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Jody Stahancyk has earned the reputation as a strong woman and a formidable opponent in the courtroom who all the while has a generous heart and is a pillar of her community. Jody Stahancyk founded the family law firm in 1987 after a decade of legal work. She began her legal practice in 1973 as a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney where she successfully prosecuted for 6 years. In 1979 she was appointed as the Referee (Pro-tem Judge) for the Multnomah County Juvenile Court where she sat until 1982. After this appointment she spent a year as an Assistant Oregon Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. From 1983 until she began private practice in 1986, Jody was a full time mother and wife.|Since 1986, Jody has led her firm in making innovative and creative advances in the area of family law. She prides herself on creative solutions to difficult problems in every area of her work. Today, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook has grown to over sixteen attorneys and fifty support staff with offices in Portland, Bend, Prineville and Astoria, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. SKJ&H is one of the leading family law firms in the Northwest. Jody Stahancyk’s practice emphasis is complex asset divorces.. Professional Activities: Jody is a member of the Oregon State Bar as well as a member of multiple local bars where she has served on various committees. Jody regularly lectures at continuing legal education seminars as well as being a guest lecturer at various Oregon colleges and Law Schools.Community Activities: Jody is currently on the boards of the Children’s Relief Nursery and Child Centered Solutions and has previously served on the boards of the Perry Center, Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Charity Ball, Lutheran Family Services and as a Trustee of Linfield College. Jody particularly enjoys feeding the Lincoln High School Football Team pre-game mac and cheese at the Portland Office and working with the SKJ&H High School Intern Program which includes twenty-five high school students. The SKJ&H Student Interns polish their skills in work ethic, presentation, etiquette, problem solving and creative business thinking. They also spearhead a variety of community projects including volunteering at the Children’s Relief Nursery. In 2005, the SKJ&H Student Interns produced a short film titled The Firm which they published and distributed on DVD.In 2006, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook was honored with the 2005 Better Business Bureau Large Business of the Year Award for overall excellence in Integrity, Community Service, Community Involvement, and Innovative Business Practices. SKJ&H is the first law firm to win this prestigious award. Jody and her husband, John Crawford, and their children Seth and Kate attend Trinity Episcopal Church.

Jeana is an associate with the Wills and Estates team and her practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and taxation.  Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Jeana practiced at Ball Janik LLP in Portland for four years.. In addition to being an attorney, Jeana holds an Oregon CPA license and has an LL.M. in Taxation.  Prior to law school, Jeana practiced as a CPA with Schultz & Crouse, CPAs in Portland for six years.  In her spare time Jeana enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

James D. McVittie, Attorney at Law, principal attorney at Legacy Preservation Law.. Jim’s desire to help others led him to start his own law firm in 2000 to focus on estate planning issues. In 2011 the firm rebranded as Legacy Preservation Law to more accurately reflect the services we provide.. Jim is a native of Washington state, receiving his undergraduate  degree in Political Science from Washington State University in 1984.  Jim attended law school at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1987. After law school Jim passed the bar exam in both Oregon and Washington and is currently licensed to practice in both states.. Jim enjoys boating, community involvement, travel, scuba diving, kayaking, camping, hiking and skiing.

I am a partner with the law firm of Fitzwater Law.  My practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning and administration, including planning for high-net worth clients, complex trust administration, preparation of estate tax returns, and planning for people with special needs.. After 23 years of practicing estate planning and estate administration, I believe that promoting family harmony is the core of a good estate plan. My early background as a professor allowed me to develop the skills to explain the law, even technical aspects of the law like taxes and public benefits, in a way that is understandable and practical. I am a visual person so I tend to draw flowcharts and use a white board to illustrate the discussion points for my clients.. For my estate planning practice, I specialize in working with families who have complex issues such as special needs, blended family, or estate/gift tax concerns. I also enjoy estate administration and helping people organize and manage the distribution of assets when a friend or a family member has passed away. In my time off I am entertained by the antics of my two lively young girls, my charming husband, and all of our loveable pets.. Specialties: Estate planning and administration, including planning for high-net worth clients, complex trust administration, preparation of estate tax returns, and planning for people with special needs

Irina's practice is primarily concentrated in the area of business and family-based immigration. She works with domestic and international companies in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees and secure temporary employment visas and permanent residence. Irina manages the relationships with key corporate clients, providing legal advice and guidance to small and large companies on the issues of immigration and compliance.  Irina also works with individual clients in the area of family-based immigration, and to date, have represented clients from over 70 countries around the world.. Irina is a native of Russia, who in 1994 was selected to participate in the Future Leaders Exchange (Flex) Program, sponsored by the United States Department of State as part of the Freedom Support Act (FSA) of 1992. She was one of 1,200 talented and motivated students who spent the 1994 academic year in the United States with a goal to enhance an understanding and dialogue between the people of the United States and Russia.  Irina graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University in 2000.  Irina subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2004.. Prior to founding The Batrakova Law Office (TBLO) in 2012, Irina was an Immigration Associate at one of the largest business immigration practices in the U.S. of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC in Raleigh, NC, where she was managing the relationships with key corporate clients, providing legal advise and guidance to small, mid-size and Fortune 100 companies on the issues of immigration and compliance.  Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Irina was an Immigration Attorney for with a boutique firm of Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP in Portland, Oregon, where she practiced in the area of employment-based and family-based immigration.

In more than 35 years of law practice, Dean Alterman has advised private businesses and real estate investors across a range that includes buying, selling, and leasing commercial and multi-family real estate, negotiating development agreements, forming condominiums, acquiring and selling businesses, and the other legal matters that come up in the business world. Known for his unusual memory and his mathematical mind, Dean brings to his practice the experience of eight years in real estate sales, two terms on a county planning commission, and a stint as an outside director of a community bank and its holding company.. Dean frequently speaks and writes on real estate and land use topics. In 2015 the American Bar Association published his first book, a primer for aspiring real estate lawyers titled "How to Build a Real Estate Law Practice," and in 2020 the ABA published his second book, "How to Draft Easements." When not at his desk advising clients, Dean is an active leader in Portland's civic life, with present or past board service on many cultural and educational organizations, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland Piano International. Dean earned his A.B. in statistics from Harvard College in 1981. Dean received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in 1989.

I was born and raised in Wisconsin and relocated to Portland in 2008. I have been licensed to practice law in Oregon since 2009.. Since 2012, I have focused my practice on estate planning, estate administration, and elder law. Prior to 2012, I represented low-income clients in family law matters as a staff attorney at St. Andrew Legal Clinic and worked as a clerk in the Clackamas County probate court.. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Erik, and our dogs, Gary and Bea. I am an avid Portland Pickles baseball fan.. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!  OR

I specialize in probate administration and estate planning.  Assisting people in dealing with the difficulties following the death of a loved one, and planning for the future to protect and care for their families is a very gratifying practice for me.  I welcome the opportunity to meet new clients.

I have been licensed to practice law in Oregon since 1997 and in Washington since 2006. After graduating first in my class from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, I began my legal career as judicial clerk to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Otto R. Skopil. I eventually became a partner in the Portland, Oregon, office of Stoel Rives LLP. In early 2014, I founded my own environmental and natural resources law practice: Jennie Bricker Land & Water Law.. When you contract with me, you can expect to receive personal attention from an experienced attorney who is respected in the legal community, a professional who is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for her clients. Call to speak with me, Jennie Bricker.

I grew up in Portland, Oregon and enjoy all this area has to offer.  In my free time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing and a multitude of other outdoor activities with my family and friends.  In addition, we have become avid Portland Thorns fans and look forward to the start of each new NWSL season.

I got into estate planning law because it’s one of the few legal practices where everyone leaves my office happy. I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients and being a small part of their family.. Before starting my practice, I helped the estate planning clients of Ben Knaupp and Associates and worked as a corporate lawyer for KT Contracting Co., Inc. At Thatcher Smith Law I get to work closely with families and individuals through major life transitions. Whether they’re starting a small business, writing their first will, or dealing with the death of a loved one, I’ve been proud to serve them.. I’m here to make sure that your planning – whatever it entails – is done quickly and successfully. The sooner you start thinking about the future, the better you’ll be prepared to deal with it once it’s actually arrived.

I earned my J.D. Degree from Maine Law School in 1992. Since then, I have worked  in private practice, except for the five years I was a judicial officer in the Family Division of the Maine District Court where I presided over family law cases.  I am now back in private practice and feel I have been effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues with more flexibility.. I have represented numerous clients in Maine's District, Superior, and Probate Courts, both as an Attorney and as a Guardian ad Litem.  I work with families to set up wills and trusts, special needs trusts, and to address their other estate planning needs.

I am the Portland Branch Office Lead Member for Williams Kastner. I specialize in general civil litigation with an emphasis on health care, professional, commercial, and product liability issues. I have been listed in Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law since 2007, and have been named to Super Lawyers by Law & Politics magazine since 2007.. I have been lead counsel in more than 80 trials. My trial experience includes defense of accountants in cases involving investment losses, shareholder litigation, business failures, tax planning and advice, and business and personal tax liabilities.. I have served on several committees of the Oregon State Bar, including the Local Professional Responsibility Committee, the Affirmative Action Committee, and the Client Security Fund Committee. I presently serve as disciplinary counsel for the Bar. Since 1991, I have served actively as a pro-tem circuit court judge.

I am an estate and probate attorney in Portland, Oregon. I strongly belive in the importance of planning for the unthinkable and encourage everyone to have an estate plan place in should the unthinkable should happen. I am here to support you along the way.  In addition, I also provide compassionate probate and trust administration services to help you through the most difficult of times.  Please feel free to reach out to me.  I am here to help you.. I am originally from Tuttlingen, Germany and immigrated to the United States more than 20 years ago.  I still remain close ties to Germany and am working with many clients on cross-border issues involving estate planning, probate matters, assist to obtain official German documents etc as I am fluent in both English in German. I also work closely with other attorney's on project based issues involving matters that need to be resolved in German speaking countries

I am a native Oregonian, originally from Depoe Bay, Oregon.  I grew up on the coast, working on fishing boats and enjoying the outdoors.  I attended Oregon State University before moving to Reno, NV for 4 years.  After a few years in Reno, I realized that there is no place like Oregon and I moved back.  I attended Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, and I have lived in Portland ever since. I am a partner in a small, 4 attorney law firm in Garden Home.  I am still an avid outdoorsman, enjoying scuba diving on the coast, fishing, hiking and boating.  My wife and I live in the Beaverton area with our 2 year old son.  My current passion is building my law firm and enjoying my family and friends.

I am a co-founder of Greene & Markley, which is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a leading law firm for bankruptcy and insolvency matters.. I handle the firm's commercial clients’ complex bankruptcy and business reorganization matters, as well as business transactional matters. My bankruptcy-related clients include debtors, secured creditors, key vendors, asset purchasers and bankruptcy trustees. I frequently am employed by committees of creditors in major Chapter 11 reorganization cases. Recent engagements include court appointments in the Chapter 11 cases concerning the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland (the Future Claimants Representative for unknown and minor child abuse victims) and the Oregon Rose Garden (the Examiner).. I have been a featured lecturer at various seminars on topics relating to debtor/creditor relations and bankruptcy, including Oregon State Bar (cosponsored by Debtor-Creditor Section) Seminar, 2005; Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Annual Meetings, 1984, 1988, 2004 and 2009; Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Annual Meeting, 1992 and 2013; Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, 1987; and Turnaround Management Association, Northwest Chapter Meeting, 2002 and 2011.

I am a co-founder of Greene & Markley, PC, where I have been practicing for more than three decades.  My practice concentrates on business, commercial, and real estate documentation and litigation.  My experience includes representation of creditors in major bankruptcies and serving as counsel to state-chartered and national banks, savings and loan associations, equipment lessors, and retail merchandisers.  I earned my B.A. at University of Washington, and my J.D., cum laude, at Lewis & Clark Law School.  I am admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington; the U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon and the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington; the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; and, the U.S. Supreme Court.

Hello and thank you for visiting my Avvo profile! I am a Bay Area native and recevied my bachelor's degree from University of California, Davis, where I majored in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. After graduating I worked as a legal secretary with a family law firm in Walnut Creek, CA. Later that year, I moved to the midwest to attend law school at the Universitty of Missouri.  Shorlty after law school, I moved to Portland with my husband and our husky. We love being back on the west coast and love all the recreational opportunities Oregon offers.. My practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration, business formation and transactions, and civil litigation.  My experience has focused on complex planning and drafting to help individuals achieve both their short and long-term goals. I understand that hiring an attorney can be a big decision, and I always strive to provide my clients with the attention, compassion and professionalism that they deserve.

Heather is a tax lawyer and Chair of the Sussman Shank LLP's Business Group. Heather assists individuals and businesses in establishing tax-sensitive wealth preservation plans and transactions and serves as outside corporate counsel for a variety of closely-held businesses, helping them to develop and transition their business.  Heather's professional practice is focused in the following areas:. Heather earned a degree in journalism from Northwestern University and pursued a career in nonprofit development and public relations prior to receiving her law degree and a federal certificate in taxation from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. She has authored several articles and is an active lecturer.  Licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington, Heather is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. She is active in the work of regional civic organizations, including the Oregon Business Association, a non-partisan, statewide, business coalition that seeks to build Oregon's long-term economic competitiveness, the City Club of Portland, an education- and research-based civic organization dedicated to community service, public affairs and leadership development, and the New Progressive Network (dba Oregon Bus Project), a progressive, nonpartisan organization that develops and promotes positive public policy in the areas of education, environmental protection, equal rights, equality of economy, health care and election reform.  Additionally, Heather serves on the Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council.. Heather is married to Stan Cocke, who is a real-time energy trader with PacifiCorp. Heather and Stan are parents to Emilie Ann and they share their home with a rescued black kitty ("Lily"). Heather's recreational interests include sailing, skiing, ballet, biking, tennis, hiking and golf

Heather is a partner at Dunn Carney who focuses on estate planning and general business law. She is a member of the firm’s Trusts and Estates practice group and the firm’s Business Team.. Heather’s estate planning practice includes developing comprehensive plans for estates of all sizes, from smaller estates of couples planning for young children to multi-million dollar estates using complex tax-planning strategies. Heather also assists clients in establishing and administering guardianships and conservatorships, and through probate and post-mortem trust administration. Her business practice focuses on financing transactions, most often representing borrowers in negotiating complex real estate loan transactions, including New Markets Tax Credit loans and HUD loans.. In 2011-2014, Heather was named to the Five Star Professional List in Estate Planning in the Portland Area.  She is also very active in the community working with the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Allied Professional Council for Legacy Health System.  She is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington. She can communicate reasonably well in Spanish and French.

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Gil Parker is a partner in the Real Estate and Land Use section of the firm. His practice focuses on real estate development, business transactions, commercial lending, construction and construction liens, and secured transactions. He has extensive experience in handling multi-million dollar transactions for developers, buyers, sellers, and borrowers in commercial real estate and communications. While working with clients who are leaders in sustainable real estate development, Gil has acquired a broad knowledge of the legal issues involved in public and private sustainable development.  He also structures purchases and sales of closely-held businesses. Gil joined the firm in 1975 and became a partner at Dunn Carney in 1981. He was the firm’s managing partner from 1991 to 1993.  He is currently serving on the firm’s Executive Committee.. Gil was selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America in the Real Estate Law section. In 2004-2013, Gil was recognized as a top Real Estate Attorney in Oregon by the Chambers and Partners USA survey of America’s Leading Business Lawyers. His peers describe him as a “constructive deal-maker” who is “perceptive, unflappable and accommodating.” In 2006-2013, Gil was selected for inclusion in Oregon Super Lawyers in Real Estate.  He is also a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate in Martindale-Hubbell.. Gil focuses on transactional work because he enjoys creating solid business connections among the involved parties. Understanding that transactions depend on clarity and trust, he finds satisfaction in crafting agreements that integrate the parties’ diverse objectives.. Gil Parker served on the Board of Directors for Riverbend Youth Center, Inc. for nine years. Riverbend is a nonprofit residential and day treatment center for emotionally disturbed adolescents and their families.

For Meredith, listening always comes first. In her role as an Estate Planning attorney she employs her thoughtful approach to help individuals and families create plans that truly reflect their personal values and commitments. She enjoys collaborating with her colleagues to tackle complex issues and assist her clients in any way possible to provide a comprehensive estate plan. Those who know Meredith describe her as welcoming, dedicated, compassionate and always willing to advocate for the best possible solutions in order to create peace of mind for her clients.. When not helping her clients, Meredith can be found spending time on her family’s farm. In addition to spending time in Portland, she enjoys backpacking and rafting with her husband in the great Pacific Northwest.

Everyday, I work hard to represent my clients when they need it the most. My firm helps people with tragic injuries, difficult divorce and custody relatonships, and end of life planning. Every lawyer in my firm takes pride in zealous and dignified representation.. My interest in family businesses and wealth-building strategies began at a young age working on my family farm in Eastern Oregon. As in any good family business, I started at the bottom. Beginning as a farmworker, it was a different lesson every day. But the lessons that stood out the most were three:. 1. Take pride in what you do;2. Find ways to make it better; and3. Treat people the right way.Everyday I help small businesses deliver great services and products, understand and evaluate risk, and ensure the finances of their family for generations to come.The current business climate rewards savvy owners who understand and apply legal principles used by the largest corporations. I institute those principles so my clients have the peace of mind that allows them make business decisions with confidence.Thank you for visiting my profile.

Erin began her practice in Portland, Oregon in 2007 after graduating from University of Oregon School of Law. Since 2008 she has been an associate at Peterson Law Group, PC.. Peterson Law Group is a general civil litigation law firm focusing on the community. Erin's primary areas of practice are estate planning, probate and family law.