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Licensed as an Oregon lawyer in 1978, Mr. Anderson was admitted to practice before the US District Court for the District of Oregon and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in 1979. A tax and debt relief practitioner and consumer advocate, Mr. Anderson has also been certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. He has practiced in the Oregon Bankruptcy Court since being admitted to the federal court bar. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Mr. Anderson is also a member of the Bankruptcy Law Network, a loosely affiliated group of bankruptcy attorney who collaborate in one of the most comprehensive publications on bankruptcy and consumer matters available on the Worldwide Web.

Mr. Anderson is a frequent speaker for lawyers, tax groups and conferences. Recent presentations have included the Oregon Society of Tax Consultants: Bankruptcy Discharge of Tax Liability, in addition to many presentations related to debt relief and consumer advocacy.

Mr. Anderson stays current with trends and new information. He has completed both the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Litigation Boot Camp and the Peter Barry Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Boot Camp. He has recently expanded his services to include Mortgage Service abuse "correction" through bankruptcy adversary proceedings.

Immigration Attorney speaks Spanish. Defense of removal, political asylum, U-visa, Family Benefit applications.

A product of the Oregon public school systems, Dan Rayfield graduated from Western Oregon University in 2003. While attending Western Oregon University he made the decision to live in Corvallis, Oregon. It was during this time that he first began to appreciate the surrounding areas and the quality of life it provided.

With in an interest in remaining local, Mr. Rayfield attended and graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 2006. In 2005, with an eye on returning to the Linn and Benton County area, he clerked for the Benton County District Attorney’s office. During his time at the District Attorney’s office he gained valuable trial experience prosecuting DUIIs and other misdemeanor charges.

Following his graduation from law school, Mr. Rayfield was hired on as an associate with the Albany firm of Weatherford Thompson. While his practice initially focused on general civil litigation, it began to shift towards representing individuals against large entities, insurance companies, and large corporations, forcing them to be accountable for their acts and leveling the playing field for his clients. While contract and real estate disputes were engaging, he did not feel the same satisfaction as he did when working to protect the rights of individuals and fighting to ensure they were treated fairly and with respect.

In 2007, Mr. Rayfield’s passion for protecting individual rights would take center stage after accepting a civil rights case where a local police officer was accused of falsely arresting several individuals. This case made statewide news and eventually led to the officer’s resignation. Since that time, Mr. Rayfield has developed a niche specializing in civil rights cases. Mr. Rayfield has successfully handled civil rights cases against numerous counties, cities, and the State of Oregon. He firmly believes that our civil justice system acts as a check and balance against individuals that choose to violate the constitutional rights of others.

In May of 2009, Mr. Rayfield accepted a position with the Albany firm of Nelson & MacNeil effectively narrowing his practice to plaintiff litigation.

Mr. Rayfield believes that part of an attorney’s role is that of a problem solver. As such, Mr. Rayfield’s representation of his clients has, at times, gone beyond the courtroom. In 2009, after several of his clients were unable to achieve an adequate remedy at law, he looked to the legislature. Mr. Rayfield testified before the House Judiciary Committee in an effort to get a bill passed (HB2318) that now enables falsely arrested/innocent citizens to remove/set aside an arrest for a traffic offense that was otherwise detrimental when seeking employment and traveling. Mr. Rayfield can be found at the capitol throughout the legislative sessions advocating on issues related to an individual’s access to justice.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Rayfield is active in the community. He serves as President of the Linn Benton Bar Association, President on the board of the Majestic Theatre Management, Commissioner of the Linn-Benton Housing Authority, Member of the Greater Corvallis Rotary Club, Member of the Corvallis League of Women Voters, and also as a former Linn County Peer Court Judge.

In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travels, and on occasion performs in local theater. He enjoys basketball, hiking, mountaineering/alpine climbing, and is an avid Portland Trailblazer fan.

I help people solve their problems with financial institutions. I help with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and litigation.

Originally from the Seattle area, Mr. Downey has called Oregon his home for the last 20 years. After spending five years in Canada, he returned to Oregon to attend Willamette University College of Law and opened his first law practice in Salem, Oregon in 2007.

Before practicing law, Mr. Downey worked in the hospitality industry, banking, and optical industry.

Mr. Downey is married with three children.

The law firm of Drew L. Johnson, P.C., with offices in Eugene and Albany, provides quality, experienced legal services to Oregonians regarding Social Security matters. Drew limits his practice to Social Security disability where he has represented claimants in over 3000 hearings. He is a regular speaker at meetings and groups regarding Social Security, and a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

Drew has successfully represented Social Security disability claimants for over 35 years before the Social Security Administration, the United States District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Joel joined Weatherford Thompson in 2002 after working one year with a law firm in Eugene, Oregon. A Washington state native before moving to Oregon in 1998, Joel utilizes his experience to assist individuals, businesses, developers, property owners, employers, and farmers in the Linn and Benton Counties. Joel is active in the Linn County Bar and the state bars, serving as a member of the Oregon House of Delegates. He also volunteers for the Mid-Willamette YMCA, the Corvallis Community Children’s Centers, Peer Court, as well as several other smaller non-profit organizations.

On his off time, Joel can usually be found herding his three small children around, snowboarding, hiking, camping, biking, and fishing. He also enjoys cooking, and most of all, spending time with his wife, Ketty.

Jacy, the firm's managing partner, grew up on a north-central Missouri farm and received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law.

Presently she is serving on the board of directors for the Lane County Bar Association and is the former chair of the Family Law and Program committees. In her free time, Jacy enjoys gardening, canning, beekeeping, crabbing at the Oregon Coast, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor activities.

Organizations:

Lane County Bar Association Board Member - 2006-present
Public Defenders Services of Lane County Board Member - 2007-present
Family Law Committee, Lane County Bar Association - 2003-2004 Chair
Program Committee, Lane County Bar Association - 2004-2006 Chair
Roland K. Rodman American Inn of Court - Secretary - 2002-present
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Oregon State Bar
Lane County Bar Association
Oregon Women Lawyers
Oregon Mediation Association
Lane County Women Lawyers
Professional Women's Forum

Service:

Junior League of Eugene (President 2008-2009; President Elect 2007-2008)

Judy is an appellate specialist with 18 years of experience in the Oregon appellate courts. Her career began as clerk for Hon. William Richardson, then Chief Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals. Judy is the senior partner at a boutique appellate firm in Eugene, Oregon. She is also the chair of the Appellate Section of the Oregon State Bar.

For more about Judy Giers and her firm, visit www.GOappeals.com.

Mike Arnold grew up in Parkville, Missouri, outside of Kansas City. He received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law, where he was a Wayne Morse Fellow.

During law school Mike clerked at the Lane County District Attorney's Office. Before joining Arnold Law Office, Mike was an associate at a Eugene personal injury firm. Mike represents clients in both state and federal courts and has extensive jury trial experience as both a civil litigator and a criminal prosecutor for the city of Eugene.

Since 1998, Mike has been a member of Eugene Rugby Football Club, competing in the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Jacy while working their small farm and winemaking. When not farming, they tend to spend their time hiking or whitewater rafting.

Practice Emphasis: Trial Lawyer

Organizations & Activities:

Oregon State Bar
Federal Bar (United States District Court for the District of Oregon & United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit)
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Lane County Bar Association
Roland K. Rodman American Inn of Court
Trial Practice Instructor, University of Oregon School of Law (2003, 2005, & 2006)