Keith D Karnes

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Keith D Karnes

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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 22 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Tax

2701 12th St. SE, Salem, OR

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About Keith

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 65%

65%
Foreclosure 20%

20%
Tax 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rank & Karnes Law, PC

2701 12th St. SE, Salem, OR, 97302

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Rank & Karnes Law, PC

1643 Oak St., Eugene, OR, 97402

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Keith D Karnes's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Caring and Comprehensive

Keith Karnes did a wonderful job on my case. He explained all of my legal options and helped me determine the best one. He took the time to answer all of my questions during my free consultation. Then he kept me informed through each step of my case. He handled it quickly and got the results I wanted.... I fully recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2009 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Highly recommend him

Great attorney, caring and knowledgeable. My husband and I are his clients for a chapter 7, he has resolved every issue we have had, we always feel he has the time to answer our questions. His office staff are wonderful!

Posted by Steve | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

bad bad man, not a good person or attorney

Keith did file the correct papers for a Bankruptcy, when he was with Olsen and Olsen. But that is where he stopped helping us and started helping himself. In the 8 years he drug out the banko we were charged double his stated fee, for time he created. He "never" called us in 8 years. He made deals wi...th the bank and trustdeed that we did not know about. I feel that because I had a terminal illness he took advantage of my wife and our situation. I had contacted Olsen and Olsen and after we had filed the banko with them Keith left thei firm and took our case with him, I wonder if he was forced out or not. I just wish every one could see what we went through and make there own mind up as to stay away from him or not. We spent $98 thousand more with Keith than the Judge said we to pay, and I still to this day do not know how Keith allowed that to happen. He never explaind to us why we owe more than the fed judge said. When asked he just said the trusteed and he would work it out, just send me another $17 thousand! The trusteed made a $10,000 mistake and Keith had us pay for it. I asked him to go after the trusteed for the money and he said he couldn't because it would jepordize his close working relation ship with her! There is to much that happened in the last 8 years to write about. The bottom line is if you use this guy, do not ask questions, never, never, never, get a call from him, and be prepared to spend a lot of extra money. He needs to lose his license to take advantage of people under the protection of the law, I wish the bar would really take an interest in this. He gives the honest attorneys a bad smell.

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Kachelle Baxter

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kirsten Baxter

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Baxter

Litigation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Keith is an excellent counselor and advocate. I have co-counseled numerous consumer litigation cases with him. I would work with him again without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Keith Karnes

2011 - 2012

Partner, Cascade Pacific Lawyers, LLC

2003 - 2011

Attorney, Olsen Daines

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Oregon chapter)

Member

2003 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

Member

2012 - 2012

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

Executive Committee

2010 - 2010

Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section

Chair

2007 - 2008

Mortgage Lending and Foreclosure Workgroup

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Papst v. Bay

Won Summary Judgment

Papst v. Bay

Won Summary Judgment

Ray v. State of Oregon

Obtained Summary Judgment

Burgess v. Qwest Corp.

Defeated motion to compel arbitration

Olsen v. Gonzales

Won Summary Judgment

Wakefield v. Cavalry Portfolio

Settlement

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Education

2003

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

Foreclosure Defense

2011

Northwest Bankruptcy Institute

Foreclosure Defense

2010

Surviving the Economic Tsunami

Foreclosure

2010

NW Bankruptcy Institute

Look before you leap

2009

Hope for Homeowners

Foreclosure

2008

Lane County Debtor Creditor Meeting

Consumer and Commerical Law Update

2008

Foreclosure, Loan Servicing and Bankruptcy

Foreclosure Defense

2008

Consumer Law CLE

Foreclosure Defense

2007

Foreclosure

Mortgage Service Abuse

Publications

2009

2009 Oregon Legislative Highlights Commerical, Consumer, Debtor-Creditor and Lien Law

2008

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Harassed

Languages

English

Activity

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