Michael C. Baxter / Oregon

Michael C. Baxter
Baxter & Baxter, LLP
8835 S.W. Canyon Lane, Suite 130
Portland, Oregon 97225
Tel. (503) 297-9031
Fax (503) 291-9172
www.baxterlaw.com


Michael Baxter is a consumer protection lawyer in Oregon, and a partner in the consumer law firm, Baxter &
Baxter, LLP. Mike Baxter specializes in consumer litigation in three types of cases: 1) unlawful debt
collection; 2) false credit reporting; and 3) consumer fraud.

In 1995, Mike Baxter obtained a $1 million punitive damage verdict against Carr Chevrolet for violations of
Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act. In 1998, he obtained a $600,000 verdict against TRW for violations of
the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In 2002, he obtained a $5.3 million verdict against Trans Union for violations
of the FCRA. In 2005, he obtained a verdict against Equifax for $210,000. In 2003, he received the National
Association of Consumer Advocates' prestigious Trial Attorney of the Year award.

Information about cases that Mike Baxter handles:

Unlawful Debt Collection
Mike Baxter represents consumers who are being harassed by debt collectors for bills they do not owe. Even
when a consumer does owe a bill, Mike Baxter represents consumers who are harassed, abused, or threatened by
debt collectors. Mike Baxter also represents consumers who are being harassed over debts discharged in
bankruptcy.

False Credit Reporting
Mike Baxter represents consumers with false credit reports, inaccurate credit reports, and credit report
errors. Typical cases include victims of identity theft, mixed files (when the accounts of one consumer
appear on the credit reports of another consumer), and inaccurately reported account information (such as
false balances or late payments). Mike Baxter also represents consumers who have false credit reports after
bankruptcy.

Consumer Fraud
Mike Baxter represents consumers who are the victims of fraud, misrepresentation, or unlawful trade
practices. Mike Baxter litigates cases against car dealers, RV dealers, and other businesses that engage in
unlawful trade practices.

Communities
Mike Baxter is able to represent consumers in Oregon, including the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area,
Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas County, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Hillsboro,
Troutdale, and Oregon City. Mike Baxter also works with local counsel in other states in a limited number of
cases.