Jeffrey C. "Jeff" Misley

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" Misley


Sussman Shank LLP

Recognized since 2014

Portland, Oregon

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Jeff has 30 years of experience in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency, and creditors' rights. His practice focuses on representing creditors, lenders, governmental entities, trustees, and court appointed receivers in both federal and state court cases. Jeff frequently represents secured creditors in Chapter 11 cases filed throughout the country including such cases as Montgomery Ward, Regal Cinemas, Kmart, MCI WorldCom, TWA, Budget Rent-a-Car, Delta, and Northwest Airlines. He also represents creditors in bankruptcy litigation, including preference, fraudulent conveyance, and dischargeability proceedings.

Jeff represents business clients in state and federal court litigation filed in Oregon and Washington and provides counsel on general business matters. A significant portion of his practice involves representing individuals and businesses in the agriculture industry.

Jeff's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice includes:

  • Bankruptcy Reorganizations
  • Business & Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Chapter 7 & 11 Trustee Representation
  • Debtor/Creditor Rights Enforcement of Article 9 and Statutory Lien Rights
  • Post-Judgment Collection
  • Representation of Agricultural Producers and Suppliers
  • Representation of Food Distributors and Suppliers
  • Representation of Receivers and Fiduciaries
  • Representation of Creditors and Lenders in
  • Bankruptcy State and Federal Court Litigation
  • Workouts with Creditors

Location
  • 1000 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1400
    Portland, OR 97205
Education
  • Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Lewis & Clark College, B.S.
Bar Admissions
  • Oregon, State Bar
  • Washington, State Bar
Affiliations
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Oregon State Bar - Agricultural Law Section
  • Oregon State Bar - Debtor-Creditor Section
Court Admissions
  • United States District Courts of Washington, including the Eastern and Western Districts

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Portland, OR (2021)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Portland, OR (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Portland, OR
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Bankruptcy, Portland, OR
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2014 - 2021: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Oregon Super Lawyers® 2006 - 2020
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Agriculture Law

Publications

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