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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.

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)

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.