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I've spent years developing my negotiating, litigating, and defense skills so I can fight for my clients' rights. With years of experience winning both in the court room and out, I can help you determine your legal needs and develop a winning strategy.My law career began in the prosecutor's office in the largest county in New Jersey while still in law school. I then spent several years as a successful criminal defense attorney with the Commonwealth of Kentucky where I handled thousands of cases. I can bring to client representation the experience of having won on both sides of the aisle in the court room.I also spent time with a multi-state civil/personal-injury law firm as a department supervising attorney, where I not only successfully pursed settlements for our clients, I was responsible for evaluating thousands of potential civil suits for prospective clients.I have the experience to help you understand your legal situation, identify your rights, and develop a winning plan to achieve your goals.

With a career history spanning over three decades, Shirley gained experience in the allied health care field and higher education before going into law. Shirley's practice currently focues primarily on family law and estate planning. Having earned an MBA in 2003, Shirley also enjoys handling small business matters to round out her practice.. Attending law school in Seattle, Shirley spent a year with the Northwest Justice Project – Refugee and Immigrant Advocacy Project, and she did a 10-week internship with the Washington State Bar Association Office of Disciplinary Counsel. She also did a summer study abroad in International Business in Marseilles, France, while earning her MBA from Portland State University. Shirley runs an environmentally friendly office and is a member of the Sustainable Futures Section of the Oregon State Bar.. Click the link to our website to learn more about Shirley.

Nick joined Perkins Law, LLC in April 2022, bringing with him a solid foundation in leadership and strategic thinking developed during his time in the United States Air Force. Over his seven years of service, Nick was involved in a variety of critical operations, including search and rescue missions, overseeing the certification process for personnel tasked with nuclear weapons deployment, and wildland firefighting in the Pacific Northwest. This experience cultivated a disciplined and methodical approach that now informs his legal practice.. While in law school, Nick clerked for a federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. This clerkship provided him with essential courtroom experience and sharpened his litigation skills, which he has since applied in numerous court appearances. Nick’s background in both the military and the legal field equips him with the preparation and focus needed to handle each case effectively and achieve the best outcomes for his clients.. Nick's practice is centered on family law, where he handles high-conflict divorce cases, complex asset division, spousal support, and custody disputes. He has significant ongoing and recent trial experience, which not only strengthens his courtroom advocacy but also enhances his ability to advise clients on trial risks. Additionally, Nick’s practice covers judgment enforcement, contempts, and restraining orders. He is adept at settlement drafting, including drafting stipulated judgments for amicable divorces, and provides strategic pre-mediation advice to help clients navigate their legal challenges effectively. If a party is unreasonable with settlement, Nick is fully competent in representing individuals at trial, ensuring that his clients' interests are strongly defended.

I have practiced Domestic Relations (Family) Law in Oregon since 1998. My area of specialty is (Qualified) Domestic Relations Orders, and related matters concerning division of retirement benefits in divorce/legal separation.  The best time to contact me is BEFORE you negotiate the property settlement or try the case.

I am a Graduate of the University of Oregon Law School and have been in general private practice in Roseburg since 2003.  I was born and raised in Douglas County.  The focus of my practice is Civil Litigation and Business law.  This includes work in contract disputes, employment related law, real estate transactions and disputes, and divorce, custody, parenting time, guardianship and conservatorship disputes.  I also do a variety of transactional work in business including business set up, buy-sell agreements, and collection, as well as estate planning including family trusts, simple wills, and estate probates.

I attended George Fox University and received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and History in 2008.  I later attended Willamette University College of Law and earned my law degree in 2013.  After graduating law school, my practice has primarily focused on family law (including complex dissolutions, legal separations, custody, parenting time and support issues). I was admitted to the US District Court for the District of Oregon and am member of the Oregon State Bar Association.  I joined Brown, Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer, PC, in 2015 and will continue serving my clients in family-related matters.

The majority of my practice is devoted to divorce and family law, generally in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, and occasionally in many other Oregon Counties.  I have been handling all facets of family law for over two decades, including divorce, property division, spousal support, child custody and support, custody matters involving unmarried parents, domestic violence restraining orders, modification of support and parenting time, cases involving out-of-state moves by one parent, and many other family law matters.. Call me for a consultation regarding your family law matter.