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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. The Portland Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, Hillsboro, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, Oregon City bankruptcy attorneys, and Vancouver Washington 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.

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Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense

Baxter & Baxter, LLP, represents consumers who have been sued for debts that they do not owe. If you have been served with a complaint and summons, time is of the essence. Strict time limits apply to file a formal appearance with the court that you have been sued in. The appearance must be in the proper form, must contain certain required statements, and the applicable fees must be paid at the time of filing. Failure to do any of these things can result in a judgment being entered against the defendant.

Consumers often learn of a judgment entered against them that they were unaware of because they moved, or because they were not served with papers. It is more difficult to set aside a judgment when it has been entered. However, where the facts of a particular case permit a judgment debtor to vacate a judgment, and prevail on the underlying case, Baxter & Baxter, LLP will represent consumers in such cases.

Finally, in a small proportion of cases, the lawsuit has been filed outside of the applicable statute of limitations. If a case has been filed more than six years after the last payment, it is possible to avoid a judgment. Additionally, for particular credit cards, it is possible that a shorter statute of limitations applies. For example, if you are sued on behalf of Capital One, which chooses Virginia’s law in its cardholder agreement, the statute of limitations may be as little as three years.

Jason Skelton
Heiling Dwyer
Portland Oregon

Today I am writing about a friend and colleague of mine, Jason Skelton. Jason is a top notch personal injury attorney with the Portland, Oregon law firm Heiling Dwyer & Associates. Jason and his firm handle Personal Injury Claims, Vehicle Collisions, Premises Injuries, Product Defects, Worker’s Compensation, Insurance Claims, Wills and Probate, Contracts, Real Estate Sales and Disputes, Corporations and Partnerships, and General Litigation.

One of the great things that Jason brings to his practice is his experience on the other side of the bar. From his website: “For the first years of his legal career he defended insurance companies in personal injury cases and insurance policy disputes. During this time he learned how insurance companies evaluate and defend claims, which helps him advise his clients as he represents them against the insurance companies.”

Jason is also a great cyclist and community activist. I first got to know Jason on the 100 mile Reach the Beach charity ride. A hundred miles on a bike is a lot of time to get to know a guy. Jason and his firm are on the short list of referrals for cases that we don’t handle.

You can contact Jason at:

Heiling Dwyer & Associates
1220 SW Morrison, Suite 820
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-0404

http://www.heiling.com/

Best regards,
Justin Baxter
Baxter & Baxter, LLP