Tara J. Schleicher

Tara J. Schleicher

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tara J. Schleicher
Tara J. Schleicher
Portland, OR
Works at
Foster Garvey PC

53 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Tara's practice emphasizes bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation.

She represents all types of parties in all types of bankruptcy matters including unsecured creditors' committees, business debtors in reorganization proceedings, creditors including banks and other financial service providers, bankruptcy trustees and receivers. She protects clients' interests and represents them on a national level in multiple bankruptcy jurisdictions.

Tara is certified by the American Board of Certification as a business bankruptcy specialist and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Her business acumen allows her to effectively handle all aspects of complicated Chapter 11s, receiverships, workouts and other insolvency issues including adversary proceedings and contested matters.

Works at
Foster Garvey PC

53 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Education

  • Willamette University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • Willamette University, MBA, graduated 1995
  • Oregon State University, BS, Journalism, graduated 1990

Bar Admissions

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar

Affiliations

  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Executive Committee - Past Chair
  • Turnaround Management Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

Additional Information

  • Board Certified - Business Bankruptcy Law
Tara is certified by the American Board of Certification as a business bankruptcy specialist.

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