My creditor’s rights practice includes the collection of commercial debt, debt that is secured by real or personal property, and protection of creditor’s interests under Federal bankruptcy law. 

Some examples of matters within my practice include: 

General Debt Collection.  I assist creditors in the collection of commercial accounts and general contract debt, including claims governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as applied to goods and rental equipment. Several past matters have included successful collection from apparently insolvent debtors by uncovering and pursuing fraudulent transfers to third parties. Extensive experience collecting against contractor license endorsement bonds for homeowners, contractors and suppliers of construction materials and rental equipment.

Post Judgment Collection. I assist creditors to garnish or execute upon debtor assets, including personal property (such as industrial equipment, boat, lock boxes, cash register receipts), real property and intangible rights (such as contract rights and debtor’s legal claims against third parties). 

Registration of Foreign Judgments.  I assist out of state counsel to collect judgments in Oregon. 

Construction Lien and Surety Bond Litigation.  I have extensive experience prosecuting and defending against Oregon lien and surety bond claims and other specialized construction industry payment remedies.  

Uniform Commercial Code and other Personal Property Liens.  I evaluate and pursue remedies under Uniform Commercial Code secured transactions, flooring agreements, and other specialized liens provided by Oregon law. 

Foreclose Oregon Commercial Trust Deeds and other Security Interests.  I assist in the foreclosure and sale of commercial trust deeds and other security interests.  

Bankruptcy.  I help creditors obtain relief from stay to pursue claims against assets and assist with asserting claims in bankruptcy. 

Defend Bankruptcy Trustee Claims.  I help creditors evaluate and defend against claims by bankruptcy trustee for preferential transfers to creditors and fraudulent transfers (receipt of property for less than equivalent value) to creditors.