Clarke Balcom

Clarke Balcom

also known as Clarke Balcom Law

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 24 years

Tax Lawyer Practice Areas: Tax, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement ... +4 more

About Clarke

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Tax 55%

Tax Problem Resolution - Business and Personal, Offer in Compromise, Innocent Spouse Protection. Our clients have given us top marks for the results we have gotten with IRS and State taxes, back tax years, payroll taxes, IRS liens and garnishments.

25 years

55%
Debt Settlement 10%

We have settled thousands of debts. When bankruptcy is not the best option, we have worked to help obtain the best settlement possible. We saved one client over $300,000.

25 years

10%
Business 5%

25 years

5%
Transportation 5%

Work in the interstate transportation industry dealing with federal and state taxes and regulations.

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 24 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2001

Pro Bono - Active

No misconduct found

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Clarke Balcom's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Phillip | October 05, 2017 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Wonderful Attorney, Wonderful Staff

It was such a wonderful blessing that we were referred to Clarke Balcom Law. Clarke and his staff were all so kind and helpful and it was very apparent that they really wanted what was best for our family. Clarke presented us with several options to remedy our financial situation and guided us towa...rds the option that was best for our family. I would definitely recommend Clarke and his team.

Clarke Balcom

Replied last October 05, 2017

We were very happy that we were able to help Philip and his family. We try to find the best option for each client. We were glad to be successful in this with Phillip.

Posted by David | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

My bankruptcy

I owned and operated a successful small business and had a higher than average personal income. Life's circumstances over time had created a situation in which I found myself dealing with insurmountable business and personal debts. Clarke's compassionate, professional, and personable team treated m...e with dignity and were reassuring that a legal remedy to my circumstances may be possible. Clarke's expertise and experience in the business and personal debt aspects of bankruptcy law resulted in a successful discharge of a large sum under Chapter 7. I will be forever grateful for the fresh start that I have been given be the efforts of Clarke and his team. I would recommend this attorney to anyone facing the prospects of filing a bankruptcy.

Clarke Balcom

Replied last October 05, 2017

It can be difficult sometimes for a client with high income to successfully file a Chapter 7. We were glad to be able to assist David and get a very favorable outcome for him.

Posted by Elizabeth | March 02, 2017 | Foreclosure

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... action, which avoided bankruptcy but settled the largest portion of the debt burden. We have worked these past months with Chris Flamm to carry out our negotiations with creditors. We could not recommend her more highly! She is a patient, tireless and extremely effective negotiator. We are very fortunate to be working with this law firm.

Clarke Balcom

Replied last March 02, 2017

We are very glad we were able to help Elizabeth and her husband.

Posted by Lisa | March 03, 2015 | Debt Settlement

Not The Cookie Cutter Lawyer

I engaged the Debt Settlement services of Clarke Balcom for a number of accounts left over from a self-dismissed BK Ch 13 case. Having had some experience with BK, Debt Settlement and Credit Lawyers (some of whom were clients of mine), I found Mr. Balcom to be knowledgeable and demonstrated expert...ise in the ins and outs of his field. He was straightforward and explained to me what to expect and not expect. Very reasonable fees. During the process, they kept me informed and settled my accounts for 30% or less! Really happy with how Attys. Balcom and Flamm handled my case!

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Clarke Balcom's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yunus Paisner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kelly Brown

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tom Butcher

Tax lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Valerie Kirkendall

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Ifversen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clarke is a knowledgable attorney who does outstanding work for his clients. I endorse him."

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Lyndon Ruhnke

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Baxter

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Terry Scannell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Clarke on some issues and find him to be very knowledgeable."

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Scott Hutchinson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Rosemary Zook

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Valerie Kirkendall

Elder law lawyer

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Kelly Brown

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Michael O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Scott Hutchinson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John O'Neill

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

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.

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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

Languages

English

Activity

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