Behrends Carusone Attorneys at Law PC - Eugene, OR

Over Four Decades of Bankruptcy and Tax Law Leadership in Eugene

Severe financial distress frequently involves an intricate combination of consumer loans, underwater real estate, and mounting tax liabilities. Located at 1445 Willamette Street, Suite 9, in the heart of Eugene, Behrends Carusone Attorneys at Law PC has provided sophisticated legal solutions to individuals and businesses across Lane County since 1981. Founded by attorney Stephen Behrends, a recipient of the prestigious Lane County Bar Association Professionalism Award who holds a Master of Laws in Taxation, the firm pairs deep academic knowledge with practical courtroom acumen. Working alongside attorneys Judson M. Carusone and Jodi Neel, the firm offers comprehensive counsel in federal bankruptcy proceedings, IRS debt negotiation, and state administrative disputes. When debt problems jeopardize your home, savings, or business, choosing to hire an attorney with decades of specialized debtor-creditor experience ensures your financial interests are protected under both federal and Oregon statutes.

Strategic Advocacy from Dedicated Tax and Debt Relief Lawyers

Managing debt crises requires looking at the total financial picture rather than applying one-size-fits-all remedies. As seasoned debt relief lawyers and tax lawyers, the attorneys at Behrends Carusone evaluate every angle of personal and business balance sheets to formulate sustainable recovery plans. Key practice areas include:

• Bankruptcy lawyers: Guiding clients through Chapter 7 liquidation to discharge unsecured credit card debt and personal loans, and structuring Chapter 13 reorganization plans to save homes from foreclosure and protect equity.
• Debt relief lawyers: Asserting statutory consumer rights, stopping aggressive collection lawsuits, defeating bank account garnishments, and restoring long-term financial stability.
• Tax lawyers: Resolving delinquent federal and Oregon state income tax debts, negotiating offers in compromise, securing penalty abatements, and handling commercial property tax assessment appeals.
• Irs dispute lawyers: Defending individuals and business owners against aggressive IRS audits, preventing tax liens and levies, and representing taxpayers before the United States Tax Court.
• Financial and ip lawyers: Helping business owners navigate workout agreements, asset preservation strategies, and commercial reorganizations to shield ongoing operations from fiscal collapse.

Defending Against Foreclosures and Enforcing the Automatic Stay

Homeownership is often a family's most valuable asset, yet job disruptions or medical crises can quickly trigger mortgage defaults. Behrends Carusone utilizes the federal bankruptcy automatic stay to halt judicial and non-judicial foreclosure proceedings across Oregon. By integrating Chapter 13 repayment structures, homeowners can cure pre-petition mortgage arrears over several years while continuing normal monthly payments. If your wages are currently being garnished or an auction date has been scheduled, you may need an attorney urgently to invoke statutory protections and halt creditor enforcement. The firm's attorneys act decisively to keep families in their homes and stop harassing collection efforts.

Compassionate Legal Guidance Rooted in the Eugene Community

At Behrends Carusone, every client is treated with the highest degree of respect, confidentiality, and empathy. The firm prides itself on demystifying complex bankruptcy and tax rules, explaining all options in straightforward terms so clients make confident, informed decisions. If you need to find a lawyer in Eugene with an impeccable track record of ethical advocacy and multi-decade courtroom success, reach out to Behrends Carusone Attorneys at Law PC to schedule a consultation.