Happy Valley Lawyers

Bret Knewtson is a solo practitioner representing only debtors. The practice is split between bankruptcy work and defending debtors who are sued by debt collectors. He also represent consumers who are harassed by debt collectors. The primary defense in debt collection cases is that the debtor did not make a payment in a long time. How long is long enough depends on the contract with the creditor. He does not take cases just to negotiate settlement.

Portland State University, BA 1982 Lewis and Clark Law, Portland JD 1989 Deputy Prosecutor. Oregon and Washington states 1989-1996 Law Lecturer, China 2000-2010 Pro Bono Bankruptcy, Oregon 2011-present

After obtaining an MBA I worked for eight years in various aspects of commercial real estate including syndication analysis, consulting, brokerage and appraisals. I have been practicing law since 1992. I clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice during my 2nd and 3rd year of law school. My law practice involves assisting local businesses with legal/financial problems, working with Oregon consumers whose needs are best resolved through the legal system, and assisting families with the administration of probate estates. I am currently a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association...

I practice consumer bankruptcy law.

I am writing this page for my future clients, and potential clients that meet with me or speak to me and decide not to file bankruptcy or go in another route.

Let's start at the beginning. If you are reading my words here, then today is not the beginning of this journey for you. Often times, it takes people I speak to literally years to seek help with personal their finances before a "straw breaking the camel's back" moment catapults them into my office. Maybe its a car repossession, maybe a notice of garnishment, or maybe it's...

Experienced Criminal Defense over 30 years Former Prosecutor-Military Trained In Investigations