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Licensed in Oregon for 24 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2001
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Clarke Balcom's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Debt Settlement
Very friendly and very helpful!!!
I called about a question to help my elderly father's debt. They listened with compassion and gave great suggestions. Thank you!
Posted by Stephen | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Settled 130000+ debt for $10000
Pleased with $10,000 settlement for $130,000 + debt. Staff was very pleasant and professional. A nerve racking experience brought to a good end.
Posted by James | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Reimbursement Refund!
We hired Clarke Balcom initially to negotiate an IRS payment plan. In addition to that, we were refunded state funds due to some penalties and interest being waived after Clarke, and staff, drafted the request to have those funds returned to us. We were successful in getting some money back!
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Replied last October 05, 2017This made us very happy, as well!
Posted by Elizabeth | March 02, 2017 | Debt Settlement
The Very Best
My husband and I were faced for the first time in our lives with a foreclosure and overwhelming debt, which was incurred during the months we were trying to keep our home. Mr. Balcom met with us at length to assess our situation and made specific recommendations . Together we arrived at a plan of...
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Replied last March 02, 2017We are very glad we were able to help Elizabeth and her husband.
Posted by angie | March 02, 2017 | Debt Settlement
Short Sale
Going through a divorce is a sad, scary and lonely time. Not only is it stressful it is also financially and emotionally taxing. Four years ago, shortly after filing for divorce, I knew I could not keep our beautiful Vancouver Washington farm. It was too much work for a single mom. So I set out to se...
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Replied last March 02, 2017This was a tough situation and really took some persistence to sort out. But in the end we were successful and I think we were as happy as our client was with the result.
Clarke Balcom's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Clarke Balcom. He is a leader in our local community as well as the state of Oregon in the areas of bankruptcy, Income tax, and consumer's rights. Clark is a superb attorney who always takes time from his schedule to help those in need of guidance."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Clarke has an excellent knowledge of the nexus of bankruptcy and tax law. He has proven to be an invaluable resource."
"I endorse this lawyer. Clarke is an excellent and experienced attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law as well as a caring and passionate advocate for his clients."
"Clarke is a knowledgable attorney who does outstanding work for his clients. I endorse him."
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"With an engaging personality and exceptional legal skills, Clarke has the tools necessary to provide high quality, empathetic legal assistance to the individual in financial need."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Clarke on some issues and find him to be very knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've know Clarke for many years. Clarke is very knowledgeable in the bankruptcy field and does an excellent job for his clients. I highly recommend his work."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Discharge of More Than 2.5 Million in High Income Chapter 7
Filed and successfully obtained discharge of Chapter 7 no asset case.
Large Medical Debt Settled for Pennies on the Dollar
We were able to settle this debt for less than ten percent of the total owed and get the lawsuit dismissed.
Education
2001
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
Issues and Strategies in Collection of Judgments
2009
Oregon State Bar
Real Estate and Land Use: Looking Forward to New Opportunities
Publications
2017
2017
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Attorney Clarke Balcom Educates Taxpayers that Owe Back Taxes
Languages
English
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Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I request a refund from my lawyer for services not rendered?
10 Jun 2018
Q&A
Is there a law that stops a Debt Collector from collecting twice at the same time?
17 May 2018
Q&A
How do I get a Title loan to agree to settle loan?
05 Jan 2018