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Valerie Ingram Kirkendall is a trusted Oregon attorney with over two decades of experience guiding clients through life’s legal challenges. Her practice includes estate planning, wills, trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, and adoption. Valerie is committed to helping clients prepare for the future, care for aging parents, and simplify the administration of loved ones’ estates with personalized and practical legal solutions.Valerie believes in providing candid advice and treating every client with respect. She understands the long-term impact these legal matters have on her clients’ lives and works to craft solutions that reflect their unique needs. As a hometown attorney, Valerie combines her professional expertise with life experience to serve elderly clients, families with young children, and individuals with care and compassion.After graduating from Sherwood High School, Valerie earned dual bachelor’s degrees from Portland State University and her Juris Doctorate from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College. Since 2002, she has been serving clients from her Tigard office. Valerie is also an active community member, volunteering with Fences for Fido and First Nations Veterinary Clinics.

Trust is very important to me. The trust I develop with my clients is the foundation of our business relationship. I never stop working to strengthen those relationships.  Whether dealing with a small matter on behalf of an individual or a large project for a business client, I represent my clients on a distinctly personal basis.  It is my goal to work every day with clients I care about.. From 2004 to 2009, I was General Counsel of RE/MAX equity group, inc., one of the nation’s largest real estate brokerages.  In that capacity, I advised the company and its agents in real estate and agency law, defended the company and its agents in disputed matters and authored numerous forms and articles for the benefit of my clients.  Prior to 2004, my practice focused on both real estate transactions and commercial litigation.  My legal background includes condemnation and other real estate litigation, as well as a wide variety of business litigation matters, including environmental, patent infringement, and shareholder dispute cases.  Prior to joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2001, Ms. Brooke was with the law firm of Tonkon Torp LLP.  Ms. Brooke also has a background in corporate accounting and finance as well as information systems development. I am a member of the Oregon State Bar, as well as the Multnomah and Washington County Bar Associations.  I have one husband, four sons and two dogs.  Between the boys and the dogs, my house is rarely ever completely clean.

THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. For more than thirtysix years, Portland Attorney Scott T. Cliff, has focused his practice on all aspects of employment law, representing both employers and employees and earning a reputation among clients, colleagues and even opponents for his well-balanced, cost-effective approach to resolving conflicts. He offers services covering the spectrum of appropriate conflict resolution strategies, including counseling, litigation, arbitration and mediation.  His practice model is simple: Keep overhead and fees low and help clients by either doing what he does best or by finding them a lawyer who better meets their needs.. Scott has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 and 2020-2024 lists of Oregon Super Lawyers ® for Employment Law and the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition® of the nation's top attorneys in the business practice areas of Employment & Labor.. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ "AV" (Labor & Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Business Law)*  Martindale-Hubbell® has also recognized Scott as a "Client Champion - Platinum," a distinction held by fewer than 1% of all lawyers, based on client satisfaction.. * "AV Preeminent® (4.) - AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.". Call today to learn how Scott can help!

Sam Hernandez focuses his practice on employment law and complex commercial litigation. He handles all aspects of litigation including mediations, mandatory arbitrations, motions, hearings, and trials in both state and federal courts. Mr. Hernandez has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and as a "Rising Litigator" by the Oregon State Bar Litigation Section.

My practice focuses on helping clients in Oregon and Washington through Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy as well as civil litigation, such as personal injury, defective products, toxic torts, motor vehicle accidents and slips and falls.  I also assist businesses with Washington workers compensation defense, creditors rights and debt collection, and general liability insurance defense.

My philosophy in my law practice is to treat the client the way I would like to be treated.  I know that many of my clients are going through one of the most emotional times they have ever experienced, and it is important to them that the person representing them have the experience, knowledge, and character to get the job done well.  I understand the decisions made in each individual case have enormous consequences.  I will do my best to find solutions that protect my client's interests and future.. If you would like to discuss your family law matter with me, please contact me at to schedule a one hour consultation for just $100.  I hope to help you get the solutions you need.

My legal practice focuses on estate planning (including special needs planning), probate and trust administration, elder law and general business.. I served on the legislative work group to prepare the Advance Directive legislation that went into effect in 2018 and am the current chair of the  Advance Directive Adoption Committee that is tasked with revising the form.. Prior to attending law school, I served as an Associate Dean at Centralia College. As such, I directed library operations and coordinated distance and online education.. Stephanie enjoys traveling and spent one year of college studying in Sagunto, Spain, and another studying in Paris, France. Her hobbies include reading and gardening. She belongs to two book groups through the Lake Oswego Branch of AAUW.

Joseph Morones’s passion for justice and advocacy is rooted in his early life experiences and further strengthened by his legal education and professional training. While pursuing his law degree at Willamette University College of Law, he gained invaluable hands-on experience as a certified law clerk at Gilroy Napoli Short. This role provided him with courtroom exposure throughout the state, allowing him to master the complexities of legal proceedings and sharpen his understanding of the criminal justice system. His clerkship with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office further honed his analytical skills and deepened his commitment to protecting the rights of individuals.. As a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Joseph is committed to providing his clients with a strong, principled defense. He believes in the importance of clear communication and transparency, fostering trust and collaboration with his clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Joseph’s approach emphasizes meticulous preparation and zealous advocacy, ensuring that every client’s voice is heard and their rights are protected. He is deeply driven by the belief that everyone deserves a fair trial and equal access to justice.. Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree in government with an emphasis in legal studies from Grand Canyon University before completing his Juris Doctorate at Willamette University College of Law.. When he’s not practicing law, Joseph enjoys staying active by training for triathlons, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and their goldendoodle.

Jeff Napoli practices principally in the areas of employment and tort litigation. Prior to co-founding Gilroy & Napoli, Jeff was a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. There, Jeff became a seasoned trial attorney, trying over 50 cases. Today, he uses his trial experience to maximize results for his clients.

I have lived in the beautiful Willamette Valley all of my life. I grew up in the Cascade School District, attended Linfield University for my Bachelor's degree in Political Science and earned my Law Degree from Willamette College of Law.. I was sworn into the Oregon Bar in October of 2024 and began practicing solo until finding my place at Kirkendall Law. Currently, I practice in estate planning and probate administration; however, I am open to taking on similar legal matters on a case by case basis.

I am a zealous advocate for my clients, specializing in business law, estate planning & probate, family law and personal injury.. You can be assured that I will work tirelessly to obtain the best results in your case. That said, I regularly counsel my clients on the cost/benefit analysis of their options in their cases. My job is to counsel you in best course of action, not to line my own pockets.. Sometimes that means I have to explain to clients that it is not financially prudent to spend money fighting a losing battle or to spend $100 fighting over $10. I believe that providing candid feedback on the merits of the case and the costs associated with the claim leads to a stronger, lasting attorney-client relationship.. Please contact me to schedule an appointment:. John Kesselring

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.

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.

Drew Anderson is a seasoned associate attorney specializing in criminal defense, particularly DUI cases, at the Portland office of Gilroy Napoli Short. Before joining the firm, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for Marion County, Oregon, prosecuting a diverse range of felonies and misdemeanors, including property crimes, drug offenses, and Measure 11 person crimes.. His legal journey began as a Deputy District Attorney in Coos County, a rural Oregon jurisdiction, where he gained extensive trial experience handling various cases. With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering commitment, Drew ensures his clients are well-informed and passionately advocates for their rights throughout the legal process.. Drew earned his undergraduate degree in History and American Studies from the University of Idaho. Prior to pursuing his law degree at Willamette University College of Law, he gained valuable real-world experience working in the Alaskan fishing industry and contributing to construction projects and English education initiatives for a non-profit in Southeast Asia.. When not immersed in his legal practice, Drew cherishes quality time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys outdoor pursuits such as skiing, hunting, fishing, and golf.

Dr. Geordie Duckler headsThe Animal Law Practice, a unique private law practice based in Portland, Oregon, whose clients are a wide host of companion, domestic, commercial, farm, ranch, wildlife, livestock and exotic animal owners, and whose focus is on the litigation and trial of animal-related disputes and injuries in cases across the country, state and federal. Representing plaintiffs and defendants on hundreds of unique animal cases each year ranging from minor code violations to major injury and death suits, Duckler’s practice is the only one of its kind on the West Coast and one of only a handful in the nation.. As a scientist, Duckler received his doctorate in biology from UCLA in 1997. Throughout the 1990’s, he lectured and published extensively on animal anatomy and the role of disease in ancient and modern populations. He received his gross anatomy training from UCLA Medical School and his orthopedic pathology training from the Center for Advanced Medical Education at the AFI Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. His original scientific research in the paleopathological diagnosis of disease conditions in late Pleistocene and Holocene mammals in North American assemblages interpreted fossil evidence for increased physiological stress through pathological indicators, gross trauma, and skull and tooth abnormalities, and his numerous publications in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology and Animal Conservation contributed to a better assessment of animal health, including a better evaluation on stresses in endangered Florida pumas. That work established the very first use of Harris lines in paleontological research as a general health indicator. His modern fauna research and anatomical dissection of cranial and masticatory musculature of captive felids at the Los Angeles County Museum, and his publications in Zoo Biology describing previously unknown features in large felids raised in captivity, recorded, for the very first time, new musculatory and osteological formations in the skulls of captive tigers and contributed to a better understanding of the health of zoo animals.. As an attorney, Duckler received his J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1987 and over the last 24 years has practiced civil and criminal law primarily in Oregon and California. His 1997 law review article on zoo animals received national recognition and became the focus of a landmark law conference by the Bar Association of New York. Other law review articles have addressed the economic value of domestic animals from an anthropological perspective, analyzed evidentiary problems in the proof of animal legal issues, and criticized the promotion of animal “rights”. In 2001, Duckler made national headlines as counsel inBrock v. Rowe, a civil action in Washington County, Oregon that garnered significant attention for championing the tort of “loss of companionship,” as well as for the recovery of emotional distress damages for companion pet owners. In 2006, Duckler again made headlines inGreenup v. Weaver, a civil action in Clackamas County, Oregon that garnered national and international attention for championing loss of companionship as well as for obtaining one of the highest jury verdicts in the country in a companion animal death case. In 2008, Duckler was once again covered extensively in national and international press for representing the owner of the infamous black-tail deer “Snowball” inFilipetti v. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a civil action in Clackamas County disputing rights of private possession in rescued wildlife.. Along with representing a diverse clientele of pet owners, animal shelters, recreational riders, commercial farmers, ranchers, neighborhood associations, specialty dog and cat breeders, stable owners, animal welfare activists, sportspeople, consumers, veterinarian clients, and private adoption agencies, Duckler has taught animal law courses as an adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, sits regularly as a hearings officer for Multnomah County Animal Services, and presents yearly professional CLEs in both Oregon and California on animal law for the state bars. Duckler is frequently profiled in regional and national newspapers and magazines, as well as on television and radio programs about animal law issues and cases, including in The Oregonian, The Tribune, Willamette Week, The National Law Journal, Court TV Radio, Geraldo, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Playboy, and on National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting, and the BBC. He writes a regular column for The Barkmagazine as its resident legal expert, and was featured in two National Geographic nature documentaries in 2007 and 2009. Most recently, Duckler has been collaborating with Dr. Sebastien Gay, an economics professor at the University of Chicago, on an upcoming book about an objective assessment of the value of dogs as companion pets. Duckleranticipates commemorating his 1000th animal law case this summer.

Damon Petticord is a civil litigator. Damon's objective is to help clients successfully assert claims in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and in court. For Damon, law is about helping the people he represents. It is about carefully listening to what his clients have to say, realistically evaluating the facts, and helping them achieve good and just outcomes.. Damon earned his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Oregon School of Business concurrently with a law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1996. Damon brings a business oriented perspective to his practice.. Damon Petticord has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since 1996 and a member of the Washington State Bar since 2002. Damon is a member of the Business Litigation, Consumer Law, and Motor Vehicle sections of The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves as a court appointed arbitrator for the Oregon Circuit Courts for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties. He has been a delegate for the Oregon State Bar and a member of its pro bono committee.

Call Now For Free Confindetial Consultation! Available Evenings and Weekends!!. Ed Strand, a former Deputy District Attorney was military trained in investigations, and has over 30 years of Criminal Law experience. He has both prosecuted and defended criminal charges. This experience has provided him with insight re defending those charged with crimes as to investigating the varied incident circumstances, evaluating the factors and developing varied solutions for thoughtful resolutions. This balance of course includes in depth discussions with clients so as to include their informed thoughts in reaching rational and well reasoned conclusions as to the best courses of response.. Ed’s life experience has given him an understanding of the apprehension of persons facing the fear and concern of their situations. He finds often people are relieved upon their initial contact to learn matters are not as dire as their imaginations have created.. Knowing the applicable laws, including defenses, evidentiary rules are important but for developing defenses and attacking state allegations more is needed. The attorney with the broader life experience will generally have more tools for understanding and competently challenging and predicting the tactics of the prosecution and their witnesses. Ed will take your telephone call and discuss your questions and concerns. He will not charge you for this time as he determines whether he could best help you or whether he will suggest other courses for your matter. These conversations will be absolutely confidently and will most probably be useful for better understanding what might be expected, including if appropriate, discussion of probable and possible responses. He will make an appointment to meet with you at a mutually selected location.

Brittany A. Marks joined the firm of Myatt & Bell, P.C. as an associate attorney at the beginning of 2013. Born and raised in Oregon, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from Linfield College and headed east to obtain her Doctorate of Jurisprudence at Regent University School of Law in Virginia. While at Regent, she was a member of the Moot Court Board, participated in Moot Court competitions, and was honored as a quarter finalist at the ELON national competition. Brittany’s practice focusses on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Elder Law, including Guardianships & Conservatorships. Brittany is a member of the Oregon State Bar’s Elder Law and Estate and Administration sections, American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, and the Young Lawyers Division.

At the law firm of Rose L. Hubbard, Attorneys at Law, you have the benefit of experience  while getting a personal relationship with an attorney who understands your situation, and helps you to navigate through a significant life changing event, specifically your divorce or modification.   Making a change in your life situation is more than just filling out a form and checking the boxes.  It is having the knowledge of different ways of creating a solution that works for your family, while also knowing the structure and process of going through the legal process.

Angie is the founding attorney at Bagby Law Firm LLC.  Angie has been practicing law for over fifteen years with an emphasis on construction defect litigation and community association law.  Prior to forming the Bagby Law Firm, Angie was a partner at Barker Martin, PS.

After graduating from college I was a teacher for five years.  I was offered a full-ride scholarship to law school, I made a career change and have practiced law ever since.. From 2003 until 2008 I was an attorney concentrating on civil law and litigation.  In 2005 I joined the Oregon National Guard as a part-time soldier in their JAG office.  At the beginning of 2008  until the present I have worked as an attorney for the military full-time.