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With a background in litigation, Sharnel knows her way around a courtroom.  But, she also knows that being a successful family law attorney means finding common ground when worlds collide. For Sharnel, negotiating differences is second nature, and shenever shies away from a challenge. Whether or not a case goes to trial,her goal is to achieve the highest quality result while preserving theclient’s dignity, sense of family and financial security.. From the first thought of divorce, custody, or modification,through the final paperwork, Sharnel guides clients through the legalprocess, giving them the tools to succeed with a strong legal voice.

When I first meet a client, he or she is often coming to me at the most vulnerable time in their lives. The client may be overwhelmed, worried, angry, stressed, and unsure of what the future will bring. The part of my practice I enjoy the best is watching that client change throughout the process; sometimes so much so that the person I first meet is hardly recognizable when compared to the person sitting across from me at the end of their case. I like knowing that the person who leaves my office was better off because I was involved.. Whether in court or in settlement, I will be the most prepared person in the room, which means not only involving the right people, such as CPA’s, financial advisors, business evaluators or psychologists; it also means having the tough conversations with my clients. I will always be honest with my client, even if what I’m saying is not what the client wants to hear. My goal is to settle every case that comes through the door because in my experience, clients and families typically have better outcomes when a settlement can be reached. However, I am not afraid to go to court when necessary and I have litigated several complex family law cases, which my adversaries know about me.

We are honored to welcome Robert Demary to our family!  His experience, compassion, and tenacity will be an invaluable addition to our already superb group of attorneys.

Tiffany helps her clients navigate through the difficult emotional, financial and social changes that surface in complicated interpersonal relationships. She provides practical guidance and thoughtful solutions to minimize and resolve disputes. Working with compassion and understanding during all phases of a family law case, she focuses on a common sense application of the law. She strives to provide personal and practical solutions to challenging legal problems. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho. She is admitted to practice law in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.  When not helping her clients with practical, compassionate solutions to their family law issues, Tiffany loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys cooking, snowboarding, Chicago Bears football and soccer, whether she's on the field herself or watching others. She appreciates the benefits that come with living in the Pacific Northwest.

There are many decisions facing a client going through a divorce, custody or support modification.   With a background in civil litigation, Dylan works with people during these stressful times to sort out the best options.   Because of his experience in this area, Dylan continues to enjoy and excel in resolving complex property division and large asset cases.. While he could have picked any area of law, Dylan knows that family law is where he can truly make a difference. And, he chose Four Point Legal because he wants to practice with the best.

The family law firm of Gevurtz Menashe has added Susan G. Hiler as an associate attorney. Her practice will focus on divorce, custody,and support.. Hiler is admitted to practice law in both Oregon and Idaho. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Linfield College, and a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University School of Law.

Success in handling a family law dispute involves more than gettinga good result.  Success includes achieving a good result, but not atall costs.   Success can best be measured by the value of what is leftafter your legal action is over.. Craig seeks to solve family law problems not with a “no holdsbarred” approach, not following the notion that “might makes right,”but rather in a way that allows a client to maintain his or herintegrity; in a way that restores spirit, protects relationships andpromotes hope for the best possible future.. Craig personally values justice over force, wisdom over justice andmercy over wisdom.  He seeks to help his clients make their choicesintelligently, mindful of the consequences for themselves and forothers involved; and to guide each situation toward a just outcome.

Peter is dedicated to bringing outstanding legal services to his clients in dealing with their family law issues.  Peter brings intelligence and understanding to all matters involving family law, including divorce, custody, high asset cases, legal separation,  parenting time, support, and a wide range of other family law disputes.  In addition, Peter has an active appellate practice defending and prosecuting appeals ranging from complex civil litigation to family law disputes.. Peter is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and has been selected as an Oregon Super Lawyer.  Peter is a frequent speaker on a wide variety of topics for continuing legal education seminars.. In addition to his work as a lawyer, Peter’s interests include composing and recording music, running, and reading.  Peter is a published songwriter.  He has been a voting member of The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards) since 1982.  Peter remains active in the music industry, and has recorded and produced several local artists.

Marshal brings twenty-three years of experience in guiding clients through divorce and custody cases. He blends expertise, energetic advocacy, sensibility, creativity and vision into his practice.  Marshal’s past clients have described him as a true and honest advocate, equipped with common sense and the ability and experience to work with a diversity of cases, clients, attorneys and judges. Marshal was “born to run” as an avid Springsteen fan! His greatest source of joy and pride continues to be his three young adult children. They, his wife and young adult step daughters enjoy sporting events, theater, and the blessings of living in Oregon. Along with being a Blazer and a Duck fan, Marshal continues to cheer on his alma mater, The University of Maryland Terrapins!  Marshal is also frequently asked to guest lecture about his experience as a kidney donor.

Jessica brings compassionate and practical advocacy to help resolve her clients' complicated legal problems. She enjoys assisting them through each step of the process. Working to determine their goals and needs, she uses tenacity to achieve optimal results. Her experience in international and domestic family law includes international child abduction and domestic violence. Jessica received a Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School, where she was lead article editor for the Lewis & Clark Law Review. She received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude from Willamette University in 2007 as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.. When Jessica's not practicing law, she loves traveling internationally and freelance photography. She's visited 24 countries so far. If she wasn't a lawyer, she would be an international photographer. She also enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog.

Jeff Matthews is a veteran family lawyer who has practiced family law in Oregon for over 30 years. He has distinguished himself as one of Portland’s most respected divorce and family law attorneys with his leadership, professionalism, and interdisciplinary approach to family law. Jeff is a longtime Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the immediate past president of the AAML Oregon chapter.. After several years away, Jeff has returned to Gevurtz Menashe where he continues his practice on financially complex divorce cases that include the valuation and protection of estates with high net worth, business interests, and other property distribution issues. He is also skilled with high conflict custody litigation. Prior to rejoining Gevurtz Menashe, Jeff was a Partner at McKinley Irvin, as well as a shareholder at Yates Matthews Family Law.. As a family law attorney, Jeff views his role with his clients as twofold. First, he serves as a guide through a huge life transition, seeing them through to the next chapter of their lives as whole as possible. Second, he is his client’s zealous advocate, committed to protecting what they value most.. “My approach with clients is to provide them with the best outcome we can achieve in their particular situation,” says Jeff. “I listen and learn what their goals are, so I can provide informed and concrete advice on their situation that leads to a positive resolution.”. Jeff chose to focus his practice on family law because he is “drawn to people and their life stories. I’m fulfilled by helping clients and their families, where every case is different and presents unique challenges to tackle.”. He has earned a reputation in the legal community as a successful advocate by focusing first on cooperative communication with the opposing party and their counsel. Jeff knows that this approach often results in a quicker and less costly legal process. When necessary, however, he is no stranger to the courtroom, having represented clients in over 100 trials and hearings over the years of his practice.. Jeff is committed to the community and has served with a number of non-profit organizations that aid those in need. In 1997 Jeff founded Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger which over the years has now raised over $1 million for Oregon Food Bank. When he’s not working, Jeff loves the outdoors, often accompanied by his dogs – Chester, a Golden Retriever and Amos Lee, a Bernese Mountain Dog. He very much enjoys literature and music; has completed seven marathons; barbeques in the rain and is an uncompromising Ducks fan.

I’m a problem solver. I believe in having integrity, empathy and tenacity. I care deeply about my clients, and I think our relationship is an integral part of the results obtained. I compete every day on behalf of my clients and am personally invested in achieving results. I recognize the enormous responsibility and trust my clients are placing in me and am therefore am dedicated to making a positive difference in each one of their lives.. Our firm is created of the idea that you can go far with hard work, honesty and grit. We believe in deeds, not words. Who you work with is just as important as what you do for a living. I can truly say I work with exceptional people. One of the most valuable things my firm can do for clients is show them their worth and demonstrate their importance. We have much to offer, standing on our own accomplishments, energy, and a fierce commitment to each client.. I believe in devouring life. When I am not practicing family law, you will find me with my two children and my amazing wife. I am also deeply passionate about the outdoors and spend my free time camping, fly fishing and kayaking in northwest rivers.

I am a graduate of the Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah and of the University of Denver College of Law. My practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including pre-divorce legal counseling, complex divorce litigation, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, preservation of financial assets, negotiation of child custody arrangements, child support, maintenance, and protection of parental rights.  I help women and men going through divorce navigate the process as smoothly as possible, working to minimize the impact of this difficult family time on the children involved. My experience includes case evaluations and legal counseling for parties considering divorce, as well as representing – in negotiations and trial – men and women in divorce disputes. Further, I help my clients negotiate child custody and support arrangements, as well as spousal maintenance. I also help my clients with alternative resolution of marriages, the protection and preservation of financial assets and the modification of prior orders related to maintenance, child support and child custody

For Mark, being a family law attorney means providing quality care and guidance to his clients during one of the most traumatic times of their lives—and sometimes be their source of hope when times seem so hopeless. Those who know Mark well describe him as a dedicated, caring and hard-working advocate for his clients. For Mark, the best part about practicing family law is believing he can have a positive impact on the clients and families he represents. He is a team player and strong believer in the success of negotiating family law issues between the parties in an honorable and cost-effective matter. Mark enjoys interacting with his clients to help them emerge from a time in their life that can be quite traumatic. His goal is to always help them not only traverse their legal issue, but to also transition successfully into post married life.   Mark is the proud father of three and loves to spend time with his family. He is an avid collector of film and music and boasts a film collection of over 4000 movies. As a fan of the study of history and foreign culture, he previously undertook the academic pursuit of a degree in Art History and has traveled extensively throughout the world. His life-long mission is to make the most of life, to have a positive impact on the people around him, to care, to leave a legacy, and most importantly to be the best father he can be to his children.

Caroline brings a deliberate focus to listening and understanding her client’s goals and concerns. Recognizing her role as a Family Law attorney is to help people navigate the legal system in pursuit of their goals as they relate to family and loved ones. Her greatest strength as an attorney is empathy and she believes that preparation and a sincere and concerted effort to understand a person’s hopes, fears, and goals—during what is often a difficult time in their life—is critical to being a great attorney.. Caroline received a Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School, graduating a semester early in January 2019. She served as the law school's American Bar Association (ABA) Representative during her last year in law school, and earned the title of "Most Creative Rep" among all of the ABA reps in the country in 2019. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Willamette University in 2016 as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated with honors from the Economics department.. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Caroline in the great PNW outdoors; running hiking and Climbing Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens. Her life motto was given to her by her favorite childhood character, the great Winnie the Pooh: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

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