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William was born and raised on the western slopes of the Wallowa mountains in eastern Oregon.  From there, he criss-crossed the nation, attending film school in New York City, remodeling houses in Seattle and landscaping in the San Juan Islands, before settling in Portland in 2008.. His diverse background informs his litigation style, combining an agressive hands-on approach with eye towards narrative detail.  This approach allows you to present your case as a compelling struggle of right against wrong with proven results in winning the support of judges and juries, alike.

The aim of my practice is to provide zealous representation of my clients.  At the same time, I strive to provide clients with my experience and the necessary information they need to make difficult decisions.

Steven Mastanduno founded the Mastanduno Law Group after graduating from Willamette University College of Law with a certificate in dispute resolution. Over the course of his legal career, Steven has been involved with Legal Aid Services of Oregon, the Willamette University Law & Government Clinic, the St. Andrews Night Clinic, and the Oregon Tax Court. He serves on the Multnomah Bar Association's Service to the Public Committee and is committed to advocating for people who are under represented and providing legal services to people who could not otherwise afford them. He's experienced in diverse legal topics, from administrative to tax law, but focuses on family law in his practice where he regularly represents clients in divorces, child custody disputes, guardianhips, and adoptions. Beyond these areas, Steven provides estate planning and landlord-tenant services.

I came to Portland in 1988 to attend law school at Lewis & Clark, Northwestern School of Law after completing my undergraduate studies at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA.  I was raised in the country on the Kitsap Peninsula and more or less consider myself a native of the Pacific Northwest.  I've always had a deep love for the Portland, Oregon community, and I am proud to call it my home.  I have raised two children in the community over the past 32 years along with several cats and dogs.  My hobbies include cycling, hiking, mountaineering, downhill skiing, rafting and pretty much anything that gets me outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.. I began my legal career as a law clerk during law school for a firm that did both insurance defense work and plaintiff's personal injury cases on behalf of individuals.  Firms of this nature are rare in today's legal community because they are almost always one or the other...not both.  I worked 20 to 30 hours a week for the law firm during law school and attended classes full time. After I graduated in the top 20% of my class from law school, I passed the bar examination on my first attempt and began working at the same firm that I worked for during law school. My mentor was a senior litigation attorney who previously worked as a law professor part time at the Nothwestern School of Law when it was a night school in downtown Portland.  He was an excellent teacher, and he taught me how to try cases to juries in the courts of Oregon.  I was handling jury trials in my first year out of law school, which is almost unheard of these days.  I also had opportunities to "second chair" cases with the senior attorney for serious injuries as well as wrongful death.  When my mentor retired, I took over his case load of plaintiff's cases, and I have been primarily practicing on my own litigating cases on exclusively behalf of individual plaintiffs for over two decades. I no longer believe in representing insurance companies because I like to help people as opposed to furthering the monetary interests of Fortune 500 corporations.  My experience representing insurers in the past during the first five years of my legal career has given me special insight into their inner workings and methods.. My passion is to help regular people navigate the legal system as an advisor and advocate. Most of my clients have never hired a lawyer before. I am very loyal to my clients and strive to deliver the best result possible.  99% of my cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning that if nothing is recovered, nothing is owed for my time.  I like the fact that I have skin in the game along with my clients.  It's what keeps me motivated and passionate.

By understanding the financial systems behind the loans, servicers, and debt collectors, I am better able to provide individuals, families, and small business owners with a comprehensive set of strategic legal options whatever the problems they are facing. I not only want to help my clients obtain relief, but I want to affirmatively assert consumer rights to give my clients every advantage going forward so they feel empowered to achieve future financial goals.. My ten years of experience in the bankruptcy field includes strategic tools to assist consumers and small business owners in working towards their financial goals. I do not represent banks or debt collectors.. Mertens Law, LLC is committed to a focus on the vital area of student loan resolution, including strategic review and planning, default resolution, settlement negotiation, collection defense, and consumer claim prosecution.. I also assist with:

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.