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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...

Is there a difference between an Oregon Wage Garnishment and an Oregon Bank Garnishment?

Yes.  On Oregon wage garnishment can last for up to 90 days and while active your employer is required to take a portion of your earnings and send it to your garnishing creditor.  If you have not do...

Why wasn’t I notified of this garnishment?

Under Oregon law, a creditor garnishing your wages must provide you a copy of the garnishment but not in advance of delivering the garnishment to your employer or payroll service.  Usually a garnishm...

Can I be subject to more than one Oregon Wage Garnishment?

Maybe.  If one of the garnishments is from a state or federal taxing agency, or a Court order, then you may be subject to more than one garnishment.  However, generally only one Oregon Wage Garnishm...

PRESS RELEASE: Michael D. O’Brien Has Been Nominated and Accepted as Five Years AIOBA’s 10 Best in Oregon For Client Satisfaction

The American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Oregon’s Attorney Michael D. O’Brien as Five Years 10 Best Bankruptcy Attorney for Client Satisfaction....

Do I make too much money to file for bankruptcy?

It should come as no surprise that income matters when considering bankruptcy.  Yes, it is possible to make too much money to file bankruptcy. Every bankruptcy filing must be made in “good faith”...

Portland Bankruptcy Attorneys Help Cure Mortgage Default

Bankruptcy Attorneys in Portland, Oregon Sometimes people find themselves falling behind on their mortgage payments and face the dreaded “F” word = foreclosure.  People may fall behind because o...

Forgiving Medical Debt For Those In Need

On behalf of a client I recently discovered this program.  Since Legacy is a not-for-profit health care provider, they have a program to forgive medical debt to those in need.  If household income i...

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