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Michael D. O'Brien

Michael D. O'Brien

Michael D. O'Brien & Associates, P.C.
  • Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning
  • Oregon
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Biography

Michael O’Brien’s practices focuses on discrete, customer-specific solutions for individuals and small business owners facing insolvency, bankruptcy or foreclosure problems.

With an eye towards protection of the individual and his/her family and assets, he strives to plan for a soft touchdown at difficult time as opposed to a crash landing. Mr. O’Brien is a results oriented attorney who helps his clients obtain common sense, practical results to get them back on the track to prosperity.

Michael O’Brien is one of only three attorneys in the state of Oregon who is certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification. He is an active member of the Oregon State Bar and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

He appears frequently before the Judges in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon and is admitted to practice before the District of Oregon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Practice Areas
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Foreclosure Defense
    Estate Planning
    Trusts, Wills
Additional Practice Area
  • Debt Negotiation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    For specific cases, call for details.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Payment Plans Available
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Michael D. O'Brien & Associates, P.C.
Current
Judicial Intern with Honorable Janene Geske (Ret.)
Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
J.D. (1994)
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University of Oregon
B.S. (1991) | History & Political Science
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Awards
SuperLawyer
SuperLawyer
Selected To Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2021
Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar  # 951056
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Protections From Eviction in Oregon
The Legal Blog of Michael D. O'Brien & Associates
Speaking Engagements
Bankruptcy Solutions for Individual Facing Foreclosure, Foreclosure Roundtable
Certifications
Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist
American Board of Certification - abcworld.org
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Blog
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. A tow truck driver attached my car and lifted it while me and one other person was in the car.
A: The repo guy is not supposed to "breach the peace" in repossessing a car - did they know you were in it? I am not surprised that once it was hooked up they wouldn't drop it. As for your rights - you may have an action for damages against the repo company and could consider filing a small claims lawsuit with the local county court (they have easy forms to fill out and you can do so without a lawyer) or meeting with a lawyer to explore a demand. There are Oregon laws that allow for attorney fee-shifting (meaning if you win, the repo company would have to pay your attorney fees) in small disputes. As far as getting your car back (if that is what you seek) this would involve a negotiation with the party who ordered the repossession in the first place (a lender?) and they are likely under no obligation to return it to you unless you pat all the repo costs/storage fees and whatever caused the repo referral in the first place. You could force a lender to give the car back with a chapter 13 bankruptcy, but you would have to assess the cost/benefit of doing so and would have to prove insurance on the car. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Michael D. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. Main Office
12909 SW 68th Pkwy
Suite 160
Portland, OR 97223
Telephone: (503) 334-0002
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: After hours and weekend phone/video conferences are available in a limited fashion
Michael D. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. Clackamas Office
8800 SE Sunnyside Rd.
Suite 114-S
Clackamas, OR 97015
Telephone: (503) 683-8747
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Michael D. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. Bend Office
45 NW Park Place
Bend, OR 97703
Telephone: (541) 981-5010
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed