Media Inquiries

The consumer attorneys of Baxter & Baxter, LLP, are frequently contacted by the media seeking comment or background on breaking news stories involving identity theft, credit reporting, unlawful debt collection, and other consumer issues. Below are sample appearances and quotations by Baxter & Baxter, LLP, attorneys.

Media inquiries can be directed to Justin Baxter at (503) 297-9031, or email us using the contact form. Please provide contact information, the subject matter you are seeking comment or background on, and the date and time you would like to speak.

Baxter & Baxter, LLP, Consumer Lawyer Quoted on CNN Money on Disputing Debts

Justin Baxter was quoted in a CNN Money article with Gerri Willis, CNN's personal finance editor, on how to dispute debts to debt collectors. Baxter noted that many debts were subject to a three to six year statute of limitations, after which time, creditors could no longer sue a debtor.

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Justin Baxter talks to KGW 8 News about Changes to Credit Card Agreements

Justin Baxter talked to Pat Dooris of KGW 8 about a new law affecting how credit card lenders can amend the terms of a cardholder agreement. In the story, Justin Baxter pointed out that the legislation was a good start, but left millions of Americans still struggling.

Senate Passes Credit Card Legislation, KGW 8, May 19, 2009

Senate Passes Credit Card Legislation, KGW 8, May 19, 2009 (Segment 2)

Baxter & Baxter, LLP, Attorney Comments in the Oregonian: Little banks pay for bigger banks' blunders

Justin Baxter was interviewed by the Oregonian about the plight of small regional bank customers who have had their savings account yield rates reduced. The article was about one regional bank's decision to pay a lower interest rate on interest bearing accounts.

Baxter & Baxter, LLP, attorney Justin Baxter commented: "You see issues like this, and it's essentially small scale fraud," he said. "If a bank cheats everyone out of $10, nobody is likely to bring a case, but that nickel-and-diming adds up for the bank."

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Justin Baxter talks to KOIN 6 News about Debt Collectors using Facebook

Justin Baxter sat down with Mike Donahue of KOIN 6 to discuss the use of attractive women as Facebook "friends" to track debtors. In the story, debt collectors were using attractive women as "friends" on Facebook to track down and keep track of debtors.