Brian Scott Wayson
Brown + Wayson, LLC
Portland, Oregon

Today, I am writing about a friend and colleague of mine, Brian Wayson. His law firm, Brown + Wayson, LLC, handles social security disability (SSD), supplemental security income (SSI), disabled widow/widower (DWB) and childhood disability (CDB) benefits.

Brian has a great connection with his clients. From his website he reveals his “Zeal for assisting people with the Social Security Disability claims. Brian has seen the results of this system first hand – starting with his own mother while he was still attending law school. Despite her terminal cancer, brain tumor, heart condition and seven operations his mother repeatedly was denied Social Security Disability benefits – only being allowed benefits after a former North Carolina governor interceded on her behalf.”

After law school, Brian worked for the highest volume social security disability law firms in Portland. His new practice focuses on providing the same high level of legal representation, coupled with the more individualized, personal service that a small firm can provide. They represent people on a contingent basis, which is a terrific service given that most people seeking to hire a lawyer to represent them in their disability claims can ill afford to hire an attorney.

Brian’s firm is on our law firm’s short list of referrals for social security claims. I have no hesitation about referring clients to Brian and Aviva.

You can contact them at:

825 NE 20th Avenue
Suite 320
Portland, Oregon
www.brown-wayson.com

Best regards,
Justin Baxter
Baxter & Baxter, LLP

Ben Kim
Law Office of Benjamin Kim

Today, I am writing about Oregon City criminal defense attorney, Ben Kim. I recently had the excellent opportunity to serve on a jury in a DUII case in Clackamas County. Ben represented the defendant in a two day jury trial. Jury service was an illuminating experience for me, but getting to watch a skilled and experienced lawyer engaged in his craft was particularly educational for me. Ben’s best attributes in the trial were that he was imminently at ease with the jury, and built a nice rapport with the jurors. He also broke through lawyer stereotypes of untempered braggadocio, and instead came across as sincere and genuine.

Ben is a former prosecutor who now has a private criminal defense firm in Oregon City. From his website, he “joined the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office as a Deputy District Attorney and worked as Prosecutor for over ten years handling a wide array of crimes, from Driving While Intoxicated to Murder. Eventually, Mr. Kim was selected to become a member of the Hardcore Gang Unit, a small group of Prosecutors who exclusively handled gang related homicide cases.”

Ben exclusively handles criminal defense cases involving DUII, Domestic Violence, Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Murder, and Aggravated Murder. I talked to Ben after the trial and told him that if I was ever pulled over in Clackamas County, I would know who to call!

You can contact Ben at:

Benjamin Kim
Attorney at Law
294 Warner Milne Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 344-6251
www.benkimlaw.com

Best regards,
Justin Baxter
Baxter & Baxter, LLP

Waxler Immigration Law, LLC
Portland, Oregon

Today I am writing about a colleague and friend of mine, Sherilyn Waxler. Sherilyn, who is married to a law school classmate, has an outstanding reputation in our legal community as a competent litigator, and a zealous advocate for immigrants’ rights.

Sherilyn handles a wide array of immigration matters, including Citizenship and naturalization, Family based visas, Waivers, Visas for Crime victims and victims of domestic violence,
Employment-based visas, Deportation and removal, and Detention.

I think one aspect that gives Sherilyn a greater connection to her clients and her work is her personal history abroad. From her website “Although she has been a U.S. citizen since birth, she has personal experience as an immigrant. She was born in Australia, grew up in England, and returned to the United States in 1993. She attended an International School in England with people from all over the world. The experience of living as an expatriate has left Sherilyn with a passion for helping people with their immigration issues.” Like Sherilyn, my being born abroad has left me with a deep and abiding appreciation of all this country has to offer, and the greatness of the American dream.

Sherilyn is on the short list of referrals our firm makes, and we happily send our clients, friends and family to her for advice and representation in immigration matters.

You can contact Sherilyn Waxler at:

Waxler Immigration Law, LLC
3939 NE Hancock Street
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 281-0990
www.waxlerlaw.com

Best regards,
Justin Baxter
Baxter & Baxter, LLP

Consumers often wonder about much it will cost to file a bankruptcy in Oregon. The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, Hillsboro, Oregon bankruptcy attorneys, and Vancouver, Washington bankruptcy attorneys,of Baxter & Baxter, LLP, represent consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Our rates are competitive, and an uncontested no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be filed in Oregon for as little as a $1,250 fee. Below is some additional information about the cost of filing for bankruptcy.

Cost for Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Oregon

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court will charge a $299 fee for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Oregon.

The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy lawyers of Baxter & Baxter, LLP, charge as little as $1,250 for a routine chapter 7 bankruptcy without contested matters or adversary proceedings. Every case is different, and the fee may differ depending on anticipated issues. We can work out a payment plan, including advising consumers on how to postpone payment of certain bills to gather the funds to file for bankruptcy.

Cost for Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Oregon

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court will charge a $274 fee for filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Oregon.

The Portland, Oregon bankruptcy lawyers of Baxter & Baxter, LLP, charge as little as $3,200 for a typical chapter 13 bankruptcy. The fee is often paid over time (sometimes the entire duration of the repayment plan. Every case is different, and the fee may differ depending on anticipated issues. As with Chapter 7 bankruptcy, we can work out a payment plan, including advising consumers on how to postpone payment of certain bills to gather the funds to file for bankruptcy.

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

Baxter & Baxter, LLP
1101 Broadway Street, Suite 213
Vancouver, Washington 98660
(360) 574-5239