Top best Trusts Lawyers Near me in ZIP 04101

With over 25 years of experience, Michael's practice is concentrated on complex estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorships, as well as dispute resolution. Michael defines his role not only as a legal advisor, but as a counselor to help his clients determine solutions based on their own values and objectives. Michael is a certified mediator focusing on resolving contested matters involving his areas of practice. He is a frequent author and presenter, and is dedicated to participating in civic organizations including his current position on the board of Self Enhancement, Inc. Michael's practice includes:

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My practice is focused on estate planning, which includes wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, guardianships, and conservatorships.

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.

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.

David Backer is Drummond Woodsum’s Practice Group Leader for Trust and Estate Planning. His practice includes trust and estate planning and administration. He is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. David serves as Chair of Maine's Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission, charged with conducting a continuing study of the probate and trust laws in Maine and making recommendations to the Legislature for improvements in Maine's probate and trust laws. In addition, David has been included in the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007 in the category of Trusts and Estates.. David is a frequent speaker to attorneys, accountants and financial professionals on various trust, estate and tax planning topics. Recent Professional Presentations, including his most recent 2015 Estate Planning Year in Review.. AWARDS

Darlene Pasieczny (“Pah-shetch-nee”) is a securities and fiduciary litigator, and appellate attorney, based in Portland, Oregon.. Her wide range of experience and knowledge in the field of trust and estate disputes, elder financial abuse, shareholder rights and complex buisness disputes, securities litigation and FINRA arbitration, gives her the edge to help her clients navigate through trust and estate financial disputes and recover investment losses.. Fiduciary litigation in Oregon and Washington includes trust and estate disputes, shareholder rights cases, and elder financial abuse cases.  Darlene's appellate practice includes successfully representing parties in the Oregon Court of Appeals, Oregon Supreme Court, the Washington Court of Appeals, and in briefing to the U.S. Supreme Court.. Darlene began her legal career focused on investor protection and investment loss recovery for individuals, fiduciaries, groups of investors in court and FINRA arbitration. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the self-regulatory organization that regulates and licenses securities brokerage firms and individual brokers across the country. FINRA arbitration is the main forum in the securities industry for resolution of legal disputes between investors and these industry professionals.  Darlene's FINRA arbitration practice enables her to represent investors nationwide.

Dallas is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), estate planning, intellectual property, food and beverage, and trademarks. With a masters in taxation, Dallas provides clients with in-depth tax analysis, evaluation and planning, particularly in the areas of complex partnerships and advanced estate planning. His practice also includes representing clients in the food and beverage industry with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements. Dallas is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.. His practice focuses on:. Personal Interests. Dallas's interests include skiing, rafting, camping, and golf.  He's also an avid college sports fan.

Brian Chenoweth is founder of Chenoweth Law Group, PC where he represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.. His practice emphasizes environmental, real estate, land use, business, construction, injury, insurance and administrative law.  With over eighteen years of experience, Brian is recognized for his litigation work with plaintiffs and defendants alike throughout Oregon and Washington.. Brian's environmental clients include property owners and businesses facing regulatory compliance and cleanup costs for all types of contamination. His specific experience includes cases involving gas stations, oil bulk facilities, dry cleaners, chrome plating facilities, auto wrecking facilities, ship repair yards, underground storage tanks, landfills, gas pipelines, PCB contamination, and wood treatment facilities. In addition, Brian represents clients in matters regarding environmental consultant and contractor negligence, water quality, endangered species, and bodily injury and property damage related to chemicals, lead, asbestos, and mold.. During his career Brian has negotiated complex settlements with state and federal agencies, advised clients on their legal responsibilities, and pursued recovery of cleanup costs from other responsible parties. Brian has also defended businesses and individuals regarding environmental claims. He also represents neighboring property owners who are impacted by pollution.. In addition to his litigation practice, Brian advises clients in business and real estate transactions with respect to environmental liability and regulatory compliance. Other work includes brownfield redevelopment and agency enforcement matters.. Brian’s environmental practice brings him face to face with government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Washington Department of Ecology.. Brian also represents clients regarding real estate transactions and disputes, land use law, business formations, sales, and purchases, insurance disputes, disputes with administrative agencies, and construction law.. Representative clients include food processing companies, outdoor advertising companies, real estate brokerages, insurance agencies, construction companies, small and medium size business of all types, attorneys seeking to co counsel on complex cases, municipal housing authorities, insurance companies, personal representatives and trustees, trucking companies, environmental consultants and and clean up contractors, testing laboratories, private universities, and individuals.. Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, Brian received his law degree (cum laude) from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1994, and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1989.. Brian speaks to industry professionals, governmental agency staff, and other lawyers on environmental, insurance, real estate, and land use.. Away from the office, Brian enjoys writing and playing music (in the firm's band--the Everyday Heroes), boating (on the firm's boat--"Short Sale"), hiking, traveling, and spending time with his children.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.