Michael C Baxter

Michael C Baxter

also known as Michael Baxter, Michael Charles Baxter

3.7
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 34 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

8835 SW Canyon Ln Ste 130, Portland, OR

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

40%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 34 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1991

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

Baxter & Baxter, LLP

8835 SW Canyon Ln Ste 130, Portland, OR, 97225-3451

Baxter & Baxter, LLP

421 High Street, Suite 103, Oregon City, OR, 97045

Baxter & Baxter, LLP

5291 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 140, Hillsboro, OR, 97124

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Michael C Baxter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Becky | November 06, 2012 | Identity Theft

My experience with Baxter & Baxter was outstanding

I am so grateful for their representation. As a victim of identity theft ranging back to the 1980s, I found myself continually fighting the credit bureaus to clean my credit report of false information. The final straw occurred when I was forced to take my name off the deed of our home because of fal...se information on my credit report. Fortunately for me I found the law firm of Baxter & Baxter LLP who brought a case against Equifax under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. After a weeklong trial in federal court, a jury returned a verdict of $200000. Best of all, I finally got a clean credit report. I am so appreciative of the excellent work done by Justin and Michael Baxter — not only due to the results of the lawsuit, but because of the personal and caring attention I received. I wholeheartedly recommend the legal services of Baxter & Baxter!

Posted by Mike | August 04, 2012 | Debt Settlement

Very Unhappy

Mr Baxter asked me repeatedly to explain my case AFTER he has filed the suit (the second time) The first time he filed in the wrong court and half the suit was thrown out because I couldn't sue the trustee only the bank. Despite winning the suit elements of the settlement STILL aren't satisifed. I...n September it was settled in my favor and took 5 months to get calculations on my back mortgage which "interestingly" was exactly what I settled for (less of course his fee). I was sent a bill when there was a balance due to ME. I was told in February that his sons wife had a baby and when he returned to work my check would be sent - I finally asked him for it in August and was told "he forgot" about me. It seemed to be a running theme with Mr. Baxter and my case. As far as I am concerned I was treated like a contingency step child - or more appropriately like an easy, because it sure wasn't quick, way to make $35,000.

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Michael C Baxter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Brown

Litigation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bret Knewtson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an asset to our consumer bar and is a great source of advice."

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Lyndon Ruhnke

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kirsten Baxter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kachelle Baxter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Baxter

Litigation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike Baxter is a tireless advocate for consumers. As the founding member of this law firm, he has championed the cause of the underdog in complex litigation against credit reporting agencies, collection agencies, and auto dealers. He has a record of successful jury verdicts and a long list of happy clients."

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Bret Knewtson

Litigation lawyer

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Kachelle Baxter

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kirsten Baxter

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Lyndon Ruhnke

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Oregon Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Superb Rating, Avvo

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Oregon Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Oregon Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale Hubbell

2010

Oregon Super Lawyers 2010, Super Lawyers

2003

Trial Attorney of the Year, National Association of Consumer Advocates

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Partner, Founder, Baxter & Baxter, LLP

Associations

2000 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section

Member

1991 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Miller v. Equifax

$18.5 million jury verdict

West v. (Blank)

$100,000 jury verdict

Valentine v. Equifax

$200,000 Jury Verdict

Kirkpatrick v. Equifax

$210,000 jury verdict

Thomas v. Trans Union

$5.3 million jury verdict

Jorgensen v. TRW

$600,000 jury verdict

Parrott v. Carr Chevrolet

$1 million jury verdict

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Education

1990

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Detroit

MBA

1970

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1998

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Languages

English

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