Debtor-Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar


			Bankruptcy Clinic The Bankruptcy Clinic is a free service provided by the lawyers of the Oregon State Bar Debtor Creditor Seciton in partnership with Legal Aid Services of Oregon. The clinic is held once a month and consists of a class available to everyone, and attorney appointments which must be arranged in advance. (Clinic services are limited to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy only) Click here for the 2010 Bankruptcy Clinic Brochure (with complete schedule). Haga clic aquí para obtener más información acerca de la Clinica de Bancarrota 2010 en español (con calendario completo). Bankruptcy Clinic ECF Waiver The Bankruptcy Court has approved a limited waiver of the ECF filing requirements for attorneys who intend to provide legal services on a pro bono basis to chapter 7 debtors. This ECF waiver is available on a limited basis to attorneys whose only work in bankruptcy court is pro bono work. Please click here for the ECF Waiver Application and click here for the ECF Waiver Order or go to the Bankruptcy Clinic section of this website for more information. Schedule The clinic is generally held on the third Tuesday of each month, except when this may conflict with holidays. Exact dates for 2010 are: January 19 - Downtown Portland February 16 - Beaverton March 16 - East Portland April 20 - Downtown Portland May 18 - Beaverton June 15 - East Portland July 20 - Downtown Portland August 17 - Beaverton September 21 - East Portland October 19 - Downtown Portland November 16 - Beaverton December 14 - East Portland The Clinics begin at 6:00 p.m. and start with a bankruptcy class taught by a judge or experienced bankruptcy lawyer. Class are open to all residents of Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties. Following the class volunteer attorneys meet with clients on an appointment only basis. These appointments generally begin at 7:15 p.m. Eligibility There are no eligibility requirements for participation in the Bankruptcy Clinic class. However, appointments are available only to clients who live in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties, and who meet the Legal Aid income requirements. Those requirements will be explained by legal aid when you call to arrange for an appointment. Appointments Appointments are made through Legal Aid. Call either 503.224.4086 in Multnomah County or 503.648.7163 in Washington County to discuss eligibility and request an appointment. Locations Bankruptcy Clinic locations alternate between locations. Downtown Portland First United Methodist Church 1838 S.W. Jefferson Street Portland, Oregon Click here for map and directions East Portland East Portland Community Center 740 S.E. 106th Ave Portland, Oregon Click here for map and directions Beaverton Office of Todd Trierweiler 12725 S.W. Millikan Way, 3rd floor Training Room Beaverton, Oregon Click here for map and directions How to Volunteer for the Bankruptcy Clinic Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions for New Volunteer Attorneys Attorneys interested in volunteering with the Bankruptcy Clinic should contact Andreea Szabo, Legal Aid Staff Attorney, at 503-224-4086 or Andreea.szabo@lasoregon.org. Click here for the 2009 Volunteer Information Form. Click here to visit Legal Aid’s volunteer website. Training materials for the Bankruptcy Clinic are available at www.oregonadvocates.org. Once you create a password, the site administrator will approve your membership in 1-2 business days. You will then have access to the Library, which includes streaming video of the most recent Bankruptcy Clinic CLE, as well as written materials.