Timothy J. Fransen - Portland, OR
Attorney at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
Business & Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Portland, OR
900 SW Fifth Avenue 24th Floor Portland, OR 97204
Portland Business & Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Financial Services Litigation & Compliance
Attorney Information
Overview
Tim Fransen’s practice focuses on defending class action and individual claims against consumer financial institutions, collection agencies, debt buyers, and auto dealers involving violations of federal and state financial and consumer protection law, including the FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UTPA, WCAA, and WCPA. In addition, Tim advises clients on compliance with state and federal financial and consumer protection laws and regulations, and helps clients respond to inquiries and investigations from the Oregon Attorney General, Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, Washington Department of Licensing, Washington Attorney General, and other regulators.
Tim also has experience in insurance coverage and defense, land use, aviation, and product liability.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings),
San Francisco,
California, 2007
J.D.
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University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings),
San Francisco,
California, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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California State University, Fresno, 2004
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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California State University, Fresno, 2004
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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“Nuts and Bolts of Attorney Fee Petitions”, Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section Program, October 2017
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“Disparate Impact in Small Business Lending”, Oregon Bankers Association, Lending Committee meeting, April 2017
- “Elements of a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Claim”, Oregon Paralegal Association, Member meeting, January 2015
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2007
- Washington, 2016
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon
Other Affiliations
- Oregon Association (Defense Counsel)
- Multnomah Bar Association (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
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Contact
900 SW Fifth Avenue
24th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 323-9000
Fax: (503) 323-9000
Email: Send a message
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