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Lara Gardner

Eugene, OR

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

Eugene, Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney, and all of Lane, Benton, Douglas, and Marion Counties, and surrounding areas. She represents consumer debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. She is a ProTem Professor at the University of Oregon School of Law. Lara has been an attorney since 2003, specializing in consumer bankruptcy. Lara was a member of the Oregon State Bar Consumer Law committee for two years. She has spoken at several CLEs on bankruptcy, and has published articles on consumer bankruptcy. She is a member of the Debtor-Creditor section of the Oregon State Bar and the Washington State Bar, and volunteers at the Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic. A native Oregonian, Lara earned her B.A. with Honors in English from the University of Oregon in 1998, and her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2003. As a law student, Lara published three law review articles. She also interned at the law school's low-income legal clinic handling bankruptcy, consumer, and landlord-tenant cases. Lara is admitted to the Oregon State Bar and the U.S. Court, District of Oregon, and to the Washington State Bar and the U.S. Court, Western District of Washington. Lara writes articles for various publications. She enjoys riding sport horses, running, and spending time with her two lovely daughters.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

Contact

Columbia River Law2395 University StreetEugene, OR, 974052395 University StreetEugene, OR, 97405

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Billie
December 14, 2021

Im not big on leaving reviews, but I highly HIGHLY recommend Lara Gardner. Being such a stressful time for me, she has been nothing but professional, responsive to all my questions and just overall made this experience so smooth. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Thank you so much Lara!

anonymous
September 22, 2021

Lara made this potentially stressful experience such a breeze for me, and was really quick to get all the paperwork back to me and to answer any questions I had. I never felt embarrassed or judged by the situation I was in. Lara was available whenever I needed her and really was such a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her services enough.

Renee
June 24, 2021

Lara has been so supportive and amazing to my financial distress over the years I have had to file Bankruptcy. She has NEVER judged me, but rather been there for me each time. I don't know what I would have done without her help, knowledge and support thru these processes. I will forever be so grateful I found Lara. She is amazing, and I will always refer others to her. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Julie
March 22, 2021

I was embarrassed by filing bankruptcy but Lara made me feel better. She was kind and attentive. She always answered my questions completely and quickly. I had gone to some other lawyers and they just didn't explain things but Lara did. I was very happy I found her.

Heather
September 16, 2020

I am really happy to of had the opportunity to retain Lara Gardner. She is thorough, friendly and .helpful during the whole bankruptcy. She was easily accessible by phone, text, email and by appointment. With me she was very patient.

anonymous
July 27, 2020

I went through a bankruptcy and Lara made the whole experience very easy. She is professional and thoughtful. Anytime I had a question she responded quickly. You will not find a better bankruptcy lawyer. Thank you Lara!

anonymous
June 29, 2020

Always had high credit score and never talked to a lawyer before...for anything...so I went into my consultation scared, stressed, depressed , embarrassed, and humiliated. I was thinking I would be belittled and made to feel like a bad person and/or loser. She is a good/kind person, patient, empathetic and very knowledgeable, intelligent. (read her bio and reviews). She put me at ease and explained everything in a way that a non-lawyer person could understand. During the process she was always there to answer questions and sooth my nerves. She is upfront, responsible, and doesn't leave you hanging. Also the price is right. I would recommend her to anyone who needs this kind of help. I am now discharged and am so thankful to Lara for making it a smooth process. Barbara

Cindy
June 2, 2020

Lara explained the process of my bankruptcy step by step very well as we went through it. She was very organized. When I left her a voicemail or email she always got right back to me with answers to my questions. She listened to my concerns I had and helped me get through a very difficult time. She stayed in contact with me and gave me updates on my case. I would highly recommend Lara to anyone needing a Bankruptcy Lawyer.

Kevin
April 22, 2020

Lara is the finest attorney I've ever spent any time with. Look, of course anytime we spend our time with attorneys, something in our lives has gone wrong. Just from her personal demeanor, Lara made this experience so painless. I know we all have this sort of societally-induced revulsion against bankruptcy, but Lara made everything so easy. She's such a kind and caring person, and she's on your side. If you're thinking about bankruptcy, you're probably a good candidate, and I can't imagine anyone being better at this than her. Highly recommend.

Lori
March 21, 2020

This awesome lady was always responsive and available, she answered every question in a timely fashion and I never felt like I didn't understand. I couldn't have felt more comfortable and confident going in to a confusing situation she explained every step. Outstanding!

Billie
December 14, 2021

Im not big on leaving reviews, but I highly HIGHLY recommend Lara Gardner. Being such a stressful time for me, she has been nothing but professional, responsive to all my questions and just overall made this experience so smooth. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Thank you so much Lara!

anonymous
September 22, 2021

Lara made this potentially stressful experience such a breeze for me, and was really quick to get all the paperwork back to me and to answer any questions I had. I never felt embarrassed or judged by the situation I was in. Lara was available whenever I needed her and really was such a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her services enough.

Renee
June 24, 2021

Lara has been so supportive and amazing to my financial distress over the years I have had to file Bankruptcy. She has NEVER judged me, but rather been there for me each time. I don't know what I would have done without her help, knowledge and support thru these processes. I will forever be so grateful I found Lara. She is amazing, and I will always refer others to her. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Julie
March 22, 2021

I was embarrassed by filing bankruptcy but Lara made me feel better. She was kind and attentive. She always answered my questions completely and quickly. I had gone to some other lawyers and they just didn't explain things but Lara did. I was very happy I found her.

Heather
September 16, 2020

I am really happy to of had the opportunity to retain Lara Gardner. She is thorough, friendly and .helpful during the whole bankruptcy. She was easily accessible by phone, text, email and by appointment. With me she was very patient.

anonymous
July 27, 2020

I went through a bankruptcy and Lara made the whole experience very easy. She is professional and thoughtful. Anytime I had a question she responded quickly. You will not find a better bankruptcy lawyer. Thank you Lara!

anonymous
June 29, 2020

Always had high credit score and never talked to a lawyer before...for anything...so I went into my consultation scared, stressed, depressed , embarrassed, and humiliated. I was thinking I would be belittled and made to feel like a bad person and/or loser. She is a good/kind person, patient, empathetic and very knowledgeable, intelligent. (read her bio and reviews). She put me at ease and explained everything in a way that a non-lawyer person could understand. During the process she was always there to answer questions and sooth my nerves. She is upfront, responsible, and doesn't leave you hanging. Also the price is right. I would recommend her to anyone who needs this kind of help. I am now discharged and am so thankful to Lara for making it a smooth process. Barbara

Cindy
June 2, 2020

Lara explained the process of my bankruptcy step by step very well as we went through it. She was very organized. When I left her a voicemail or email she always got right back to me with answers to my questions. She listened to my concerns I had and helped me get through a very difficult time. She stayed in contact with me and gave me updates on my case. I would highly recommend Lara to anyone needing a Bankruptcy Lawyer.

Kevin
April 22, 2020

Lara is the finest attorney I've ever spent any time with. Look, of course anytime we spend our time with attorneys, something in our lives has gone wrong. Just from her personal demeanor, Lara made this experience so painless. I know we all have this sort of societally-induced revulsion against bankruptcy, but Lara made everything so easy. She's such a kind and caring person, and she's on your side. If you're thinking about bankruptcy, you're probably a good candidate, and I can't imagine anyone being better at this than her. Highly recommend.

Lori
March 21, 2020

This awesome lady was always responsive and available, she answered every question in a timely fashion and I never felt like I didn't understand. I couldn't have felt more comfortable and confident going in to a confusing situation she explained every step. Outstanding!

Billie
December 14, 2021

Im not big on leaving reviews, but I highly HIGHLY recommend Lara Gardner. Being such a stressful time for me, she has been nothing but professional, responsive to all my questions and just overall made this experience so smooth. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Thank you so much Lara!

anonymous
September 22, 2021

Lara made this potentially stressful experience such a breeze for me, and was really quick to get all the paperwork back to me and to answer any questions I had. I never felt embarrassed or judged by the situation I was in. Lara was available whenever I needed her and really was such a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her services enough.

Renee
June 24, 2021

Lara has been so supportive and amazing to my financial distress over the years I have had to file Bankruptcy. She has NEVER judged me, but rather been there for me each time. I don't know what I would have done without her help, knowledge and support thru these processes. I will forever be so grateful I found Lara. She is amazing, and I will always refer others to her. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Julie
March 22, 2021

I was embarrassed by filing bankruptcy but Lara made me feel better. She was kind and attentive. She always answered my questions completely and quickly. I had gone to some other lawyers and they just didn't explain things but Lara did. I was very happy I found her.

Heather
September 16, 2020

I am really happy to of had the opportunity to retain Lara Gardner. She is thorough, friendly and .helpful during the whole bankruptcy. She was easily accessible by phone, text, email and by appointment. With me she was very patient.

anonymous
July 27, 2020

I went through a bankruptcy and Lara made the whole experience very easy. She is professional and thoughtful. Anytime I had a question she responded quickly. You will not find a better bankruptcy lawyer. Thank you Lara!

anonymous
June 29, 2020

Always had high credit score and never talked to a lawyer before...for anything...so I went into my consultation scared, stressed, depressed , embarrassed, and humiliated. I was thinking I would be belittled and made to feel like a bad person and/or loser. She is a good/kind person, patient, empathetic and very knowledgeable, intelligent. (read her bio and reviews). She put me at ease and explained everything in a way that a non-lawyer person could understand. During the process she was always there to answer questions and sooth my nerves. She is upfront, responsible, and doesn't leave you hanging. Also the price is right. I would recommend her to anyone who needs this kind of help. I am now discharged and am so thankful to Lara for making it a smooth process. Barbara

Cindy
June 2, 2020

Lara explained the process of my bankruptcy step by step very well as we went through it. She was very organized. When I left her a voicemail or email she always got right back to me with answers to my questions. She listened to my concerns I had and helped me get through a very difficult time. She stayed in contact with me and gave me updates on my case. I would highly recommend Lara to anyone needing a Bankruptcy Lawyer.

Kevin
April 22, 2020

Lara is the finest attorney I've ever spent any time with. Look, of course anytime we spend our time with attorneys, something in our lives has gone wrong. Just from her personal demeanor, Lara made this experience so painless. I know we all have this sort of societally-induced revulsion against bankruptcy, but Lara made everything so easy. She's such a kind and caring person, and she's on your side. If you're thinking about bankruptcy, you're probably a good candidate, and I can't imagine anyone being better at this than her. Highly recommend.

Lori
March 21, 2020

This awesome lady was always responsive and available, she answered every question in a timely fashion and I never felt like I didn't understand. I couldn't have felt more comfortable and confident going in to a confusing situation she explained every step. Outstanding!