Odell Bankruptcy Lawyers

Attorney who specializes in consumer litigation, including FDCPA, FCRA, Lemon Law.

Bret Knewtson is a solo practitioner representing only debtors. The practice is split between bankruptcy work and defending debtors who are sued by debt collectors. He also represent consumers who are harassed by debt collectors. The primary defense in debt collection cases is that the debtor did not make a payment in a long time. How long is long enough depends on the contract with the creditor. He does not take cases just to negotiate settlement.

After obtaining an MBA I worked for eight years in various aspects of commercial real estate including syndication analysis, consulting, brokerage and appraisals. I have been practicing law since 1992. I clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice during my 2nd and 3rd year of law school. My law practice involves assisting local businesses with legal/financial problems, working with Oregon consumers whose needs are best resolved through the legal system, and assisting families with the administration of probate estates. I am currently a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association...

I have a joint degree (MBA and JD) from Willamette University. My practice focuses primarily on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. I represent many business owners who want to retain or wind down their businesses through the bankruptcy process. I do not do Chapter 11 business reorg work.

I practice consumer bankruptcy law.

I am writing this page for my future clients, and potential clients that meet with me or speak to me and decide not to file bankruptcy or go in another route.

Let's start at the beginning. If you are reading my words here, then today is not the beginning of this journey for you. Often times, it takes people I speak to literally years to seek help with personal their finances before a "straw breaking the camel's back" moment catapults them into my office. Maybe its a car repossession, maybe a notice of garnishment, or maybe it's...

My name is Daniel Hoarfrost. I practice bankruptcy and personal injury law in the Portland, Oregon metro area. If you are struggling with debt or have been injured through no fault of your own, it is important to me to be the kind of lawyer you need. I believe it’s important to listen to my clients’ concerns and tailor my services to their needs. I am the only attorney at my firm, but my experience and knowledge of the law stacks up well against big firms.