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Douglas R. Ricks
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Biography
Doug has focused his practice on bankruptcy since 2004. While in law school at Lewis and Clark, Doug clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice in the Civil Recovery Section. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son, playing the occasional round of golf, and watching Oregon State University sports.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
40%
21 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
21 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
21 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 21 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Sussman Shank LLP
1000 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1400, Portland, OR, 97205
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Pro-Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2018
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2017
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2016
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2015
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2014
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2013
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2012
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
2012
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2011
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2010
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2008
Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2005
Admitted to Practice, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
2004
Admitted to Practice, United States District Court for the District of Oregon
2002
Outstanding Oral Advocacy, Lewis & Clark Law School
2002
Outstanding Appellate Brief, Lewis & Clark Law School
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Sussman Shank LLP
2016 - 2023
Partner, Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP
2007 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP
2004 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Olsen Daines
Associations
2019 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor SectionExecutive Committee
2007 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor SectionMember
2004 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2008 - 2009
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section, New Lawyers' Committee, Portland SubcommitteeChair
2005 - 2009
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section, New Lawyers' Committee, Portland SubcommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ray v. Oregon
Summary judgment for Plaintiff (355 B.R. 253)
In re Yekel
Debtor prevailed and set precedent for use of motion, rather than adversary proceeding, to avoid wholly unsecured junior mortage.
Olsen v. Gonzales
Summary Judgment for Plaintiffs (350 B.R. 906) rev'd on appeal
Education
2004
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Wabash College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Oregon State Bar CLE
Bankruptcy Basics: The ABCs of Filing Chapter 13
2011
ORCBA CLE
Amendment of Chapter 13 Plans
2011
Bankruptcy CLE
Bankruptcy 7 & 13 Workshop
2010
Bankruptcy CLE
Lien Stripping Junior Mortgages
Publications
2013
Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter
A Choice for Oregon Debtors: Things You Need to Know About Federal Exemptions
2013
26th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute
The Changing "Lanningscape" of Disposable Income
2012
Bankruptcy Basics: The ABCs of Filing Chapter 13
Putting It All Together: Chapter 13 Hypotheticals
2008
2008
21st Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute
Consumer Case Digest 2007-2008
Languages
English