Laura Renee Zaro

Laura Renee Zaro

4.3
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 8 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Tigard, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

11825 SW Greenburg Rd, Suite 101, Tigard, OR

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 7 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 8 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zaro Law

11825 SW Greenburg Rd, Suite 101, Tigard, OR, 97223

Zaro Law

1698 Liberty St SE, Suite 2, Salem, OR, 97302

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Laura Renee Zaro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | March 13, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very unprofessional. Made a traumatic experience even more traumatic.

This just happened so I'm still in shock. Had an appointment at 4:00 for a consultation. Made the appointment 2 weeks ago. Waited by my phone for the call. Finally at 4:08 I noticed a voicemail was being left. My phone thought the unknown number was spam and didn't ring. I saw the transcription sayin...g to call her back and she was "still available for a little bit longer" and if she wasn't available by the time I called we might need to reschedule for next week. I called immediately, literally the same minute her call came in. That's when things took a weird turn. The assistant answered, I told her briefly what happened, she put me on hold, then a few seconds later told me Laura was unavailable for the rest of the day and that we could try to reschedule but it would be hard since Laura is "really slammed" so it might be a while. At first I was speechless, I wondered if maybe she misunderstood. I reiterated that Laura had JUST called and left a message literally 1 minute ago telling me to call and she was still available. I was given the same answer telling me she was not available. I said I didn't understand how that was possible. I had made an appointment for that slot of time, Laura had called me late but told me she was still available, and now 1 minute later (the length of us talking on the phone) she wasn't available now or for the foreseeable future? I got a lot of "ums" and overlapping excuses that seemed completely made up on the spot, plus some stretches of complete silence, but the overall answer was that was correct. Despite her calling 1 minute ago, 8 minutes later than our scheduled appointment, and instructing me to call back and saying flat out she was still available, I was being turned away. I also have no idea how things changed from her saying if she was unavailable we'd reschedule for next week, to her schedule suddenly being completely full since she was "really slammed" and who knows when I'd be able to get another appointment. I even asked if this was just some way to tell me she didn't want to take me on as a client (no idea why since we'd literally never talked) but the assistant gave me a big "No no no, it's not you," kind of excuse then offered to give me the names of other attorneys. This is already a traumatic experience, going through the experience of filing for bankruptcy. This experience has made it even more traumatic. It also wasted 2 weeks of my time that I could have spent looking for a lawyer that might actually keep the appointment and do the job. So incredibly unprofessional.

Laura Zaro

Replied last March 28, 2025

Hi Shannon, I believe we were able to clear this up and resolve any concerns during our phone call later that same evening. We're happy to help whenever you're ready to move forward. If you have any remaining questions or concerns, please call my office and schedule a phone appointment so we can both set aside time to talk and resolve any lingering concerns :) Sincerely, Laura Zaro

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Zaro is professional, communicative and honest!

When looking for an attorney, I really liked the words Zaro used "I have your back." So I contacted Zaro office. From the get-go, Zaro explained the process, the cost, and what needed to be done. Zaro is an all-around communicator. Zaro even refunded money for work not done! Now if that doesn't confi...rm how ethical Zaro is with her clients, I'm not sure what else would!

Posted by Jenny | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I Can't Say Enough About Laura!

Generally speaking, I'm not a big fan of attorneys mostly because we don't speak the same language. Laura communicates through results and outcomes in a way that you can understand. She explains herself very clearly and there is an understanding of the bankruptcy process and how it will look for you ...and your situation. Every financial situation is different and Laura is unbiased within her work. I'm very greatful for finding Laura as her expert knowledge of the bankruptcy process is unparalleled. She makes time for you and holds space for you. Give her a call.

Posted by Katie | July 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

100% Recommend!!!

I was so nervous to start the bankruptcy process and I put it off as long as I possibly could.... but finding Laura Zaro was the best thing that could have happened! I told her my story, she didn't judge, she didn't shame, she completed my case with ease and made me feel like this isn't the end of m...y world! She was so incredible to work with and made this process painless and as easy as possible! I would recommend Laura to anyone needing this assistance!

Posted by James | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truly Amazing

I was blindsided by an issue with state taxes and didn’t know where to turn. Laura Zaro came up on a search and I took a chance – AND I’M SO GLAD that I did!! Wow! She and her small staff are amazing. They took a messy, somewhat unbelievable circumstance and smoothed matters out – dealt with the cour...ts, with the state in true professional style! She was calm, cool and collected. Her terms were more than fair, and she thoroughly understands the situation so many of us are in – that we don’t have thousands of dollars to hire a firm to begin with! You cannot do better than Laura Zaro!

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Laura Renee Zaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judson Carusone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is an excellent attorney who cares for her clients. She strives to meet their goals in a supportive legal environment. I would refer anyone to her and recommend her services."

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Zachary Gottlieb

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is an intelligent, passionate, and very knowledgeable individual. I would recommend her legal services in a heartbeat."

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Katelyn Benage

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Zaro Law

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Olsen Daines

2015 - 2017

Law Clerk, Olsen Daines

Associations

2017 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

2017 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

2017 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Education

N/A

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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