Legal Blog | Portland Bankruptcy Lawyer | Bend, Clackamas & Portland, OR

Michael O’Brien’s Blog


Legal Blog about Bankruptcy in Oregon


Learn more about the bankruptcy process in Oregon through our legal blog. Call us at 503-852-9047 to schedule a case evaluation with our Portland bankruptcy lawyer and get legal help filing bankruptcy in Bend, Clackamas, Portland, and surrounding areas in Oregon.

Oregon Eviction Ban extended

By order of Governor Kate Brown, the eviction ban in Oregon which was set to expire on September 30th has been extended through December 31st.   However, this new executive order (No. 20-56 for tho...

Update on Protections from Eviction in Oregon

The pandemic and resulting economic slowdown have put many people at risk of losing their housing.  The Oregon legislature has provided some protections for Oregonians who have been economically imp...

Oregon PROHIBITS rental evictions through September 30th

Oregon PROHIBITS rental evictions thru September 30th Oregon’s governor just signed into law an emergency bill that takes effect immediately and stops evictions in this State thru at least September...

Oregon bans foreclosures thru September 30th, some relief retroactive to March 8, 2020

Oregon Stops Foreclosures thru AT LEAST September 30th Oregon’s governor just signed into law an emergency bill that takes effect immediately and stops any foreclosure in this State thru at least Se...

How Long can an Oregon Wage Garnishment last?

Under Oregon law, a Wage Garnishment can last up to a maximum of 90 days from when it is delivered.  It will stop earlier than that if the debt is paid in full. Unfortunately, there is no restriction...

How long do Oregon Judgment’s last?

Way too long to ignore.  For non-governmental judgments, they last for 10 (yep, ten) years.  And, so long as the creditor files a renewal prior to the expiration of that ten-year term, it is renewed...

Dangers of setting up a Payment Plan

If you set up a payment plan, a creditor will often want you to authorize direct payments from your bank account.  Talk to your bank to make sure that once you give that authority you can stop the au...

I’m being sued in Oregon, now what?!

At the outset we need to distinguish between “civil” lawsuits and “criminal” lawsuits.  This information pertains to civil lawsuits only and, since we are lawyers who help with debt problems,...

What if the garnishment is improper?

It is highly unlikely – but not impossible – that you can challenge the garnishment as improper.  Except in very rare circumstances, a garnishment cannot be issued until a creditor obtains a “J...

What can I do to stop an Oregon Wage Garnishment?

The first step is to pick up the phone.  Every garnishment issued in Oregon will have the name of the creditor and a phone number to call.  Call them up and talk. Before telling them the garnishment...

Our Oregon Attorneys are here to help!
Call Us!


Sidebar Form

bankruptcy attorneys in portland oregon


portland bankruptcy attorney

Serving clients in Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Sherwood, West Linn, Oregon City, Gladstone, Milwaukie, Clackamas, and Gresham.

"We are proud to be a debt relief agency with 2 out of the only 3 nationally-certified consumer bankruptcy attorneys in Oregon! We help people get relief through bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy alternatives."

Stop Garnishment and Repossession! Contact Our Portland Bankruptcy Lawyers Today!



Filing Bankruptcy? Facing Debt Problems? Our Oregon Attorneys are here to help!


Footer Form

Copyright 2023 Michael D. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. - All Rights Reserved. Powered by Advantage Attorney Marketing & Cloud Solutions

portland bankruptcy attorney logo

FACING COMPLEX DEBT PROBLEMS?

Whether you're dealing with overwhelming debt, stopping foreclosure or repossession proceedings, or looking for a way to protect your assets, our Portland bankruptcy attorneys are here to help you overcome your financial hurdles!

Please be aware that submission of this no-obligation form does not establish an attorney-client relationship. By filling out the form, you agree to receiving emails from our firm regarding your case evaluation and other helpful resources. 

What debt problems are you having?

Disclaimer:By submitting this form you consent to our privacy policy. If you prefer contact via text you understand that *regular text message rates may apply. The information presented on this site should not be construed as formal legal advice and your submission of this form does not establish a lawyer/client relationship. We are proud to be a debt relief agency who frequently, but not always, helps people get relief through bankruptcy.

portland bankruptcy attorney logo

FACING COMPLEX DEBT PROBLEMS?

Whether you're dealing with overwhelming debt, stopping foreclosure or repossession proceedings, or looking for a way to protect your assets, our Portland bankruptcy attorneys are here to help you overcome your financial hurdles!

Please be aware that submission of this no-obligation form does not establish an attorney-client relationship. By filling out the form, you agree to receiving emails from our firm regarding your case evaluation and other helpful resources.