Atty. Joanne Sherman

Atty. Joanne Sherman

Ms. Joanne Sherman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law.

Portland Portland 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (971) 497-0105 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joanne Sherman at a glance

Joanne Sherman is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1990). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1987) and University of Texas (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Joanne Sherman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law
  • Joanne received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Joanne practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Joanne Sherman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joanne Sherman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joanne Sherman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Joanne Sherman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joanne Sherman

Where is Joanne Sherman's law office located?
Joanne Sherman's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanne Sherman handle?
Joanne Sherman focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Joanne Sherman practiced law?
Joanne Sherman has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joanne Sherman go to law school?
Joanne Sherman earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Joanne Sherman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1987
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1990

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