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Seek reimbursement after an Oregon lawyer steals client money

The Oregon State Bar offers a Client Security Fund reimbursement application; submitting a claim does not guarantee payment.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Review the eligibility rules and claim deadlineReview the Fund rules for qualifying losses from dishonest conduct in Oregon legal practice. Claims generally have a two-year filing rule tied to the listed events, and cannot be approved more than six years after the loss absent a waiver.
  2. Complete the reimbursement applicationProvide the client, lawyer and representation information requested. Add sheets if needed; the form and documents submitted are public records.
  3. Sign and return the applicationEach claimant must have a notarized signature page. Return the completed application to the Client Security Fund, Oregon State Bar, PO Box 231935, Tigard, OR 97281-1935.

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