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Tax with emphasis in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related business and real estate matters.

I love Estate Planning because I have the opportunity to work with people to plan for themselves, their family and their legacy. Most estate plans include a revocable living trust, a will, a power of attorney, an advance health care directive and HIPAA waiver.. My number one priority is to ensure that the plan follows my clients' goals and values.. I also work in after death trust and estate administration. I guide families through the process. I assist families and help them follow the terms of the will and the trust.. I enjoy working with clients to create comprehensive estate plans that involve many different facets of life. Some estate planning examples include: creating plans with charitable gifts, business succession, family farms, state and federal estate taxation issues, gifting, blended families, minor children, asset protection, unmarried couples, noncitizen spouses, life insurance trusts and special needs. In addition, I assist clients who have lost a loved one and need assistance with that person’s estate administration. Some administration examples include: complying with the Uniform Trust Code to administer a revocable living trust, creating irrevocable trusts, court probate, and filing state and federal estate tax returns if needed.

I am a reformed litigator. While rewarding, litigation focuses on cleaning up messes due to poor planning. I knew there was a better way to practice law, and I find it much more rewarding. That better way is to serve my clients as an Estate Planning Attorney.. My role now is to help my client avoid the need of a litigator's services. Working with my personal and business clients I strive to anticpate and head off problems that far too often end up costing lots of money to deal with.. I Am An Estate Planning Attorney. I help families, Individuals and their loved ones avoid the burdens, pains and costs which often arise from poor planning or the failure to plan.. As an Estate Planning Attoreny I help to stop unintended consequences and family turmoil. My focus is helping people control and distribute their values and possessions in the way they want, to whom they want and when they want. I founded NWLP to provide personalized comprehensive Estate Planning to those who want to insure that their values, legacy and assets are preserved for the coming generations.. I work to not only help transfer their tangible assets, but also experiences, values, advice and history to loved ones. This is accomplished by building lasting relationships with my clients, not just selling them a set of documents. I believe the basis for a good lawyer-client relationship is understanding my client's goals, wishes and desires...the documents I create are the tools I use to make those wishes and desires real. I am proud to offer a number of personalized Estate Planning Services.. Personal:. When not serving my clients, I enjoy spending time with my amazing wife, Colleen, enjoying and exploring the beautiful Northwest. Colleen and I are Portland Natives. We have returned to PDX from Phoenix to be closer to our families and to start a family of our own. We enjoy gardening and eating the fruits of our labor.

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

Jorden graduated from Cal State University San Marcos in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies and Sociology, and in 2013 received his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Working full-time to support himself through law school, Jorden still found time to donate over 100 pro bono hours to the San Diego Family Law Facilitators Office helping families through complex divorce, child custody battles and domestic violence issues. He also donated time as a Mediator for the National Conflict Resolution Center, and as a Law Clerk for a small personal injury firm.. Jorden moved to Oregon to be closer to his family. He took and passed the Oregon State Bar Exam in 2016 and opened his own practice in the Sellwood area specializing in estate planning.. While building his practice Jorden met and fell in love with his partner Emily, and they now have two children Elijah and Skylar. They are deeply committed to their family and their community, participating in local events such as food drives, early learning development programs and charitable fundraisers.. Steadfast in his belief in the necessity of giving back, Jorden continues to be involved with his local community on a professional level as well. He is a current member of, the Oregon State Bar Solo Small Firm Section Executive Committee; the Oregon Advocates where he participates in programs created by Legal Aid Services of Oregon; and outside of Legal Aid volunteering, Jorden also volunteers providing legal advice to seniors at local Senior Community Centers.. Jorden has been colleagues with Richard since moving to Oregon and as a result has fostered a Mentor/Mentee relationship. In the summer of 2020 Jorden merged his estate planning practice with Oregon Legal Center. Jorden and Richard are equal partners and in the years to come Jorden will take over the operation of Oregon Legal Center and provide continuity to the clients of Oregon Legal Center with respect to their estate planning, probate and trust administration needs.

Before starting my own firm, I practiced at widely respected estate planning and business law firm in downtown Portland, where I gained significant experience in estate planning, probate, trust administration and a wide variety of transactional business matters.. I have in the past also had the opportunity to work in the in-house legal departments of two well-known Oregon companies, where I focused primarily on real estate and business transactions. In these positions, I saw first hand the unique problems businesses face when it comes to dealing with legal issues. This in-house experience has given me the ability to understand and advise clients on the often competing legal and business considerations that small and emerging companies are likely to encounter.. Seeing an opportunity to use my diverse legal background to help make affordable legal services more accessible individuals, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, I started my own firm, JNF Law, LLC, in Lake Oswego, Oregon.. Outside the office, I am an avid distance and trail runner. In my free time, I can typically be found exploring the trails in Forest Park or the Columbia River Gorge with my wife and our new puppy, or competing in long distance trail running races throughout the Northwest.

Eric J. Wieland puts his mastery of tax law and sharp attention to detail to work in the areas of estate planning, business planning, taxation, and trust and estate administration. The belief that no two clients are alike ­ and no set of legal circumstances or objectives are the same ­ is at the heart of his specialized, individual approach.

My practice serves the needs of businesses and individuals with a focus on business law and real estate.

Justin brings a holistic approach to representing his clients, finding that many have legal needs in a variety of interrelated areas involving the care of their families (including children, aging loved ones, or both), businesses and real estate holdings. His areas of practice include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law/Medicaid planning, business law, real estate, and construction law.. Before joining The Reynolds Law Firm, Justin served as an Honors Attorney and an Assistant Attorney General with the Oregon Department of Justice, working in the Natural Resources Division, primarily representing the Water Resources Department. He also worked in the Government Law practice group at the firm of Harrang, Long, Gary, Rudnick, representing local governments (mostly cities). Immediately before joining The Reynolds Law Firm, he practiced at another Corvallis firm for several years in areas of practice similar to those in which he now works.. Before law school, Justin worked as a litigation paralegal at a large insurance defense firm in Los Angeles, California. He currently serves on the board of directors of Heartland Humane Society and the Zonta Service Club of Corvallis Foundation. Justin received his law degree from the University of Oregon, where he also earned a certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law and the Pro Bono Certificate. He also holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a paralegal certificate from the University of West Los Angeles.. Justin has lived in Corvallis since 1999 and has practiced law here since 2006.

Since 1993, Mr. Shean has represented thousands of clients and litigated hundreds of cases in both state and federal courts. His approach is to listen to his clients' concerns and objectives, ask questions sufficient to understand the issues, and advise his clients what options they have to move forward to meet their objectives. Mr. Shean's law practice is focused on legal issues that arise in the areas of business, real estate and construction. His office is located in the Keller Williams building at 1121 NW 9th Street in Corvallis, next to Shari's restaurant.

I am the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Three Rivers Law Center in Longview, WA.  Three Rivers Law Center is a nonprofit firm serving all income levels (based upon a sliding scale).. My practice areas:. Estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, community property agreements) Special needs trusts Adoption Guardianship Elder law. Our firm's other practice areas: Peaceful dissolution of marriage (collaborative divorce) Peaceful custody & relationship agreements MediationPre-nups

No one enjoys having to see a lawyer.. While this sentiment is true in almost every circumstance imaginable, my goal is to change this statement.  Whether you are having a contract dispute, preparing your estate, struggling with debt or just looking for some general legal advice, selecting the right lawyer is often the first step towards building a better tomorrow.  While I can't change your past, I can protect your rights going forward.

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.

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 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.

As an attorney, I am committed to treating my clients with respect and compassion while assisting them in resolving both the immediate and long-term issues they face. I value communication, collaboration and teamwork, which are often the necessary ingredients to obtaining the results my clients desire.. As a community member, I am passionate about being a leader who initiates and develops opportunities to enhance the vibrancy of our community. I am drawn toward working with individuals on both ends of the age spectrum, from increasing availability of extracurricular opportunities for junior and high school students to coordinating county-wide senior services.. In my personal time, I am an avid athlete when the weather is good and book lover when I have to stay indoors. I have a wonderful husband and climbing partner, Michael, who dares me to be a better person and professional every day.