Bret Knewtson
Law Office of Bret Knewtson

Today I am writing about my friend and colleague, Bret Knewtson. Bret is an outstanding attorney and member of the legal community. I will never forget the speech he gave as the outgoing Chair of the Oregon State Bar Consumer Law Section. In that speech, he talked about how lawyers have a great duty to be members of the legal community and serve.

Much of Bret’s website deals with bankruptcy, but he is also known in Oregon as the leading authority on defending against credit card lawsuits. He has led the charge in aggressively defending consumers against time-barred breach of contract lawsuits which are filed outside of the statute of limitations.

From his website “Bret Knewtson is a 2003 graduate of Lewis and Clark Law School. He has specialized in personal and small business bankruptcy protection for three years. Mr. Knewtson is always available to answer his clients’ chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy questions.
As a member of the Consumer Law Section, Mr. Knewtson has helped to pass legislation increasing Oregon’s exemption amounts for debtors and other consumer protection laws.”

You can contact Bret at:

Law Office of Bret Knewtson
3000 NW Stucki PL STE 230
Hillsboro OR 97124
503.846.1160
knewtsonlaw.com

Best regards,
Justin Baxter
Baxter & Baxter, LLP

The policy underlying the Bankruptcy Code is to give debtors a Fresh Start. The Portland bankruptcy attorneys of Baxter & Baxter can help you file for bankruptcy, guide you through the process of obtaining a discharge, and make it possible for you to get that Fresh Start.

What Happens After Bankruptcy?

After the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge enters the final discharge order in your case, it acts as a permanent injunction against your creditors. For all debts that are not reaffirmed or otherwise continued by the Court, those creditors are permanently barred or enjoined from attempting to collect from you, including collection letters, harassing phone calls, and suing you in court. You must repay any debts that are reaffirmed, or which the Court requires you to repay.

Obtaining Credit After Bankruptcy?

It is a common misnomer that consumers cannot obtain credit after bankruptcy. It is true that the bankruptcy will have an adverse consequence on your credit score and credit report. The bankruptcy itself will appear on your credit report for ten years. You may pay higher interest rates, obtain lower credit limits, or have other conditions placed on your credit than prior to your bankruptcy. However, these are often some of the same consequences of having active collection accounts on your credit report.

Welcome to our mini-website for Hillsboro, Oregon bankruptcy. The attorneys of Baxter & Baxter, LLP, are dedicated advocates for consumers. Baxter & Baxter, LLP, is a Pacific Northwest consumer protection law firm with offices in Oregon and Washington. To visit our firm’s main website, visit www.baxterlaw.com.

The Hillsboro Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, Oregon City bankruptcy attorneys, Portland Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, and Vancouver, WA bankruptcy lawyers of the Bankruptcy Practice Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Our mission of committed and zealous consumer advocacy is unrivaled, and our track record of excellence and professionalism is recognized nationwide. The Oregon consumer protection lawyers of the Consumer Litigation Group represent individuals in cases with false credit reports, identity theft cases, unlawful debt collection cases, and consumer fraud cases.

For more information about bankruptcy, please click on the links below:

• Chapter 7
• Chapter 13
• Common Myths about Filing for Bankruptcy in Oregon and Washington
• Frequently Asked Questions about Filing for Bankruptcy in Oregon and Washington
• Why Should You Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney?
• Eliminating Second Mortgages through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• The Process of Filing for Bankruptcy in Oregon and Washington
• Things to Avoid before Filing Bankruptcy
• Stopping Home Foreclosure through Bankruptcy
• Typical Filing Fees to File for Bankruptcy in Oregon and Washington
• Filing for Bankruptcy: A Fresh Start
• How to Dispute False Credit Reports after Bankruptcy

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Baxter y Baxter, LLP ofrece consultas de los consumidores y la quiebra de clientes que hablan español en nuestro Portland, Oregon oficina. Cuando llame para hacer una cita, por favor, pregunte por Kirsten Baxter. La Sra. Baxter representa a los consumidores en una variedad de casos, incluido el Capítulo 7 y el Capítulo 13 de bancarrota y los casos de protección al consumidor.