Michael A. Elson joined Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP as an associate in 2008. Prior to joining the firm he was an associate with Heller Ehrman, LLP in its New York office, where he practiced commercial litigation. Outside the office, Michael enjoys hiking and camping and actively performs in musical groups playing keyboards and bass.

PRACTICE AREAS:

• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (Wage Earner Plans)
• Chapter 7 (Liquidation)
• Commercial Litigation
• Debtor/Creditor Issues
  

BAR ADMISSIONS:

• Oregon State Bar, 2008
• New York State Bar, 2007 (inactive)
  
• US District Court, District of New York, 2007
• US District Court, District of Oregon, 2008
  

EDUCATION:

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law,(J.D., magna cum laude, 2006)
• Articles Editor, Cardozo Law Review
• Binghamton University (B.S., 2002)
• Financial Economics Major

MEMBERSHIPS:

• Oregon State Bar, 2008 - Present
• Oregon Debtor/Creditor Section, 2008-Present
• Multnomah Bar Association, 2008-Present