Overview
Jeannie Lihs is a PACE® Registered Paralegal in the Bankruptcy Section of Stoel Rives’ Corporate Practice Group.
Jeannie has worked in the legal field for more than 20 years, both as a paralegal and as a legal assistant.
Jeannie enjoys working closely with clients and attorneys to provide the highest quality representation. She is a “go-getter” and is often praised by clients and attorneys alike for the timeliness and quality of her work.
Education
- Portland Community College, Paralegal Certificate, 2005
- Mt. Hood Community College, A.A.S., Legal Administrative Assistant, 1998
Experience
- Prepares motions for relief from stay, proof of claims, fee applications, demand letters, complaints, default pleadings, registering foreign judgments, and post-judgment collection documents such as writs of execution and writs of garnishment.
- Manages all aspects of foreclosure files, subject to final review and approval by responsible attorney.
- Prepares and files UCC-1 and UCC-3 filing statements in various jurisdictions.
- Extensive knowledge and filing experience with ECF/CM and PACER.
- Prepares and maintains claims registers for large bankruptcy and receivership cases.
- Attends 341(a) meetings on behalf of clients.
- Monitors bankruptcy and litigation case dockets to protect client’s interests.
- Prepares and records deeds and other real property documents.
- Conducts title review and analysis.
- Reviews and analyzes land surveys.
- Orders Phase II reports on behalf of clients.
- Conducts client intake interviews.
- Prepares expungement documents and assist clients through the process.
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- Presenter, “Land Surveys and Legal Descriptions for Paralegals,” Institute for Paralegal Education, Webinar, January 2020
- Presenter, “Portland Community College—Career Day,” Portland, OR, January 2015
Affiliations
Professional
- PACE® Registered Paralegal
- Oregon Paralegal Association, 2005–present; past President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Board Member, and various committee chairs
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations, 2005–present
Civic
- CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington & Columbia Counties, former Court Appointed Special Advocate
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Columbia County, former Team Captain
- Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington, former Troop Leader and Volunteer