With a background in economics, Margot is able to quickly apply legal principles to the business world, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and simplify complex issues for her clients. She is a rare mix of analytical and compassionate, so is able to maintain a broad practice that encompasses bankruptcy and creditors' rights, litigation, and estate planning and administration.  
 
Margot represents parties in all types of insolvency matters. She advises banks, credit unions, equipment finance companies, creditors and receivers in state and federal court.  Margot also advises credit unions on a variety of regulatory and business matters, and assists clients with estate planning and administration.  Margot is actively involved in the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section.  She is currently a member of the Editorial Board and is a past officer of the Executive Committee for that section.
  
Margot also represents companies and individuals in state-court litigation. She has developed expertise in the areas of business litigation, real property disputes and commercial collections. Margot's economics, business, and debtor-creditor experience all come together to help her analyze what potential claims are truly worth. 
  
Lastly, Margot provides advice and counseling to individuals, families, and fiduciaries on a wide range of issues affecting estate planning and estate administration.  She assists clients with all aspects of estate planning – i.e., drafting wills and/or trusts, planning for incapacitation, selecting guardians and powers of attorney, etc.  Margot works closely with her clients to develop implement a plan that will provide for efficient administration of assets while protecting clients and their loved ones. Finally, when disputes arise concerning estate administration, Margot will assist clients in resolving those disputes.

Little Known Facts: Has an economics degree and was an economist before attending law school | Loves gardening | Enjoys ceramic arts | Was married in Scotland even though she and her husband have no ties to the country 

Are They or Aren’t They – U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of “Debt Collector” under FDCPA By Margot Seitz, Farleigh Wada Witt (Page 6), Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Newsletter Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1
 

SCOUNDRELLY INTENT: Can Debtor’s Misrepresentation About A Single Asset Defeat Non-Dischargability Under Section 523(a)(2)(A)? By Susan T. Alterman, Kell, Alterman & Runstein, LLP; Margot Seitz, Farleigh Wada Witt (Page 5), Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Newsletter Vol. XXXVII, No. 3