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Firm: Gearing, Rackner & McGrath, LLP

121 SW Morrison St Ste 750 , Portland , Oregon 97204

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Family , Real Estate , Family, Family, Family

Firm: Gazzola & Hull, P.C.

208 SW First Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97204

Practice Areas: Family

I joined Gazzola & Hull in 2010 and practice both family law and personal injury law. I began my career as a criminal defense attorney, primarily representing indigent clients and I enjoy working closely with my clients to acheive the best possible results for them. I am as comfortable in a courtroom as I am working in my office and I approach every case with the goal of guiding my client as best I can through what is often a very difficult and emotional time.. My experience gives me an excellent understanding of the legal complexities faced by people from all walks of life.. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington, and a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association, a non-profit organization promoting professionalism, justice and volunteer service in the legal community.

Firm: Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC

2400 SW 4th Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Estate Planning, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Jody Stahancyk has earned the reputation as a strong woman and a formidable opponent in the courtroom who all the while has a generous heart and is a pillar of her community. Jody Stahancyk founded the family law firm in 1987 after a decade of legal work. She began her legal practice in 1973 as a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney where she successfully prosecuted for 6 years. In 1979 she was appointed as the Referee (Pro-tem Judge) for the Multnomah County Juvenile Court where she sat until 1982. After this appointment she spent a year as an Assistant Oregon Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. From 1983 until she began private practice in 1986, Jody was a full time mother and wife.|Since 1986, Jody has led her firm in making innovative and creative advances in the area of family law. She prides herself on creative solutions to difficult problems in every area of her work. Today, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook has grown to over sixteen attorneys and fifty support staff with offices in Portland, Bend, Prineville and Astoria, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. SKJ&H is one of the leading family law firms in the Northwest. Jody Stahancyk’s practice emphasis is complex asset divorces.. Professional Activities: Jody is a member of the Oregon State Bar as well as a member of multiple local bars where she has served on various committees. Jody regularly lectures at continuing legal education seminars as well as being a guest lecturer at various Oregon colleges and Law Schools.Community Activities: Jody is currently on the boards of the Children’s Relief Nursery and Child Centered Solutions and has previously served on the boards of the Perry Center, Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Charity Ball, Lutheran Family Services and as a Trustee of Linfield College. Jody particularly enjoys feeding the Lincoln High School Football Team pre-game mac and cheese at the Portland Office and working with the SKJ&H High School Intern Program which includes twenty-five high school students. The SKJ&H Student Interns polish their skills in work ethic, presentation, etiquette, problem solving and creative business thinking. They also spearhead a variety of community projects including volunteering at the Children’s Relief Nursery. In 2005, the SKJ&H Student Interns produced a short film titled The Firm which they published and distributed on DVD.In 2006, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook was honored with the 2005 Better Business Bureau Large Business of the Year Award for overall excellence in Integrity, Community Service, Community Involvement, and Innovative Business Practices. SKJ&H is the first law firm to win this prestigious award. Jody and her husband, John Crawford, and their children Seth and Kate attend Trinity Episcopal Church.

Firm: Posey Legal, PC

11 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd , Portland , Oregon 97232

Practice Areas: Divorce, Mediation, Family, Adoption, Prenuptials, Alimony, LGBT+, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I support individuals and families through complex family transitions, with a commitment to achieving the best possible results with minimal emotional and financial strain. My practice includes Collaborative Divorce, mediation, independent adoption, and select contested litigation. My approach prioritizes building lasting agreements tailored to meet each family's unique circumstances while equipping clients with the tools they need to resolve future disputes on their own, without court involvement.. My ability to examine an issue from every side has helped me develop a balanced approach to family law cases. I help clients identify and prioritize their goals, staying grounded in what matters to them. Equal emphasis on client education and advocacy ensures my clients are well-informed and able to confidently make decisions about their cases.. I began my legal career as a paralegal at a law firm in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee before moving to Portland for law school where I externed as a clerk for the Honorable Robert E. Jones for the United States District Court, District of Oregon. Since moving to Portland, I have worked at firms with a wide range of practice areas, from business advising and strategy to elder law and intellectual property law. I hold a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Memphis and a juris doctor from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College.. In my free time, you may find me starting yet another DIY project, enjoying Portland's fantastic food, checking out a band, binging sitcoms, or getting lost in a puzzle.

Firm: McLain Legal Services PC

4737 S. Kelly Ave , Portland , Oregon 97239

Practice Areas: Family

Jay Bodzin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Oregon in  1998 to attend  Reed College. He graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Senior Reactor Operator's license for Reed's nuclear research reactor - the first political science major to ever hold this position. After graduation, he worked as a dispatcher for a small locally-owned delivery company. In 2004, he entered Northwestern Law School at Lewis & Clark with a Dean's Fellowship for Academic Excellence. He graduated in 2007, with honors awards for pro bono work and community service. In 2008, he opened the Northwest Law Office, a collaborative workspace for solo practitioner attorneys to develop their practices. After nine years in solo practice as a domestic relations litigator, he joined the firm of Kivel & Howard, LLP as a research associate. He has since joined McLain Legal Services in 2023.Jay served as Secretary of the Oregon State Bar's Pro Bono Committee in 2010, and as its Chair in 2011. He later served as Chair of the Oregon State Bar's Unlawful Practice of Law Committee. He currently volunteers as a mentor to new attorneys through the Bar's New Lawyer Mentoring Program. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Federal Bar for the District of Oregon, and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He has been a volunteer judge for the Classroom Law Project's Mock Trial Competition since 2014. He is an avid bicyclist and amateur archer, and enjoys reading, complex strategy games, and cooking, though he often forgets to eat.

Firm: Pierson Family Law LLC

3115 NE Sandy BLVD , Portland , Oregon 97232

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Juvenile, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence

A Portland divorce attorney that provides not only advocacy, but also understanding.  I understand that divorce, custody or modification of a previous judgment will be one of the more stressful experiences of your life.  It is my goal to listen to what issues are important to you, and to make sure those goals are met.  My philosophy is always to be up front and honest with my clients regarding what Oregon law mandates, and then find a way to achieve my clients' goals within the confines of the law.

Firm: Black Helterline LLP

Southwest Broadway , Portland , Oregon 97205

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Employment & Labor ,Family

9600 Building   9600 Southwest Barnes Road Orego , Portland , Oregon 97225

Practice Areas: Child Abuse,Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Estate Planning,Family ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Personal Injury,Probate ,Trusts,Wills

1 SW Columbia St Ste 1800 , Portland , Oregon 97258

Practice Areas: Family

Southwest Oak Street , Portland , Oregon 97223

Practice Areas: Civil Rights,Corporate ,Discrimination,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Labor ,Sexual Harassment,Wages/Commissions/Overtime,Wrongful Termination

520 SW Sixth Ave. , Portland , Oregon 97204

Practice Areas: Family

I became an attorney to help people.  I love getting to know my clients and helping them find solutions to the problems they face.  Every case is different.  I make it a point of getting to know my clients as I find it helps me argue their cases; a personal connection helps me tailor my advocacy to fit the unique facts presented.  A personal connection also helps me identify potential challenges that may lie ahead.  As a general practioner I take pride in offering a balanced and informed perspective to my clients that helps them achieve the best outcome possible in their case.. I am a graduate of Reed College and Lewis & Clark Law School.  I was a Lead Articles Editor for the Lewis & Clark Law Review.  I am admitted to practice before the Oregon State and Federal district courts.  I am also an avid, all-season bicycle commuter.. In my spare time I enjoy hiking and camping with my wife and daughter in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  I also enjoy making delicious (if unhealthy) baked goods and collecting records, coins and stamps.

Firm: The LeSueur Law Firm

811 SW Naito Pkwy Suite 420 , Portland , Oregon 97204

Practice Areas: Family

I have worked as a criminal defense lawyer since passing the Oregon State Bar in 2011. The majority of my cases are privately retained, however, I have also worked as a court-appointed attorney in Multnomah County. After working as an associate at a private law firm I opened my own practice, where I serve clients in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties. My criminal defense practice has included defending a huge variety of felony and misdemenor cases, although I have developed a real specialty in DUI defense and have a reputation in town as a tough DUI defense attorney.. I have represented individuals charged with harrassment, assault, forgery, felony possession of a controlled substance, criminal mischief and reckless driving. I have succesfully brought motions to supress evidence that resulted in the dismissal of criminal charges.. My office is in downtown Portland and we handle both civil and criminal matters. On the civil side, my practice consists of divorce, family law and child custody. I have worked as a family law attorney since becoming a lawyer and have extensive experience in all three counties. I am a trial-tested and agressive lawyer in court when you need it, but I can also negotiate an equitable settlement at a low cost to you.. I've lived in Oregon for 8 years and love being an Oregonian. I moved here in 2008 and received my law degree from Lewis and Clark. Instead of returning to Illinois, my wife and I got married and we decided to stay in Oregon. For fun, we take our dog hiking near hood river or for a run on the beach at the Oregon Coast.

Firm: Law Offices of Gregory L. Gudger, Attorney At Law

3800 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 107 , Portland , Oregon 97232

Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Divorce, Legal Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Premises Liability, Sexual Harassment, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death, Family

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Firm: Trainor Law PC

820 SW Second Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97204

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Morris Family Law LLC

1140 SW 11th Ave. , Portland , Oregon 97205

Practice Areas: Family

I view the attorney-client relationship as a team effort, first and foremost. My practice style emphasizes zealous advocacy and preparedness. I consistently seek creative solutions to client problems, combined with the necessary empathy and understanding to meet the client’s individual needs. Unlike some members of the profession, I am committed to maintaining clear and open lines of communication with my clients to ensure that they feel heard and understood, and to ensure that their ultimate goals are always in sight.

Firm: Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC

115 NW First Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97209

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Family, Family

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

520 SW 6th Ave., Ste 1010 , Portland , Oregon 97204

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Insurance, Appeals

Firm: Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC

2400 SW 4th Ave , Portland , Oregon 97201

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Fedoroff Law LLC

2420 NE Sandy Blvd , Portland , Oregon 97232

Practice Areas: Family

What I truly love about practicing family law is that you, your life, your reality, and your emotions are front and center.  I specialize in respectful, out of court resolutions because the transition of divorce or separation is a time to sort out the things that really matter in your life and for your future, rather than simply focusing on the short-term requirements of a legal divorce. I am passionate about helping you do this.. I offer several services: collaborative law, divorce mediation, and a variety of options to help with uncontested or DIY divorces.. Collaborative Law. Collaborative divorce is an out-of-court, non-adversarial resolution method. Here, you and your spouse work through a specific, interest-based decision making process together in a series of private, safe, joint meetings. Each of you receives guidance and advice from your own attorney, who is specially trained in this process. You may also choose to incorporate other professionals in the process to support you and your family through the transition (e.g., a child specialist, divorce coach, or financial professional). This approach allows you to retain a high-degree of privacy and control over the timeline of your separation, since it is designed to keep you entirely out of the court system until it's time to file your final, agreed-upon judgment. It also allows for creative and well-informed problem-solving.. Divorce Mediation. Divorce mediation is an informal negotiation between you and your spouse, facilitated by a neutral third party specially trained in helping couples respectfully discuss the issues to be decided. You and your spouse retain all decision making authority. The mediator can offer suggestions, but can not "tell you what you should do" or settle disagreements. Because the mediator is neutral and does not represent you or your spouse, the mediator can not give either of you legal advice. Divorce mediation can happen at any time during the divorce process and can be used in a variety of ways to help you resolve some or all of the issues to be decided.. DIY Divorce / Limied or Unbundled Services. Many people are wary of the cost and emotional harm associated with traditional litigation. Others simply wish to avoid retaining attorneys for financial or other reasons. While it makes sense for almost everyone to have some guidance from an attorney while completing a divorce, there are a number of ways to do this with limited involvement of legal professionals.. Uncontested Divorce - When both you and your spouse wish to divorce (or one of you does and the other at least accepts it and is willing to sign divorce papers), one of you can hire an attorney on a limited basis to help you complete the process, and prepare and file the documents with the court.. Kitchen Table Settlement - If you and your spouse are willing and able to work out the details on your own ("around the kitchen table"), you can hire an attorney on a limited basis to review your agreement, make sure you haven't overlooked anything, and if you wish, prepare and file the necessary documents with the court.. Divorce Consulting - This can encompass a variety of things. If you are representing yourself when your spouse has an attorney, you can hire an attorney on a limited basis to consult with you about your options or issues, to review documents prepared by your spouses attorney, or to review documents you have prepared. You can also consult with an attorney to help you prepare for mediation, prepare for difficult conversations with your spouse, learn about specific legal issues, or help you prepare for a hearing.

Firm: Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson and Hook P.C.

Athena Plaza   808 Southwest 1Fifth Avenue  9720 , Portland , Oregon 97205

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Estate Planning,Family ,Guardianship and Conservatorship