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My first experience with an attorney was a number of years ago when I was getting divorced (before I attended law school). I felt rushed and disconnected when I met with the attorney - as if he had better things to do. He seemed irritated if he had to spend too much time explaining things to me, and he billed me exorbitant fees for every little thing he did. I vowed that when I became an attorney, I would provide personal and affordable legal services, as well as always treating my clients in a personal and civilized fashion. To that end, I can proudly say that I always do my best to provide my clients with the individual attention they deserve. I personally handle all of my clients' legal matters from start to finish. I meet with clients as many times as needed to fully discuss their options and needs in the process. If bankruptcy is not the best option, I have a number of colleagues to whom I regularly refer clients for specialized help. Some clients may find it difficult to come in to the office, such as elderly and single parents of small children, so I often meet with them in their homes. There is never an extra charge for personal attention. One flat fee, no matter what occurs. That's the way it should be, and that's the way it is at my office!. I was born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school, where I served four and a half years as a Hospital Corpsman at various duty stations on the west coast. I served several more years enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves during college. I earned my commission in the Army National Guard after graduating from the Oregon Military Academy. Prior to attending law school, I was employed as a caseworker for the State of Oregon for ten years in Beaverton.  I have five children (three teenagers still at home) and one grandbaby (so far), as well as a lazy pug and a feisty English bulldog.. During law school and after graduation, I worked as a workers' compensation attorney for both the injured worker and the insurance companies (not at the same time).  I didn't care for the contentiousness and hostility of that type of alw, so I began handling bankruptcy cases and found I loved it.  Bankruptcy is a win-win: I'm able to help people get out from under their financial problems and they're happier for the resolution!  In 2017, I'm adding will and trusts to my existing bankruptcy practice (primarily because so many bankruptcy clients over the years have inquired about that service, but also to expand my practice now that all my children are out of elementary school).

Jordan Ramis shareholder Russ Garrett focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors' rights, commercial litigation, real estate, and general business matters in Oregon and Washington.  He is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington, the Federal District Bars in Oregon and Washington, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.  Russ serves on a panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the Western District of Washington.

In her free time Kara volunteers with the Classroom Law Project; she coaches the Lake Oswego Mock Trial team and leads courthouse tours several times per month.  She also volunteers with the Children's Relief Nursery and PAWs Animal Shelter.  She sits on the Board of People's Community Federal Credit Union in Vancouver, Washington and is an active member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.