5 Elder Law lawyers are available in Portland, Oregon, including Brittany Marks, Eric Kearney, J Bernhardt, and Lori Beight. These lawyers are rated between 4.8/5 to 5.0/5 and 45% provide free consultation.
Elder law cases in Portland typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether litigation is required.
Portland Court Backlog
The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending elder law matters in the Portland area, with higher numbers indicating periods of increased demand or limited court resources.
Elder Law Portland Filing Volume
Monthly filings for elder law cases in Portland generally range from 8 to 20, based on public court data and local trends.
Elder Law Case Outcomes
A significant portion of elder law cases are resolved before litigation (about 40%), with additional resolutions after filing (30%) and a smaller percentage proceeding to trial (10%).
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.
Eric Kearney is an attorney whose practice emphasizes guardianships and conservatorships, Medicaid, and Special Needs Planning.. Eric runs his own private law practice, serving the needs of elders and their families from his office in Southeast Portland. Prior to opening his own firm, Eric worked at Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP, one of the largest elder law firms in the state. He also worked at a Professional Fiduciary firm in Portland, working extensively on Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Estate Administration matters.. Eric has presented on a variety of topics at Continuing Legal Education Seminars, and community events. Examples of recent presentations are the following: How Public Benefits Could Affect Your Probate Case , Oregon Law Institute CLE: “ABC’s of Decedents’ Estate Administration”; Estate Planning by Protected Persons, Oregon Law Institute CLE: “Estate Planning for Protected Persons and People with Disabilities.”. Raised in San Rafael, California, Eric holds a B.A. in Physical Anthropology from University of California Santa Barbara, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
As an Estate Planning attorney, Mark understands that it's important to plan ahead. He also enjoys assisting clients in dealing with times of stress or transition. Mark finds great meaning in helping them to keep their lives on the path they envision. The legal matter may be as complex as paying for long term care needs or just making sure a client's estate planning documents are in order. Mark understands the value of quality of life and wants to be there to help keep your planning up to date.. .
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Disclaimer: This content is based on aggregated public information and estimated market trends. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
