Kelly Donovan Jones

Kelly Donovan Jones

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection, Litigation

819 SE Morrison St., Suite 255, Portland, OR

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Kelly Donovan Jones

819 SE Morrison St., Suite 255, Portland, OR, 97214

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Kelly Donovan Jones's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Anna B. | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

We Highly Recommend Kelly!

My husband and I went through a very difficult time financially and ended up needing to file bankruptcy. We interviewed a few bankruptcy lawyers, and after talking to Kelly we were convinced we had found our lawyer. We couldn't be happier to recommend Kelly Jones. Kelly took the time to educate us ab...out our options and helped us choose which bankruptcy option was right for us. He helped us, not only with the initial filing and court proceedings, but also with every detail that came up along the way - start to finish. We want everyone to know that we are happy clients and we are thankful for Kelly's help with our case. We appreciate the way he conducts his business, his responsiveness and his attention to detail. Thank you Kelly!

Posted by Michelle | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Grateful I found this attorney

Kelly D Jones describes his services as, “compassionate bankruptcy” and it’s spot-on. After a lay-off years ago, I haven’t been able to return to my former income range and was drowning in debt. I was embarrassed and ashamed to have to resort to bankruptcy. Kelly Jones helped me through this daunt...ing process; he provided me with a step-by-step workbook and promptly attended to my questions via email and telephone. His rates were reasonable and there were no hidden charges. His friendly personality and responsiveness are perfect attributes in dealing with overwhelmed people needing help making a new start!

Posted by Larry | January 26, 2015 | Debt Collection

Great Lawyer at Fair Price

My issue did not include bankruptcy, but rather harassment by a creditor. Kelly quickly accessed the situation and explained my options, putting me at ease. He dealt with the issue rather quickly, the creditors tried a few shenanigans which he put a stop to and I got a excellent resolution. He is pr...ofessional, friendly, and very fair. And yes he does answer his phone usually and responds quickly if he doesn't. Do not hesitate, he will be a relentless advocate for you

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

The professional service of Mr. Kelly Jones

To start with, there is nothing pleasant in a bankruptcy. If you do find yourself at the end of the rope and you are in dire need of help, you will find yourself looking for a good attorney; chances are you will pick one out of the bunch and you pray you made the right decision. That is what I did a...nd through a strike o f luck I stumbled upon Mr. Jones services. From the moment I met the guy I had no second thoughts and I knew I made the best decision. To be more concise, I will tell you why I appreciated this guy so much. He is one of the very few (in fact none that I know) lawyers who answer a phone call in a decent time and manner. I got him personally on the phone right away or a tad later if he was busy at that time. Emails were responded promptly; I never had to ask, resend or bother him with a ton of emails to get to the point. The guy is professional, prompt and knows his job. I got an answer to every question or a come back if the answer was not in sight at the moment. There was no nonsense and this is a thing your wallet will appreciate. At the court date (improperly called a court) I had a chance to watch undisturbed 3 or 4 other similar lawyers. After that, I could not be more than happy to have him represent me. He was the only one (and this is no joke) who looked like a lawyer, who acted like one and dressed accordingly. In my opinion, if your lawyer looks worse than you do when he has to represent you, you have a problem...Do not hesitate using his services.

Posted by Ana | October 07, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A great lawyer you can depend on.

Kelly is truely one of the best lawyer you can find. He is very knowledgeable,trustworthy,responsive,and always kept me informed. Fileing Bankruptcy was a big deal to me and embarrasing . Being a single mom of 3 kids was hard. But then collection companies keep calling and letters kept coming thats... why I research and consulted with a few lawyers. I decided to file with Kelly Jones. He made me understand how everything would be and he was not all about the money. Even though it took me over 2 years to finally get my BK discharged Kelly helped me through that. It took me that long because I had some issue with my personal life not because of Kelly. Overall, Kelly was not just my BK lawyer but i felt that he was like my friend. I would recommend Kelly Jones to everyone. - Thank You Kelly for all of your hard work and getting me through this Bankruptcy,

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Kelly Donovan Jones's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marisa Moneyhun

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kelly for many years and highly respect him. He is passionate, has an inquisitive mind, and develops complex legal arguments that are highly developed and well thought out. He also brings compassion and good humor to his work. I refer potential clients in his area of practice to him."

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Bret Knewtson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is a deep thinker and engaged in the practice of consumer and bankruptcy law. He questions and independently verifies the information he relies on when he is representing his clients. That is a trait that is unique in this profession as most lawyers try to cram your problem into the only solution they have. I have great confidence in his skill as a lawyer and his commitment to consumers and consumer protection."

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Christopher Hamilton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Hanson

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is a fantastic attorney who is dedicated to helping Oregon's consumers. He is an asset to our legal community and stands ready to help those who need it most!"

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Kelly Brown

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Young Walgenkim

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lyndon Ruhnke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Baxter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Duke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Mehrens

General practice lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked professionally with Kelly for many years now. His attention to detail and keen intellect consistently impress me. He has that rare ability to simultaneously absorb the big picture without losing sight of the little pieces of each legal puzzle. I highly endorse Kelly's work."

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Robert Phillips

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked closely with Mr. Jones in our previous joint-law practice. His attention to detail and eye for nuance is unmatched. I approve his work."

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Lyndon Ruhnke

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Mark Coleman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Myah Kehoe

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Bret Knewtson

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Kevin Mehrens

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Robert Phillips

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic Award, Multnomah County Legal Aid

2014

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic Award, Multnomah county Legal Aid

2013

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic Award, Multnomah County Legal Aid

2012

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic Award, Multnomah County Legal Aid

2003

Phil Knight Scholarship, Phil Knight Scholarship

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Portland Bankruptcy & Consumer Rights Attorney- Kelly D. Jones

2009 - 2011

Managing member/attorney, Eastside Legal Solutions, LLC

2007 - 2009

Managing member/attorney, Jones & Phillips, LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

2010 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section

Chair

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

member

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Association (District of Oregon)

Member

2007 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Thurman v. Synchrony Bank

Settlement

Test v. C.C.C., Inc.

Pre-discovery settlement (full damages)

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Education

2007

Willamette College of Law

Juris Doctorate

2003

Marylhurst University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

OTLA Consumer Law Section CLE

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

2011

Consumer Law: How to Protect Yourself and Your Client Credit CARD Act

Publications

2013

Oregon State Bar Consumer Law in Oregon- The Credit CARD Act

Languages

English

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