Atty. Tim Coleman
Practicing law for more than 20 years, helping business and families achieve success, and plan for their futures.Tim Coleman graduated in 1993 from Creighton University School of Law with a JD, and from Brigham Young University in 1990 with a BA in International Relations. Admitted to practice before the federal courts for the Eastern District of Washington, and the State Courts of Washington.
Bankruptcy Attorney · Serving Salem, OR · 33+ Years Experience
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About Tim Coleman at a Glance
Tim Coleman is an Attorney based in Salem, Oregon, practicing at OlsenDaines. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Brigham Young University (B.A. International, 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Salem, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim Coleman
- Practicing law for more than 20 years, helping business and families achieve success, and plan for their futures.Tim Coleman graduated in 1993 from Creighton University School of Law with a JD, and from Brigham Young University in 1990 with a BA in International Relations
- Admitted to practice before the federal courts for the Eastern District of Washington, and the State Courts of Washington
- Member of the Washington State Bar Association
- Tim has been practicing law for 28 years, helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve success and plan for their futures
- He has worked in private practice representing individuals and businesses, and as in-house counsel for a major food manufacturing company
- He joined OlsenDaines in 2014 and focuses primarily on bankruptcy
- Tim’s goal is to put his clients in the best financial position possible
- Tim has been married to his lovely wife Kim for 30 years
- Kim is a Kiwi, born and raised in New Zealand
- They have four great children ages 20-30
- Even though their children are now allegedly adults (as Tim likes to say) and making their way successfully in the world they will never stop being their kids
- In his spare time, Tim likes to golf (his goal is to someday shoot his age on the golf course, of course he may need to be 100 before that ever happens), read, and work out
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Tim Coleman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim Coleman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salem.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Salem
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salem
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 Salem 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.
Salem Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salem-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 Salem Choose Tim Coleman
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 Tim Coleman's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tim Coleman brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Tim Coleman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Salem
A Salem-based practice means Tim Coleman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Tim Coleman Handles in Salem
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