Atty. Brian Thomas Kiolbasa
Brian Thomas Kiolbasa is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditors' rights, business crisis management and emergency remedies, litigation and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University W.P.
Bankruptcy And Creditors' Rights & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 19+ Years Experience
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About Brian Thomas Kiolbasa at a Glance
Brian Thomas Kiolbasa is an Attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Lane Powell PC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007), Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Ni (2011), and Washington (2023). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2007) and Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business (B.S. Finance, 2003). Active member of Banking Law Section, Federal Bar Association. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Thomas Kiolbasa
- Brian Thomas Kiolbasa is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditors' rights, business crisis management and emergency remedies, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University W.P
- Carey School of Business in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Brian practices at Lane Powell PC in Portland, OR
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Thomas Kiolbasa's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Thomas Kiolbasa handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Portland
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Brian Thomas Kiolbasa is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Oregon →
Civil Litigation in Portland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer Protection in Portland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Brian Thomas Kiolbasa
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Thomas Kiolbasa's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Thomas Kiolbasa brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Ni, and Washington, Brian Thomas Kiolbasa can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and litigation, Brian Thomas Kiolbasa can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Brian Thomas Kiolbasa attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian Thomas Kiolbasa Handles in Portland
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