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When pursuing a personal injury claim in Portland, Oregon, understanding the applicable statute of limitations is crucial. The statute of limitations establishes a legal deadline within which a plaintiff must file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline can bar you from recovering compensation for injuries, no matter how strong your case may be or the status of your health.

You’re married and debt is overwhelming you. You’ve considered all of your options and decided that bankruptcy is the best route to eliminate the debt and get a fresh start in life, but you’re unsure if you should file jointly or as an individual.

If you’re struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy may be an option worth considering. You can choose from several types (known as chapters) of bankruptcy, but the most common ones are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.

If you've recently been involved in an accident and are considering filing a personal injury claim, you probably have many questions. Here, I’ll address some of the most common questions my clients in Portland, Oregon, have when they come to me seeking legal counsel.

Dealing with bankruptcy can be a scary and stressful experience, and it can also wreck your finances. Hi, I’m Lyndon Ruhnke. I'm here to give you some strategic legal advice to help us find a solution that suits your needs.

When you've been injured in an accident due to someone else's negligence, that negligent act is known as a tort or a civil "wrong" that results in legal liability for the negligent party. Torts can be caused by either negligent or intentional acts and cover a wide variety of incidents including auto accidents, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, and professional malpractice.

When it comes to deciding whether or not to file bankruptcy, there is a lot that you need to consider. Since most of us never actually plan to file for bankruptcy, it can come as a shock when you have to weigh the decision.

There are many myths surrounding bankruptcy. From those myths emerge some common misconceptions about the process and the people who use it to get a fresh financial start. If you are considering bankruptcy, you should be aware of what is fact and what is fiction.

When going through a difficult financial situation, filing for bankruptcy is among the promising options to obtain debt relief and achieve the financial "fresh start" you deserve.

Filing for bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort when a person or entity can no longer meet financial obligations. When debt becomes overwhelming, filing for bankruptcy could be the right answer depending on a person’s unique circumstances.