Baxter & Baxter, LLP

Kirsten Baxter is AMAZING! She is efficient, knowledgeable and always one step ahead. After meeting with her for the first time I knew that I was in good hands. She instantly put me at ease and continued to make me feel as though I was her only client throughout the process. I am fortunate to have found her and her team. more

My wife and I would like to highly recommend Lyndon Ruhnke of Baxter & Baxter, LLP whether it is for personal, business or a combination bankruptcy. We interviewed several bankruptcy attorneys before finding Lyndon. We received some frightening information as to what we could do in the regards to bankruptcy for ourselves and our business. Also some very open-ended cost structures that we could not afford. \r \r Through a recommendation of a friend we contacted Lyndon and interviewed him. He was very straight forward and explained to us how bankruptcy works, how we should file, the benefits and disadvantages to different filings and the cost for his firms handling of our bankruptcy. He left no stone unturned and we felt we totally understood what we could do to get our lives back on track. Ours bankruptcy was quite complicated having to claim both personal and business bankruptcy but Lyndon handle it professionally and cleanly. The follow-up was terrific. Any vendors that harassed us were sent to Lyndon and he dealt with them and got them off our backs. It has taken over a year to find all the good results of how Lyndon handled our bankruptcy and protected us. \r \r I highly recommend Lyndon to handle any bankruptcy no mater how complicated it might maybe. more

I really appreciated Lyndon Ruhnke and his staff. They were thorough and timely. I really liked how Lyndon told us exactly what was going to happen and when we followed his instructions, using his knowledge of the law, we were able to complete a bankruptcy without any hold up. If you've done everything you can and are being forced into a bankruptcy because you're living paycheck to paycheck due to creditors and their unwillingness to work with you, then Lyndon Ruhnke is the one you need to talk to. Thank you Lyndon, I would recommend you at any time, without any hesitation. more

I also would highly recommend Justin Baxter if you are ever faced with bankruptcy. From our first meeting until the end of my case he was always very clear on what I could expect. It was a huge relief to finally understand what could be done to repair my disastrous financial situation. The office staff was always knowledgeable and friendly. more

I can never thank Lyndon Ruhnke enough for giving my life back to me. It was a horrible journey that I had been on and he put the brakes on my self destruction. I was able to go through the bankruptcy with confidence while maintaining my dignity. At my age bankruptcy was a tough process but Lyndon Ruhnke made it comforting and less stressful for me. His guidance and professionalism were extraordinary. I am now living independently , which was one of my goals after getting through rehabilitation and bankruptcy. more

Filing for bankruptcy was weighing on my wife and I for quite some time. We both were worried and pushing off the inevitable. I had done some research so I was relatively up on the current law but, in reality, this topic is so vast that one can never be completed ready for it. I looked into a couple attorneys in the greater Portland, Oregon area and had a sour taste in my mouth from communicating with one bankruptcy attorney in the area. She was rude and very demanding and didn't give me any hope. Then I found Baxter and Baxter. I contacted them and immediately got a call back from Lyndon Ruhnke. He was straight forward and blunt and this was right up my alley. I love direct communication. I could really form a rapport with him and he made me feel very comfortable. When the appointment time came for my wife, daughter and I to go to the review, we were sort of nervous. Right away, Lyndon made us feel comfortable. We swiftly went through all the documentation and we were set. He reassured us and then it was over. Just like that. The final phases were pretty much smooth sailing. After he got us up to speed and explained everything, the final review and court date seemed not so bad. He showed up on time and handled the court filings like a pro. We really recommend Baxter and Baxter to anyone looking for a great attorney to help with bankruptcy filings. Lyndon was great. more

We have had the pleasure to work with Kirsten Baxter during a very hard time for our family. Her professional and personable attitude made the process flow much smoother than expected. The entire staff at Baxter & Baxter works in one cohesive unit to provide excellent service and maintain a sense of calming relief for their customers. I highly recommend them to anyone I know. more

Lyndon Runke was a huge help to me recently when I had to make the difficult decision wether to file for bankruptcy or not. He explained the process to me in detail and took away much of the fear I had surrounding the ""stigma"" of this action. After struggling for years with a mounting debt due to circumstances out of my control, I finally decided that I needed a clean start. After searching the web I found Baxter and Baxter and read some of these reviews and felt that I had found someone that could help. Thank you Lyndon for always taking the time to answer my questions, big or small! And your staff rocks too! Your paralegal Sherria is knowledgeable, thorough and kind as well. more

Lara Gardner went above and beyond to help me through what was one of the most difficult times of my life. Unfortunately I've had cause to deal with many attorneys over the last year. Lara was the only one that I felt truly had my best interests in mind and showed compassion toward my situation. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. more

Me and my wife went to Baxter to Baxter law firm for a consultation on filing for bankruptcy. We consulted with Lara Gardner on our financial situation. Lara was very courteous and understanding to our situation. Talking to Lara is not just like talking to an attorney but also talking to a down to earth type of person who knows what is going on out there in the financial world. Her advice for a chapter 7 bankruptcy was very informative and understanding. We appreciate her work and communication on going through this process. We would recommend anyone considering a bankruptcy to Lara. Thanks Lara and keep up the good work. more

I highly recommend Baxter and Baxter and will be forever thankful for their services, they completely changed my life. I suffered for over 6 years attempting to get a collection account removed from my credit report that did not belong to me. I had completed a fraud report and literally had over a 1000 documents which included my letters to the collection agencies, the credit bureau reporting agencies and Attorney General's offices explaining that the account was not mine. The collection account would be removed and then all of the sudden reappear on my credit file. I finally had it when I was denied a car loan because of this bogus collection account showing up on my credit file once again. I contacted Baxter and Baxter and they took my case. Both Michael and Justin were very professional, honest and really went out of their way to settle my case. We eventually resolved the case in three separate confidential settlements and best of all they restored my A+ credit. Thank you Michael and Justin Baxter! more

Great service from Vancouver office. I had a complex bankruptcy with several entities and I got way more than my money worth. Case closed. No problems. Good communication. All my many many questions were answered. Thank you Lara! more

We HIGHLY recommend Lyndon Rhunke if you have to face bankruptcy. It was the most difficult decision we have ever had to come to. He explained the process step by step, kept us calm and sympathized with us. He helped us make some painful decisions that down the road were to our benefit. He is genuine and we feel he really cares. He wants what is best for you and your situation. When ever we had a question he got right back to us and was so helpful. We could not have survived this with out him! Thank you Lyndon for EVERYTHING!!! more

I had seen another attorney, but felt like he didn't explain things very well to me. Lara explained things clearly and took the time to answer all of my questions. She obviously had knowledge and expertise about the subject. Lara returned all my phone calls quickly and was available to help when I needed it. I was feeling pretty guilty and awful about having to file bankruptcy. With compassion and understanding, Lara helped me see where I could make changes, but also how the system contributed to my financial problems. She also handled my case from beginning to end--unlike the other lawyer I met whose paralegal would be doing most of the work. Lara was worth every penny I spent to file bankruptcy. My life is getting back on track and I sincerely thank her for helping me with this. I highly recommend Baxter & Baxter. Call them first if you are considering bankruptcy. more

My experience with Baxter & Baxter was outstanding. I am so grateful for their representation. As a victim of identity theft ranging back to the 1980s, I found myself continually fighting the credit bureaus to clean my credit report of false information. The final straw occurred when I was forced to take my name off the deed of our home because of false information on my credit report. Fortunately for me I found the law firm of Baxter & Baxter LLP who brought a case against Equifax under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. After a weeklong trial in federal court, a jury returned a verdict of $200000. Best of all, I finally got a clean credit report. I am so appreciative of the excellent work done by Justin and Michael Baxter more

Swift, kind, thoughtful, and responsive Filing bankruptcy is a difficult and often painful decision to come to. I had an exorbitant amount of medical bills and there was no way I could claw out of the black whole I was in. Lyndon Runhke was my attorney. He took me through the process swiftly and always made me feel at ease. He always responded to my questions quickly (even when they were very busy). As my case comes to a close, I would like to say that I highly recommend Baxter & Baxter, LLP. In fact, I have already told several friends who were pondering filing bankruptcy about this firm. If you live in Washington or Oregon and you have come to the same painful decision I did, these guys are the best there is. I couldn't have asked for a more positive experience during such a painful time. Sincerely, Sarah more

Fast efficient service. Lara was awesome - she told me what she could for me in about 20 minutes. A great relief ! more