I recently worked with Chris Burke and KB Law and had an amazing experience. I felt extremely…read moresupported and informed. Managing this case during pregnancy could have been stressful, but Chris was extremely supportive and clear throughout the long process and I absolutely would not have had such a successful outcome without Chris and his team's support. Thank you!!!

Kenji Kozuma of KB Law LLC is the best attorney in contruction-related legal matters out there. He…read morereally know his stuff! He helped us win our case; we received a very generous settlement from a company that had done a poor job installing siding on our home. He guided us every step of the way even when things looked bleak. We are happy to recommend him! Liz G.

Raife is great to work with! Most lawyers are stuffy and never are available to answer questions or…read morehelp you through. Raife was patient and helped me get through dealing my property management company. I'd highly recommend his services!

Raife is a one stop shop - not to be too candid. I call him when I need a contract drawn up, when I…read moream making important business declaration decisions, when I am selling a home, when I am signing papers, when I lease a space, or basically anytime I need any type of legal advice. I trust him. He's personable, reliable, and he knows what he is doing. Everyone needs an attorney they can trust, who knows them, their life, their needs, and who is looking out for them - and reading the fine print.

Disappointed. I went to Chris for assistance with a serious financial issue concerning debt and…read morethe IRS. Had my initial consultation and he said he could help. Retained Chris. The bankruptcy process was long and arduous. Not a great deal of communication between us during to process. We started it in March and in July our paperwork was filed with the court. Okay so far, nothing really bad going on. Except, it was revealed to me that he himself was in bankruptcy for very much the same reason we were. That was until we had our initial hearing with the bankruptcy court. My debt was over the debt ceiling for the State of Oregon. Isn't this something that a bankruptcy attorney should know? Of course it is. After the hearing, our calls were not taken and only an email showed up. Need to research the problem. That is it. Meeting with him a week later, it was explained that he knew the debt ceiling and was hoping that the bankruptcy trustee would overlook the amount of debt I had since he slid another client through who exceeded the debt ceiling. My case was nothing but a gamble for him. He was rolling the dice with my financial future, my house and my life. I was then told after liens we placed on my house to come back and we could move forward. Fast forward. Contacted Chris. Provided a lien report for my home and. my current pay information. Weeks went by. Nothing. Followed up. Was told that he had not been able to get to it. Followed up again and this time, was kicked to the curb. Was told that he wouldn't be able to get to me for several weeks and that he was swamped with other work. I had hoped that after the massive fuck up with the filing of my case and the debit ceiling we ran into that our case might have gotten a little more attention. I now have a bankruptcy on my credit, having to. try to recover from the devastating credit advice, and still have issues with the IRS and liens on my house and no relief to show for it. DO NOT USE THIS ATTORNEY.

I was referred to Chris by a friend some time back but still wasn't sure if I should do a…read morebankruptcy. I hesitated on filling mostly due to cost and fear that it just wouldn't help me enough. Chris was incredibly helpful explaining things to me, he stuck by me for months while I was asking questions, before I even filed. Finally when I was ready to file he made it VERY affordable and guided me along the way with each and every step. I would recommend anyone who is considering a Bk to see him, he will not pressure you and is very good at what he does. The level of attention he provides is also phenomenal. Some of these lawyers you can never get a hold of, he responds to me same day almost every single time. Thank you Chris for helping me get my life back. omid

Sometimes you cross paths with an expert and they realign your heading just perfectly, to assure…read moresuccess in your mission. Thank you Lyndon, you are a fountain of information, an acute connector of referrals and at minimum, a damn good attorney.

From the owner: The offices of Lyndon Ruhnke, P.C. specialize in consumer bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and 13), debt…read moresettlement, and personal injury.

One-Star Review: Advice Was Factually Incorrect and Costly…read more I hired Troy Pickard for a one-hour consultation regarding a complex Oregon landlord-tenant case involving illegal lease termination charges and corporate retaliation (ORS 90.385). I provided him with extensive documentation, including emails, payment portal screenshots, and the landlord's illegal waiver forms, well in advance of the appointment. The consultation was highly disappointing and a waste of the $350 fee: Poor Professionalism: The attorney was ten minutes late for the scheduled call, cutting into the paid hour. Did Not Review Evidence: It was immediately clear the attorney had not reviewed the detailed evidence I sent. Factually Incorrect Advice: Despite my evidence proving the landlord retaliated (charging me a fee after I refused to sign an illegal contract), the attorney focused entirely on a non-existent threat of a landlord counterclaim. He incorrectly stated that my lease termination was "unlawful" because it was sent by email and advised me that the landlord would successfully counter-sue me for "abandonment." Advocated Against My Best Interest: Based on this flawed analysis, he strongly advised me to settle for a "Mutual Release of Claims." This advice would have forced me to sign away my legal right to pursue the mandatory ORS 90.385 statutory fine for retaliation, which is the core of my claim. I rejected his advice, trusted my own legal research, and pursued the retaliation penalty myself. My strategy is now pressuring the corporate President for a settlement. If you have a complex case involving ORS 90.385 (retaliation) or illegal waivers (ORS 90.245), be very cautious. His advice would have cost me over $20,000 in mandatory penalties I was entitled to recover. UPDATE: Response to Attorney's Public Comment Mr. Pickard, I appreciate your quick response and acknowledge that landlord-tenant law is technical. However, my issue was not simply disliking your advice; it was that your analysis failed to account for a critical, non-technical financial reality of my case. The "little detail" you missed was the mandatory statutory penalty triggered by the landlord's retaliation (charging a fee after I refused to sign their illegal waiver, a violation of ORS 90.385). The law requires this penalty to be 2x my actual damages, creating a significant, five-figure liability for the landlord. Your "expert" advice was to ignore this massive financial liability and accept a "Mutual Release of Claims," which would have forced me to sign away my legal right to recover that mandatory penalty. You advised me to forfeit this significant recovery based on a weak, easily defeated defense argument (abandonment) that the landlord never even pursued. My review stands: the advice was factually incorrect and financially dangerous for the client.

Really awesome they are doing what they can to tackle unfair landlords and property management,…read moredoing discussions with CAT and helping to educate renters

I am so thankful for Chris's guidance regarding my student loans. My experience working with him…read morewas exactly the same as the other positive reviews here and on Google+. I've talked with several attorneys over the years who brushed off student loans in general because it wasn't their specialty. Student loans ARE Chris's specialty. Chris knows the ins and outs of federal and private loans and the current laws that govern them. He is very accessible and compassionate. He carefully listened to the details of my situation, asked questions, and gave me very practical advice. Thanks to his advice, I'm now in a better situation with my student loans than I would have ever thought possible. I've already recommended him on many occasions. If you've been looking for a student loans attorney, Chris is your guy.

Many years ago I co-signed for a student loan. 2 years ago I began getting calls and emails from a…read morecompany claiming to own the paper on the loan and even filing in the court to hopefully achieve a summary judgement against me. Rather than stick my head in the sand (as many people do), I went looking for counsel. The first two "companies" I spoke with were as bad as the collection company itself and wanted huge upfront fees that I could not afford. Somehow in one of my searches online I happened on Chris and reached out to him with only days to spare before my scheduled court appearance. We had a long phone consultation and he agreed to help me. Chris calmed me down and put my initial fears to rest. He was able to wade through the ins and outs of this particular "student loan" and get it settled fairly and quickly. I am not able to discuss particulars, but I am one happy client. I heartily recommend Chris Mertens.

Hi, my name is Marilyn. I was involved in a car accident, in 2022. I wasn't sure what I was going…read moreto do. The opposing party was trying to resolve the matter before I could get proper treatment. I knew I would need an attorney. I remembered Zbinden & Curtis from pass years and gave them a call. I met with George Curtis, when he said he would take on my case, I was relieved. I then got the treatment I needed, and my case got resolved. I'm pleased with the outcome. And I'm very grateful to George Curtis, and his hard-working team. No, I'm not an actress, "this is a true story". I can only say, if you ever need the best, loyal, and hard-working attorney, someone who cares, and a team to go with. I recommend: Zbinden and Curtis.

This attorney was rude, condescending and judgmental without listening at all. Absolutely appalled…read moreat his callous behavior especially to someone he'd never met. He should be disbarred and sent to rehab for basic decency. The person he was so rude to happens to be disabled with a recent family death . Unacceptable.

Excellent attorney services for starting a small business. Jim was quick to respond and offered…read morecomprehensive advice that really helped us make informed decisions. We are so pleased to have a real human to work with, who has the time to prioritize the needs of our small business.

From the owner: James M. Hillas is a small business attorney in Portland, Oregon. He has over 17 years of…read moreexperience helping small, medium and startup businesses answer questions like these: Should I incorporate or form an LLC? Can I use independent contractors instead of employees? What do I do when my customers don't pay their bills on time? If the answers were always the same, you wouldn't care which lawyer you asked. Jim Hillas takes the time to learn about your business and devise a customized solution that's right for you and your budget. Specialties * Flat fee value billing * Convenient appointments at your office * S-Corporations * LLCs * Contracts * Employment agreements * Independent contractor agreements * Nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements * Noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements * Transfering investment property to an LLC * Business succession planning * Wills

I can't say enough about how good my experience was. I had heard so many nightmares about the…read moreprocess. A neighbor who used Brian 12 years ago referred me. Brian was exceptionally good at providing clear information about the process from beginning to end. My only regret was that I didn't do this sooner. My retirement looks a whole lot different now that the mental weight has lifted and I am able to manage a budget that covers all my basic needs. If you are considering bankruptcy, I encourage you to set an appointment for an initial consultation to see if this is the right option for you.

Brian personally walked me through the process of filing chapter 7 bankruptcy, answered all my…read morequestions, and was always available for a call. I highly recommend this bankruptcy attorney.