About Clarke

Clarke Balcom is a bankruptcy attorney based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in consumer law and foreclosure defense. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and all federal courts, including the U.S. Tax Court. Balcom holds a Certificate in Federal Tax Law from the Northwestern School of Law and is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Multnomah Bar Association.

He also serves as the Chairperson of the Debtor-Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar. In 2006, Balcom founded Clarke Balcom Law, located at 1312 SW 16th Ave., 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97201. The firm focuses on bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure prevention, and tax resolution. Balcom has been recognized for his work, including winning a $432,200 judgment for clients in a consumer debt case.

Balcom earned his Bachelor of Science from Portland State University in 1996 and his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark College Law School in 2001. He is certified in Federal Tax Law and is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA). Balcom's practice areas include bankruptcy, debt relief, tax problem resolution, foreclosure defense, and debt collection defense. He has been recognized with a 4.6 out of 5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Clarke Balcom Law at (503) 224-5950 or visit their website at clarkebalcomlaw.com.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Oregon

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon U.S. District Court · Admitted 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2001
U.S. Tax Court Tax Court · Admitted 2001

Types of Cases Handled

Bankruptcy Debt Settlement Foreclosure Prevention Tax Resolution

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiation Consultation

Certifications & Awards

Federal Tax Law

Lewis & Clark Law School

Professional Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers (NACBA)

has membership Current

National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1312 SW 16th Ave 2nd Floor Portland OR 97201