Kent Anderson

Offers Video Calls | Open for Business
Kent Anderson: Attorney with Kent Anderson Law Office
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Kent Anderson established his private practice in 1978. He has extensive experience in resolving Oregon State and Federal tax disputes, including tax-driven bankruptcy, offers in compromise, tax settlements, installment payment agreements, and administrative appeals. Kent is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, the U.S. Tax Court, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S Supreme Court.

Kent Anderson has a national reputation for taxation and bankruptcy expertise. He has lectured for lawyers, realtors, and tax professionals about Tax Liens, Tax Collection Defense, Mortgage Modifications, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and other Debtor-Creditor matters. He has been a featured speaker at The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, The Northwest Bankruptcy Institute, and The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).

An active member of the NACBA’s lobbying program for many years, Kent was invited to speak at U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s Mortgage Foreclosure Solutions Summit.

A lifelong resident of Oregon, Kent enjoys hiking, traveling, and the arts. He served on the Board of Directors of Eugene Ballet Company from 1979 to 2007. Kent is an experienced cook and food lover; he enjoys making and eating gourmet meals. One of his personal goals is to eat at the world’s top-rated restaurants.

Professional Organizations

• Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section Executive Committee 1996-1998; and 1999-2001;

• Oregon State Bar, Tax Law Section;

• Roland Rodman Inn of Court;

• American Bar Association, Tax Section;

• American Bankruptcy Institute;

• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys;

• National Association of Consumer Advocates;

• Bankruptcy Law Network;

• American Board of Certification Consumer Bankruptcy.
See more ›

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax Relief
  • Student Loans
  • Mortgage Help
  • Tax Liens and Tax Collection Defense
  • Tax Controversy Matters
  • Audit Representation
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  • Debtor-Creditor Matters
  • Probate, Conservatorships and Estates

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Oregon, B.S., Biology, 1975
Law School Attended:
University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., Law, 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Oregon; 1979, United States District Court for the District of Oregon; 1979, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1996, United States Tax Court; 2008, United States Supreme Court
Languages:
German
Birth Information:
Eugene, Oregon, August 17, 1949
ISLN:
909436610

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$325 - $495/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
Other

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/29/22 in Bankruptcy Chapter 7

    Top notch, experienced lawyer. I refer my clients with serious financial or tax problems to Kent!

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/27/22 in Taxation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/27/22 in Consumer Bankruptcy

    Kent is a well-respected attorney known for his depth of knowledge and experience in the fields of consumer bankruptcy and tax. I would refer a family member to Kent (my highest rating).

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/07/22 in Taxation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/04/22 in Bankruptcy

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/04/22 in Taxation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/28/22 in Bankruptcy

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/14/22 in Bankruptcy

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/07/22 in Bankruptcy

    Mr. Anderson carries himself with a high degree of professionalism. He is receptive to the comments of his clients and seems to make every effort to keep his clients fully informed of the legal matters directly affecting them.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/06/22 in Bankruptcy

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (17 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

See more
Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

I needed to get my 2021 taxes done. I had the Kent Anderson Law Office prepare my 2021 taxes for me. They did an excellent job and would highly recommend them. It was done quickly and very professiona...

See more

Avvo Peer Endorsements

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Video Call Options

  • Zoom

Contact Kent Anderson

Contact Information:

541-762-6929  Phone

kentandersonlaw.com/professionals/#

www.kentandersonlaw.com

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.