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Michael has helped hundreds of families facing collections, lawsuits, garnishment, and auto repossessions. His clients frequently comment on his down-to-earth personable style. His driving passion is streamlining the bankruptcy process and providing outstanding customer service so that his clients are constantly informed, supported, and ecstatic about how smoothly their bankruptcy filing goes.
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3040 Commercial St SE., Suite 120, Salem, OR, 97302
57 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Joanie | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Best attorney I've hired
I hired Michael to help me save my home from foreclosure. We had only a couple days before my home was to go up for auction. He stop the sale and has been there to help me along the way as I'm still working on a modification. He takes his time to discuss alternatives and guide me in the right direc...
Posted by Diane | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Business owners & husband & wife
We consulted with Mr. Shurtleff due to a financial situation that we were not able to go forward ourselves. After our first meeting In Mr. Shurtleff’s office, we knew we were in the best, most professional environment and chose to go forward with a bankruptcy. As naive as we both were with this pr...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Eviction and Restraining Order Fairly and Legally Dealt With
A friend of mine actually found Michael Aaron Shurtleff on the internet, when I was looking for an attorney to handle a difficult tenant who was not paying their rent and not complying with other requirements of their rental agreement. Attorney Shurtleff, quickly gathered pertinent facts necessary to...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Michael Got our Foreclosure Case Dismissed
Michael did everything he promised to do and seems to know more about foreclosure than anyone I have talked to or seen on the internet. He got us a whole lot of time in our home and eventually we were able to get the case dismissed. I don't know when the bank will file a foreclosure again or if the...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sincere Desire to Help
As a former client of Mr. Shurtleff, I believe he has his clients best interest at heart and a sincere desire to help people. He was always very respectful and patient with me. He took the time to explain everything and gave me the best advice for my situation. Mr. Shurtleff went above and beyond...
"I endorse this lawyer. Why? If you read answers to questions by persons on AVVO and compare the answers you will notice Michael takes the time to carefully and fully (and accurately) explain the answer to the questions when possible. Click on answers of his here on AVVO and you will see what I mean. Having practiced myself 29 years and filed over 5,400 bankruptcy petitions I appreciate newer attorneys (but he has substantial experience already) who take the time to give your information that you sought. After all, is that not why you asked? So go to an attorney who you will receive such quality representation by. Great job to Michael too! Sincerely, Richard D. Granvold in nearby Washington State!"
"Michael is a hardworking lawyer--often the first one in the office, and the last one to leave. He pursues his client's issues passionately and with diligence."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is sharp and hardworking. His knowledge of foreclosure defense is broad and deep. I highly recommend Michael."
"I highly recommend Mr. Shurtleff for matters involving foreclosure, especially foreclosure defense. Mr. Shurtleff is meticulous and vigilant in his efforts to keep up to date on all issues related to the foreclosure industry and remains on the cutting edge of the law surrounding this industry. He is as competent as any attorney you will find when it comes to matters related to foreclosure defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. I supervised him while he was in law school and have had consistent contact with him about his work since. He is a talented and conscientious litigator. In my experience he cares deeply about getting the best results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer and recommend him to anyone. Conscientious, courteous and competent. Craig McMillin"
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2014 - Present
Owner, Salem Law LLC
2012 - Present
Partner, Mills Jacobson Halliday PC
2009 - 2012
Attorney, Mills Jacobson Halliday PC
2011 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
2009 - Present
Oregon State Bar
2009 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Stopped foreclosure and completed short sale
Foreclosure was halted for over a year and eventually reached a cash settlement.
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Recovering Surplus Funds After Judicial Foreclosures
2014
2013
Judicial Foreclosure For Realtors
2012
Facilitating Short Sales in the Nonjudicial Foreclosure Context
2012
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