Erich M. Paetsch

Bio

Erich Paetsch is a member of the Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Group and the Litigation Group. His practice is focused on providing financial institutions and business clients with a broad array of legal services. Erich is experienced in defending lawsuits involving creditors’ rights and lender liability issues. He routinely assists clients with loan document review, loan document drafting, lender policies, negotiation of loan workouts, and asset recovery actions. He has extensive experience representing creditors in complex bankruptcy proceedings. As a member of the Litigation Group, Erich routinely assists businesses in prosecuting and defending all types of businesses in contract disputes and collection actions. In addition, Erich has extensive experience litigating real property disputes, including lease disputes, title defects, and easement litigation.  

Practice Areas

• Creditor's Rights & Bankruptcy
• Litigation

Industry Focuses

• Financial Services
• Construction

Education

Lewis and Clark Law School
J.D., 1999

Lewis and Clark College
B.A., International Affairs, 1995

Bar Admissions

• Oregon
• Washington
• U.S. District Court (Oregon)
• U.S. District Court (Western District of Washington)
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Oregon)
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Activities

• Board member, Salem Art Association Endowment Foundation
• Board member, Oregon Artist Series Foundation
• Board member, Willamette Academy

Off the Job

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