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3.4 /5.0
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Biography
I enjoy being an attorney. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
65%
Foreclosure
20%
Tax
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 22 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
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Posted by Robert | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Deficient in every way!
He is the worst attorney I have ever used. He gives bad advice, does not know the law, and I should know-- I am a Bar Trained Paralegal. His lack of knowledge is dangerous and will cost you money, tons of time, your good credit, and possibly even your freedom. He can't quote the law which is absolute...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017 | Consumer Protection
Does not seem to understand consumer law
First, makes you call him for followups instead of the other way around, which I found a bit arrogant, but went along with it. The bigger issue is his knowledge of consumer law seems a bit lacking. This guy tried talking about statute of limitations on various types of fraudulent debt in the aspe...
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Experience
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 InstituteMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Oregon chapter)Member
2003 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2003 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor SectionMember
2012 - 2012
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor SectionExecutive Committee
2010 - 2010
Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law SectionChair
2007 - 2008
Mortgage Lending and Foreclosure WorkgroupMember
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
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
Legal Answers