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Lara M. Gardner
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Biography
Lara has been an attorney since 2003. Her goal as an attorney is to help people. She particularly likes fighting for individuals who have injuries due to automobile accidents, helping them to recover and get their lives back on track after the anguish and turmoil brought on by these collisions. Lara also helps people through bankruptcy who are struggling with financial difficulties. Lara was a member of the Oregon State Bar Consumer Law committee for two years.
A native Oregonian, Lara earned her B.A. in English with Honors from the University of Oregon, her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School, and a Master's in Teaching from the University of Portland. When she isn't working, she is a freelance writer, works as a behavior consultant for dogs, rides and trains sport horses, and devotes her time to her many animals and two lovely daughters.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Licensed in Oregon for 22 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Lara Gardner, Attorney at law
Oregon, Corvallis, OR, 97330
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Lara M. Gardner's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Debt Collection
Posted by William | October 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Compassionate, Superbly Knowledgeable, Direct and Fearless
Lara was compassionate from our first conversation and she remained nonjudgemental and understanding during every interaction we had. Lara is superbly knowledgeable, direct, and fearless in dealing with all issues involving bankruptcy and garnishments. She fought for us against a lawyer representin...
Posted by Kristina | September 15, 2014 | Debt Collection
Our hero Lara Gardner
When we found Lara to help us, we were being garnished and unable to make ends meet even though we both had good jobs. When we both went through our divorces we had so much left over trying to pay it off. when we got together we couldn't keep up. I started working two other jobs and eventually I got...
Posted by Amanda | July 16, 2014 | Debt Collection
Lara M. Gardner - excellent bankruptcy attorney in Portland, OR
I highly recommend Lara Gardner if you are in need, or think you may be in need, of a bankruptcy attorney. I came to her in financial crisis, having had my bank account garnished by American Express. She was able to get my money returned to me in a week! She acted quickly on my behalf, was available ...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2014 | Debt Collection
Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in Vancouver, WA who cares
She went above and beyond to help my family. She always returned calls and when creditors harassed us even after the fact, she called them and set the matter straight. She never made us feel embarrassed or discouraged but helped us see that we will have a new start and to make good choices going forw...
Posted by Michelle | December 03, 2013 | Debt Collection
Lara is the best lawyer I've ever hired
Lara helped me to file for bankruptcy. I just went through a divorce and had a bunch of financial troubles because of it. A collection agency was trying to garnish me and Lara helped me to stop it. Lara explained the whole process to me. She always answered my phone calls and was always really nice a...
Lara M. Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gardner is experienced and very tenacious in her representation of clients."
"Low key, intuitive, empathetic and widely respected in her legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lara is very skilled, experienced and diligent in virtually all aspects of consumer bankruptcy in Oregon and Washington."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lara is very professional and knowledgeable, with a real life, empathetic approach to bankruptcy. She is well respected in the legal community. I love that Lara does not allow herself or her clients to be pushed aside by the opposition.I would want her on my team."
"Lara is a smart and competent attorney. More so than many other attorneys, she cares and is compassionate. You will be well served by and enjoy working with Lara."
"Lara is a very experience, compassionate lawyer and I highly recommend her. I endorse this lawyer."
"Lara is a excellent advocate for her clients. She provides professional and personalized bankruptcy services and I would not hesitate to recommend her for all bankruptcy related matters."
"Many lawyers know bankruptcy law. Lara is one of them. But I have never have come across a lawyer with the passion that Lara has for client service and truly wanting to help clients solve their legal problems. I can endorse Lara without hesitation,"
"I've known Lara for years. She has a wealth of bankruptcy knowledge, truly cares for her clients, and does excellent work for each client. I recommend her to anyone seeking bankruptcy assistance."
"Ms. Gardner knows the bankruptcy laws very well. As an attorney practicing in another field of law, I often turn to Ms. Gardner for information involving the intricacies of bankruptcy law. I've known Ms. Gardner since law school and have always found her to be smart and diligent in her work. I have referred several friends and family members to Ms. Gardner when they were considering bankruptcy, and each one later praised her services. Ms. Gardner not only knows her area of law well, but she is also a compassionate and zealous advocate--an excellent mix for a bankruptcy attorney!"
"Lara is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. She consistently provides her clients with top-notch legal representation by guiding them through a difficult situation with patience and care. I endorse her without hesitation because I know that she is a true professional and an excellent advocate for her clients."
"I have known and worked alongside Ms. Gardner for 7+ years and can unequivocally give her the highest compliment one lawyer can give to another -- I would hire her to be my lawyer if I ever found myself facing bankruptcy. She is extremely smart, hardworking and compassionate. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Lara Gardner is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is extraordinarily compassionate with her clients, yet relentless in advocating for their interests. She has expanded this firm's practice by leading the Vancouver, WA bankruptcy office. She is an invaluable asset to this firm and the community."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2022
updated on 12/02/2022This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimand issued in OR, 2022
updated on 05/23/2022This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2020
BV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2013
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2012
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2011
Excellent Rating, Avvo
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Hunking Law
2012 - Present
Attorney, Columbia River Law
2007 - 2012
Attorney, Law Office of Lara Gardner
2003 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Todd Trierweiler & Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2004 - 2005
Oregon State BarConsumer Law committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Debtors Get Money Held by Trustee After 13 to 7 Conversion
Money paid into plan and not distributed to creditors is returned to the debtor.
Education
2003
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Oregon
BA - Bachelor of Arts (with Honors)
Speaking Engagements
2012
Legal Issues in Real Estate Foreclosure
Bankruptcy
2011
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 101
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
2010
Consumer Bankruptcy 101
Consumer Bankruptcy 101
Publications
2005
International Legal Perspectives
A Dubious Designation: How one Simple Label Legitimes Human Rights Abuse
2004
Chicago-Kent Law Review
State Employers are Not Sovereign: By Analogy, Transfer the Market Participant Exception to the Dormant Commerce Clause to States as Employers
2002
Wisconsin Women's Law Journal
A Step Towards True Equality in the Workplace: Requiring Employer Accommodation of Breastfeeding Women
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If you file chapter 13 bankruptcy, can the IRS tack on more to what you owe just because?
12 Oct 2018
Q&A
Can a creditor sell your debt after bankruptcy?
19 May 2014
Q&A
Loan Modification after Chapter 7 discharged?
28 Nov 2013