Ann Chapman has been practicing in the bankruptcy arena for nearly forty years. She specializes in the representation of individuals and small business in Chapters 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (wage earner and small business reorganization), focusing primarily on debtor representation.

She has been recognized for her many achievements, including public speaking on bankruptcy topics on a regional and local basis, her pro bono efforts and her professionalism as a member of the bar. She has been A/V rated by Martindale Hubbell for over 25 years and has been a Super Lawyer in the consumer area for more than 10 years. She was the proud recipient of the William N. Stiles Award in 2014 which is an award given by the Debtor-Creditor section that recognizes significant contributions to the Debtor-Creditor section and members of the public.  She strives to provide competent and compassionate representation to her clients.

  • “Quantum Leap! Oregon’s Increased Homestead Exemption Makes Up For Lost Ground,” Co-author, OSB Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter (Spring 2024)
  • Bankruptcy and Family Law, Co-author, 21 Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education; Family Law Section 21.1 (2002)
  • “Practicing Law from the Heart,” Author, William Mitchell Magazine (Spring 2001)
  • “Sacred Duty,” Author, Oregon State Bar Bulletin (Aug/Sept 2000 issue)
  • “Letter to a Law School Graduate,” Author, Willamette Law Review (Spring 1999)
  • “Reflections on Professionalism,” Author, Oregon Debtor-Creditor Newsletter (Fall 1998, p 3)
  • “Avoiding Malpractice Traps: Avoiding Judicial Liens,” Co-Author, In Brief (Oct. 1994, p 1)
  • Columnist – various articles, Oregonian
  • Quoted numerous times on bankruptcy topics: Oregonian, Portland Tribune, Business Journal, Willamette Week

  • Oregon State Bar
  • Oregon Law Institute
  • Northwest Bankruptcy Institute
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Multnomah Bar Association
  • National Business Institute
  • Willamette University College of Law
  • Pro Bono Clinic
  • Professional Women’s Group, Dress for Success
  • Oregon Attorney Assistance Program
  • Cable Television Program, Legal Links, Oregon State Bar
  • Interview, Portland Monthly Magazine (February 2008)
  • Interview, OPB Radio, Oregon Territory – Bankruptcy (2005)
  • Interviews, KGW, Channel 8, Bankruptcy, Joe Smith Business Segment
  • Interviews, KEX Radio, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy
  • Interview, KXL Radio, Bankruptcy Reform Act 2005, Lars Larson
  • Interview, KXL Radio, Foreclosure Crisis, Brian Bushlach

Professional Organizations

  • Pro Bono Clinic, since its inception over 15 years ago
    • Volunteer
    • Mediator
  • Oregon State Bar
    • Credit Abuse Resistance Education Committee (C.A.R.E.), Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Past Chair – Executive Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Chair, Professionalism Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Co-Chair, CLE Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Treasurer – Executive Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Secretary – Executive Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Member at Large – Executive Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Chair, Consumer Law and Chapter 13 Subcommittee, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • Organizing Committee for Portrait Hanging Ceremony for U.S. Bankruptcy Judges, Debtor-Creditor Section
    • CLE Committee, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • Member, WOMBATS (Women Bankruptcy Attorneys)
  • Consumer Law and Chapter 13
  • Merit Screening Committee Member, Ninth Circuit Executive’s Office
  • William Mitchell Second Century Society
  • Pro Bono Committee
  • Advisory Board Member, Past Director, Past President
  • Portland Alano Club
    • Endowment Committee

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Ann is an avid golfer who has competed as an amateur since 2014 at both regional and national levels, first with the Executive Women’s Golf Association (“EWGA”) and later with the LPGA Amateurs, after it acquired the EWGA in 2018. As part of an eight-woman match team with the EWGA, “The Green Gang” (many U of O graduates on that team), her team won the EWGA Cup Championship, competing against 36 other teams to win a two-day competition at the Reunion Golf Resort in Orlando, Florida. Five of those team members joined three others that later formed the “Oregon Birdie Hunters”. The Oregon Birdie Hunters won the 2022 LPGA Amateur Cup, competing against 49 other teams at Horseshoe Bay Golf Resort in Texas, making Ann and four of her teammates two-time national champions in amateur team match play competition.