About Michelle

Michelle was born and raised in Yakima, Washington. She moved to the westside of the mountains to attend college at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. Directly after college, Michelle moved to Portland to attend Lewis and Clark Law School. Unbeknownst to her, she was attending school with Tim, who would end up being her business partner years later.

After law school, Michelle joined Todd Trierweiler and Associates. There she gained extensive bankruptcy experience in just a couple of short years. Through Todd’s office, Michelle was introduced to the pro-bono bankruptcy clinic and she has volunteered there since 2005. Michelle co-authored a chapter on bankruptcy implications that arise in family law matters, such as dissolution of marriage, for an Oregon State Bar publication.

In 2007 Michelle joined Smith and Greaves, LLP, this time practicing in the area of creditor rights and litigation. There she and Tim became friends, and together they took the leap in opening Eblen Freed PC in 2011.

While not at work, Michelle spends her free time camping, gardening, cooking and trying to keep up with her zoo, which as of this date includes five chickens, two kids, one dog, one cat and one rat.

Education

• Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D.

• Western Washington University, B.A., Political Science

Admitted to Practice

• Oregon State and Federal Courts

• Washington State and Federal Courts

• Idaho State Courts (inactive)

Professional Organizations

• Oregon State Bar Association

• Washington State Bar Association

• Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

• American Association for Justice, member

• Public Justice, member