Bankruptcy Law Center

Get personalized and expert guidance while learning how the law can protect you and your family through Bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcy in numbers

We strive for quality and results in all of our client cases, and invest in making sure your protected during filing to the fullest extent of the law.

174

Combined
Years of Experience

45000

+ represented clients

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Harassment & garnishments

A bankruptcy filing requires that the creditor immediately cease collection efforts and most creditors are no longer entitled to garnish your wages.

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Foreclosures

Under federal bankruptcy law, foreclosure efforts cease immediately upon filing.

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Internal Revenue Service

A bankruptcy filing immediately stops the IRS, and some taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy.

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Our Expert Bankruptcy Lawyers

Our legal team is comprised entirley of lawyers who specialize in Bankruptcy filings in Portland, Oregon, and SW Washington.

Donna J Smith

Managing Attorney

Donna graduated from Northwood University with a Bachelor’s degree in business and received her law degree from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College. Donna was an associate with Todd Trierweiler & Associates from 2002 through 2006, and she rejoined the firm in 2014.

Donna J Smith

Mike Blaskowsky

Attorney

Mike has been an attorney since 1984, and since 1997 has been exclusively in bankruptcy law, both in private practice and as a legal analyst for the District of Oregon Bankruptcy Court. He has spoken at several continuing legal education seminars, speaks at the Canby High School Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARA), and has coauthored a section of the Oregon State Bar’s treatise on Bankruptcy law.

Mike Blaskowsky

Gerald Pederson

Attorney

Gerald (Jerry) Pederson graduated from Wabash College with a degree in Ancient Greek and Philosophy. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Classical Languages and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and took coursework towards earning a PhD in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin.

Gerald Pederson

Todd Trierweiler

Attorney/Owner

Todd Trierweiler is the owner of Todd Trierweiler & Associates, a consumer and small business bankruptcy firm that he started in 1985. Currently employing six attorneys, his firm has represented over 40,000 clients over the past 31 years.

Todd Trierweiler

Approach Bankruptcy and Debt Relief with a Trusted Team of Experienced Lawyers

Todd Trierweiler & Associates (DBA Bankruptcy Law Center) offers highly experienced bankruptcy lawyers in Oregon and Washington.

We specialize in helping individuals with consumer and small business bankruptcy, tax and debt problems. Licensed in both Oregon & Washington, we specialize in bankruptcy law.

With our 6 attorney law firm we have the experience and skill to help you. In this website you will find information on bankruptcy in Oregon and Washington.

We are a debt relief agency. If appropriate, we help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code

Practice
Areas

Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)

Benefit from a federal program designed to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes.

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Automobiles

See how you can keep your car after filing for Bankruptcy by arranging for the proper agreements.

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Reaffirmation Agreements

Work with secured creditors to for agreements that allow terms to be met as if a bankruptcy had not been filed.

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Secured Property

Understand how a reaffirmation agreement can help protect your belongings from creditors.

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Real Property

Discover how to get favorable contract terms on your first mortgage through reaffirmation.

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Mortgage Modifications

Help mitigate your losses by strategically reducing your monthly payments to something you can afford.

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What our customers say about us

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   L T 
 May 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Put my mind at ease in less than 10 minutes. Very nice and professional
  
 
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   Tc Warneke 
 March 1, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly professional and easy to work with the team at Todd Trierweiler & Associates has made the experience of getting through the process as painless as possible.
  
 
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   Jason 
 February 23, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very comfortable to talk to.
  
 
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   Sanjay Gupta 
 November 14, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was absolutely easy to work with Todd. Very detail oriented and genuinely compassionate person. Extremely knowledgeable and willing to help. I feel totally confident that I have come to right pace for filing bankruptcy. No second thoughts - just a very genuine attorney who is ready to help me for my best.
  
 
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   Thomas Creamer 
 October 23, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 35 years in business, and I owe Todd and his wonderful staff a great debt of gratitude. When I met Todd, I was in a world of financial trouble, following the pandemic, and decline of the Portland business core.  He helped me prioritize my biggest threats, and dealt with them, one by one. Go meet with Todd, and I bet you will be as happy as I am, with my new lease on life! Thank you Todd, and Donna too!  She is wonderful! Thomas Creamer
  
 
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   Brittany Rowe 
 September 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are amazing ppl and a great help in messy situations. Thank you  for helping me in my time of need.
  
 
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   Luke Morley 
 August 5, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Todd Trierweiler did a masterful job averting a foreclosure for an elderly family friend (almost 90).   Todd’s calm and professional demeanor not only solved the problem, but he did it in such a way that he allayed the fears of our friend, who was fearful she was going to lose her home. I would highly recommend Todd as an expert attorney with a rare gift for explaining complex legal issues in a succinct and straightforward manner. Luke Morley
  
 
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   LittleMiss 
 March 24, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The thought of going through bankruptcy was overwhelming and I was so lost on where to start. I am so blessed I found them. They were so understanding and supportive throughout my entire process.  Todd and his staff were so kind to me..Im so thankful they helped me overcome this difficult time in my life and I highly recommend them if you’re looking for the right support!
  
 
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   Erica Guzman 
 December 11, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience when working with this law firm. Everyone is always so helpful and quick to respond to any of my questions, they made me feel extremely comfortable while going through the bankruptcy process. Even though it should have been an extremely stressful time, everyone made the process super easy for me. 10/10 recommend them for anyone going through bankruptcy.