team-member

Kelly Jones

Portland, OR

N/A

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in both Oregon state courts as well as the Federal Bankruptcy/District Court in Portland. I am a proud member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the Nationalk Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. I am the 2014 Chair of the Oregon State Bar Consumer Law Section. I received my undergraduate degree from Marylhurst University located just outside of Portland. I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Willamette College of Law in Salem in 2007 and moved back to Portland to practice law. I am originally from Michigan, but I have lived in Oregon for about 12 years, and I will never move back to the Midwest (sorry Michiganders!). Since law school, I have been practicing as a solo attorney, or as a part of a small firm, and have learned the practice of law from the “ground up.” I have focused my practice on bankruptcy and consumer law largely because I feel that it is an under-served area of the law. I get to help out the everyday person or a family who needs a fresh economic start, or who have been unlawfully taken advantage of.  Far too often, merchants, creditors, and debt collection companies cross the line and engage in abusive practices that violate state or federal laws. When this happens, I zealously seek the justice that my clients’ deserve, defending their rights against the heavy hand and significant resources of the debt collection companies and the big law firms that represent them.  Like most Oregonians, I enjoy outdoor activities like camping and hiking. I also love sports (Go Blazers!), traveling, movies, gardening, and good food. I am firmly rooted in the Portland community. I believe that Oregon, and Portland specifically, stands at the gateway to the “New West,” and I am grateful that I can be a part of the exciting changes and unique challenges that will continue to come our way.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Litigation

Consumer Protection

Language

English

Contact

819 SE Morrison St., Suite 255Portland, OR, 97214819 SE Morrison St., Suite 255Portland, OR, 97214

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Anna B.
April 4, 2019

My husband and I went through a very difficult time financially and ended up needing to file bankruptcy. We interviewed a few bankruptcy lawyers, and after talking to Kelly we were convinced we had found our lawyer. We couldn't be happier to recommend Kelly Jones. Kelly took the time to educate us about our options and helped us choose which bankruptcy option was right for us. He helped us, not only with the initial filing and court proceedings, but also with every detail that came up along the way - start to finish. We want everyone to know that we are happy clients and we are thankful for Kelly's help with our case. We appreciate the way he conducts his business, his responsiveness and his attention to detail. Thank you Kelly!

Sandy
March 22, 2019

I hired Kelly to represent me, and this decision was validated every time I spoke with, emailed, or met with him. I would leave his office, hang up the phone, or read one of his email responses and feel instantly better. He was helpful, direct, and respectful throughout the entire process and gave thorough answers to my questions in a relevant way. No games. Straight answers, anticipating I'd make the decisions I needed to make based on my own judgement system and respecting whatever that might be. He was also very personable and sincerely seems to like his work and helping people. This is important! You'll be doing the work (gathering documents, going through the budget courses, keeping track of communications from creditors, etc.), and you will want someone you can communicate well with and who welcomes your questions. Our conversations would always leave me feeling more optimistic and clear. I'd know what to expect from him on his end and what I needed to do on my end for whatever step was next in the process. His fees are reasonable, and he is clear when explaining them. Right from the beginning, when I called to inquire about a consultation, the time I spent with him on the phone before even coming into his office was already more valuable than I had anticipated and gave me insight where others had left me with more confusion. While the work seemed daunting and could get emotionally overwhelming if I let it, Kelly was able to put me at ease every time I had any concerns at all. He helped me put this stressful situation into perspective and begin seeing beyond the bankruptcy. Kelly is kind, sharp, on top of updates relevant to your case, follows through, and is someone you can rely on. 5 stars is not nearly enough to express my gratitude and my faith in his work. I highly recommend hiring him.

anonymous
October 26, 2018

I just got my official discharge and I couldn't be happier that I chose Kelly to represent me! He supported me through the whole process in a professional, knowledgeable, and kind manner, and he was very prompt in answering any questions I had. I would recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a great bankruptcy attorney.

Debt Free!
February 1, 2018

Kelly was straight forward and clear. He made the process fairly smooth and easy. A couple of appointments and got me filed and wrapped up. Painless process to being debt free! Feels great! Thank you Kelly!

anonymous
October 30, 2017

We hired Kelly for a bankruptcy filing. All dealings with him were professional and pleasant. All communication was timely with questions and concerns receiving a prompt response. We would certainly recommend Kelly as an attorney.

Asil
June 17, 2017

Kelly was a fantastic lawyer through my bankruptcy process. Informative, friendly, up front, efficient, and professional, I highly recommend him for anyone that needs to file for bankruptcy. Kelly made the process stress free and his pricing is fair and reasonable. Couldn't have asked for a better attorney. Thanks so much Kelly for helping me through this tough time. You are awesome!

Stephen
March 18, 2017

Bankruptcy... that word was to us like nails on chalkboard. Yet so was our financial condition. You know how it is when you are in that dark place and you feel that someone is about to take advantage of what you are unable to know or see? Meeting Kelly Jones was the precise opposite; in our dark place he illuminated what was previously to us an untenable decision. Graciously he walked us through a variety of options; providing counsel without which we could not possibly have easily navigated. Now on the other side, we'd still say that bankruptcy is distasteful. But we could not imagine walking through such murky waters without him. Today, as we look back on our experience with Kelly Jones, it is with grattitude; and we are referring to his firm a loved one who finds himself in dire straits, taking comfort in knowing the one we love will be in safe and capable hands.

Jennifer
January 26, 2017

I had a private party contact my employer and attempt to garnish my income in the amount of 31k! It was not my debt, but soley my husbands debt. The person sued my husband and got a default judgment, he then went after me, thinking it would be legitimate since we are married. Not so in the state of Oregon, since it is not a "community property" state. My payroll dept was under the impression that they would have to honor the writ, since it had a court seal/stamp on the ppwk. However, there was another issue entirely, as the lawsuit was filed in WA state and never even properly domesticated to OR, but rather just "recorded" at the WA County courthouse (which doesn't mean much). On top of all that, the proper ppwk/forms were not filed with my payroll office, AND private entities cannot submit for garnishment (its unlawful). Basically, Kelly wrote a detailed letter and submitted it to my employer, as well as calling them directly. Kelly impressed me right from the beginning because he responded to my email very quickly, scheduled a phone consult and ended up calling me at the exact time we had set up. He was very thorough and reviewed all my ppwk before discussing the situation with me. We scheduled a time to meet in person and he typed up the letter while I was in his office. He was so compassionate, wanting to make sure this got resolved quickly since it was so unjust and so clearly invalid. His fee was reasonable and he took into account my financial situation. I was so pleased and relieved when my payroll dept responded to the letter saying that they would NOT HONOR THE WRIT of garnishment. Kelly is a LIFESAVER! Losing 31k would have destroyed my household, my kids and I (probably for 5+ years, until it would all be paid & would have destroyed my credit which is stellar). I cannot thank Kelly Jones enough, he is so good at what he does! I highly, highly recommend him!

Linda
August 28, 2016

Bankruptcy court seems scary, but if you need to face that challenge, I recommend Kelly D. Jones to represent you. He guided me through all the details and helped de-mystify the process and represented me in court. He's so helpful and kind, I highly recommend him.

Jessica
May 27, 2016

Made this embarrassing process easy to understand, put my anxieties at ease, and was always available to answer any of my questions. Would highly recommend Kelly to anyone in the same situation.

Anna B.
April 4, 2019

My husband and I went through a very difficult time financially and ended up needing to file bankruptcy. We interviewed a few bankruptcy lawyers, and after talking to Kelly we were convinced we had found our lawyer. We couldn't be happier to recommend Kelly Jones. Kelly took the time to educate us about our options and helped us choose which bankruptcy option was right for us. He helped us, not only with the initial filing and court proceedings, but also with every detail that came up along the way - start to finish. We want everyone to know that we are happy clients and we are thankful for Kelly's help with our case. We appreciate the way he conducts his business, his responsiveness and his attention to detail. Thank you Kelly!

Sandy
March 22, 2019

I hired Kelly to represent me, and this decision was validated every time I spoke with, emailed, or met with him. I would leave his office, hang up the phone, or read one of his email responses and feel instantly better. He was helpful, direct, and respectful throughout the entire process and gave thorough answers to my questions in a relevant way. No games. Straight answers, anticipating I'd make the decisions I needed to make based on my own judgement system and respecting whatever that might be. He was also very personable and sincerely seems to like his work and helping people. This is important! You'll be doing the work (gathering documents, going through the budget courses, keeping track of communications from creditors, etc.), and you will want someone you can communicate well with and who welcomes your questions. Our conversations would always leave me feeling more optimistic and clear. I'd know what to expect from him on his end and what I needed to do on my end for whatever step was next in the process. His fees are reasonable, and he is clear when explaining them. Right from the beginning, when I called to inquire about a consultation, the time I spent with him on the phone before even coming into his office was already more valuable than I had anticipated and gave me insight where others had left me with more confusion. While the work seemed daunting and could get emotionally overwhelming if I let it, Kelly was able to put me at ease every time I had any concerns at all. He helped me put this stressful situation into perspective and begin seeing beyond the bankruptcy. Kelly is kind, sharp, on top of updates relevant to your case, follows through, and is someone you can rely on. 5 stars is not nearly enough to express my gratitude and my faith in his work. I highly recommend hiring him.

anonymous
October 26, 2018

I just got my official discharge and I couldn't be happier that I chose Kelly to represent me! He supported me through the whole process in a professional, knowledgeable, and kind manner, and he was very prompt in answering any questions I had. I would recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a great bankruptcy attorney.

Debt Free!
February 1, 2018

Kelly was straight forward and clear. He made the process fairly smooth and easy. A couple of appointments and got me filed and wrapped up. Painless process to being debt free! Feels great! Thank you Kelly!

anonymous
October 30, 2017

We hired Kelly for a bankruptcy filing. All dealings with him were professional and pleasant. All communication was timely with questions and concerns receiving a prompt response. We would certainly recommend Kelly as an attorney.

Asil
June 17, 2017

Kelly was a fantastic lawyer through my bankruptcy process. Informative, friendly, up front, efficient, and professional, I highly recommend him for anyone that needs to file for bankruptcy. Kelly made the process stress free and his pricing is fair and reasonable. Couldn't have asked for a better attorney. Thanks so much Kelly for helping me through this tough time. You are awesome!

Stephen
March 18, 2017

Bankruptcy... that word was to us like nails on chalkboard. Yet so was our financial condition. You know how it is when you are in that dark place and you feel that someone is about to take advantage of what you are unable to know or see? Meeting Kelly Jones was the precise opposite; in our dark place he illuminated what was previously to us an untenable decision. Graciously he walked us through a variety of options; providing counsel without which we could not possibly have easily navigated. Now on the other side, we'd still say that bankruptcy is distasteful. But we could not imagine walking through such murky waters without him. Today, as we look back on our experience with Kelly Jones, it is with grattitude; and we are referring to his firm a loved one who finds himself in dire straits, taking comfort in knowing the one we love will be in safe and capable hands.

Jennifer
January 26, 2017

I had a private party contact my employer and attempt to garnish my income in the amount of 31k! It was not my debt, but soley my husbands debt. The person sued my husband and got a default judgment, he then went after me, thinking it would be legitimate since we are married. Not so in the state of Oregon, since it is not a "community property" state. My payroll dept was under the impression that they would have to honor the writ, since it had a court seal/stamp on the ppwk. However, there was another issue entirely, as the lawsuit was filed in WA state and never even properly domesticated to OR, but rather just "recorded" at the WA County courthouse (which doesn't mean much). On top of all that, the proper ppwk/forms were not filed with my payroll office, AND private entities cannot submit for garnishment (its unlawful). Basically, Kelly wrote a detailed letter and submitted it to my employer, as well as calling them directly. Kelly impressed me right from the beginning because he responded to my email very quickly, scheduled a phone consult and ended up calling me at the exact time we had set up. He was very thorough and reviewed all my ppwk before discussing the situation with me. We scheduled a time to meet in person and he typed up the letter while I was in his office. He was so compassionate, wanting to make sure this got resolved quickly since it was so unjust and so clearly invalid. His fee was reasonable and he took into account my financial situation. I was so pleased and relieved when my payroll dept responded to the letter saying that they would NOT HONOR THE WRIT of garnishment. Kelly is a LIFESAVER! Losing 31k would have destroyed my household, my kids and I (probably for 5+ years, until it would all be paid & would have destroyed my credit which is stellar). I cannot thank Kelly Jones enough, he is so good at what he does! I highly, highly recommend him!

Linda
August 28, 2016

Bankruptcy court seems scary, but if you need to face that challenge, I recommend Kelly D. Jones to represent you. He guided me through all the details and helped de-mystify the process and represented me in court. He's so helpful and kind, I highly recommend him.

Jessica
May 27, 2016

Made this embarrassing process easy to understand, put my anxieties at ease, and was always available to answer any of my questions. Would highly recommend Kelly to anyone in the same situation.

Anna B.
April 4, 2019

My husband and I went through a very difficult time financially and ended up needing to file bankruptcy. We interviewed a few bankruptcy lawyers, and after talking to Kelly we were convinced we had found our lawyer. We couldn't be happier to recommend Kelly Jones. Kelly took the time to educate us about our options and helped us choose which bankruptcy option was right for us. He helped us, not only with the initial filing and court proceedings, but also with every detail that came up along the way - start to finish. We want everyone to know that we are happy clients and we are thankful for Kelly's help with our case. We appreciate the way he conducts his business, his responsiveness and his attention to detail. Thank you Kelly!

Sandy
March 22, 2019

I hired Kelly to represent me, and this decision was validated every time I spoke with, emailed, or met with him. I would leave his office, hang up the phone, or read one of his email responses and feel instantly better. He was helpful, direct, and respectful throughout the entire process and gave thorough answers to my questions in a relevant way. No games. Straight answers, anticipating I'd make the decisions I needed to make based on my own judgement system and respecting whatever that might be. He was also very personable and sincerely seems to like his work and helping people. This is important! You'll be doing the work (gathering documents, going through the budget courses, keeping track of communications from creditors, etc.), and you will want someone you can communicate well with and who welcomes your questions. Our conversations would always leave me feeling more optimistic and clear. I'd know what to expect from him on his end and what I needed to do on my end for whatever step was next in the process. His fees are reasonable, and he is clear when explaining them. Right from the beginning, when I called to inquire about a consultation, the time I spent with him on the phone before even coming into his office was already more valuable than I had anticipated and gave me insight where others had left me with more confusion. While the work seemed daunting and could get emotionally overwhelming if I let it, Kelly was able to put me at ease every time I had any concerns at all. He helped me put this stressful situation into perspective and begin seeing beyond the bankruptcy. Kelly is kind, sharp, on top of updates relevant to your case, follows through, and is someone you can rely on. 5 stars is not nearly enough to express my gratitude and my faith in his work. I highly recommend hiring him.

anonymous
October 26, 2018

I just got my official discharge and I couldn't be happier that I chose Kelly to represent me! He supported me through the whole process in a professional, knowledgeable, and kind manner, and he was very prompt in answering any questions I had. I would recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a great bankruptcy attorney.

Debt Free!
February 1, 2018

Kelly was straight forward and clear. He made the process fairly smooth and easy. A couple of appointments and got me filed and wrapped up. Painless process to being debt free! Feels great! Thank you Kelly!

anonymous
October 30, 2017

We hired Kelly for a bankruptcy filing. All dealings with him were professional and pleasant. All communication was timely with questions and concerns receiving a prompt response. We would certainly recommend Kelly as an attorney.

Asil
June 17, 2017

Kelly was a fantastic lawyer through my bankruptcy process. Informative, friendly, up front, efficient, and professional, I highly recommend him for anyone that needs to file for bankruptcy. Kelly made the process stress free and his pricing is fair and reasonable. Couldn't have asked for a better attorney. Thanks so much Kelly for helping me through this tough time. You are awesome!

Stephen
March 18, 2017

Bankruptcy... that word was to us like nails on chalkboard. Yet so was our financial condition. You know how it is when you are in that dark place and you feel that someone is about to take advantage of what you are unable to know or see? Meeting Kelly Jones was the precise opposite; in our dark place he illuminated what was previously to us an untenable decision. Graciously he walked us through a variety of options; providing counsel without which we could not possibly have easily navigated. Now on the other side, we'd still say that bankruptcy is distasteful. But we could not imagine walking through such murky waters without him. Today, as we look back on our experience with Kelly Jones, it is with grattitude; and we are referring to his firm a loved one who finds himself in dire straits, taking comfort in knowing the one we love will be in safe and capable hands.

Jennifer
January 26, 2017

I had a private party contact my employer and attempt to garnish my income in the amount of 31k! It was not my debt, but soley my husbands debt. The person sued my husband and got a default judgment, he then went after me, thinking it would be legitimate since we are married. Not so in the state of Oregon, since it is not a "community property" state. My payroll dept was under the impression that they would have to honor the writ, since it had a court seal/stamp on the ppwk. However, there was another issue entirely, as the lawsuit was filed in WA state and never even properly domesticated to OR, but rather just "recorded" at the WA County courthouse (which doesn't mean much). On top of all that, the proper ppwk/forms were not filed with my payroll office, AND private entities cannot submit for garnishment (its unlawful). Basically, Kelly wrote a detailed letter and submitted it to my employer, as well as calling them directly. Kelly impressed me right from the beginning because he responded to my email very quickly, scheduled a phone consult and ended up calling me at the exact time we had set up. He was very thorough and reviewed all my ppwk before discussing the situation with me. We scheduled a time to meet in person and he typed up the letter while I was in his office. He was so compassionate, wanting to make sure this got resolved quickly since it was so unjust and so clearly invalid. His fee was reasonable and he took into account my financial situation. I was so pleased and relieved when my payroll dept responded to the letter saying that they would NOT HONOR THE WRIT of garnishment. Kelly is a LIFESAVER! Losing 31k would have destroyed my household, my kids and I (probably for 5+ years, until it would all be paid & would have destroyed my credit which is stellar). I cannot thank Kelly Jones enough, he is so good at what he does! I highly, highly recommend him!

Linda
August 28, 2016

Bankruptcy court seems scary, but if you need to face that challenge, I recommend Kelly D. Jones to represent you. He guided me through all the details and helped de-mystify the process and represented me in court. He's so helpful and kind, I highly recommend him.

Jessica
May 27, 2016

Made this embarrassing process easy to understand, put my anxieties at ease, and was always available to answer any of my questions. Would highly recommend Kelly to anyone in the same situation.