Highly recommend Butcher & Smith. Great to work with and very experienced. We reached out with a…read morerecent death in the family and I felt like I had the proper guidance in place to help get through all the work ahead of us dealing with the unfortunate aftermath of losing a love one. Thanks Sara!

After my Sister died unexpectedly & made me Executor of her Estate, I went looking for a lawyer in…read morePortland (I live near Los Angeles). My son found her on the Internet, and after having interviewed several other lawyers, I immediately felt at ease with Sara. She's very down-to-Earth, conscientious, competent, & accessible. Quite often I would email her with questions, on Friday night, or Saturday/Sunday, and, to my shock, she would always answer fairly quickly. Her fees are pretty much in the middle-not the cheapest, nor the most expensive either. She definitely earns her money. I would not hesitate to recommend her for Probate/Estate cases. Dave--Downey, CA

My husband and I chose to hire this firm after attending a free seminar and then a free…read moreconsultation. It was all very informative and very professional. I feel peace of mind knowing that our estate is in order for when that time eventually arrives. Very happy with the level of service and knowledge.

My partner and I talked to several recommended estate planning attorneys around Portland and chose…read moreRichard Schneider after attending one of his free seminars. The seminar alone was a very informative discussion and filled with practical information we talked about on the way home. After a one-hour free consultation , we chose to engage his firm for our estate planning needs. The process they use to gather information and details is well organized. Small details are noted and remembered when final documents were drawn up. Finally, the "deliverables" of hard copies, notebooks and digital copies of all documents and instructions was perfect. We are more than pleased with this firm's services and am glad to have chosen them.

John Christianson and Misty Wilson are an incredible team. They are truly interested in doing their…read morebest for their clients. Trustworthy, professional, intelligent, kind, compassionate, patient and knowledgeable. They did an incredible job with our estate planning and now also handle our general business matters. They are highly competent and easy to talk to.

I trusted Paige completely. Very responsive and always let me know what a realistic outcome would…read morelook like. She helped me navigate a difficult divorce with hidden assets. I won't be getting married ever again but if I did, I would hire her team to create a pre-nuptial agreement to protect myself.

This man was one of the Rudest Attorneys I've spoken to regarding Estate matters, after having lost…read moreboth of my Parents within a 2 months period, And my brother now stealing from the estate over, and over, and over, again, the will, a safe with over $50,000 in it to the best of my knowledge, and now threatens to empty my mother's safe deposit box, with many valuables inside. I contacted this man to see if he would be interested in representing me, and after him telling me that he 'had plenty of time to talk', I started telling him the whole sordid story, and he cut me off, telling me that the story was going on and on too long, and what did I need or want him to do about it?! He was Extremely Rude and Abrupt, and I let him know it in no uncertain terms, and told him that's why I was ending the call. I'm glad I saw this side of him, as when he contacted me after I had put out a legal search for Representatives about a month ago, he had seemed very kind and open, and even gave me some free advice at the time. I resolved that situation without using his advice, but I thought I would give him another shot since he had been so kind then. It was like Jekyll and Hyde, and had you told me that this side of him existed before today, I would have thought you were 'nuts' from my prior experience. This man seems Highly Unstable, Very Rude, and if he was going to act like that, and you haven't even hired him yet, why would you?! Use caution when hiring this attorney, or any others, and make sure you ask plenty of questions, and that they are willing to listen to you, or they are of no use to you, to begin with. Good luck!

From the owner: For the most part, people would prefer to avoid confronting the things that make them sad or…read moreuneasy. We would all rather put off thinking about the inevitable. That is understandable. However, that is not exactly realistic. Bottom line: You're just doing yourself and your loved ones a disservice just because you decided to pretend that nothing bad could ever happen. Estate planning is the act of arranging for the distribution of a person's estate according to his or her personal preferences using the most efficient and legal means available. The person's estate includes personal property such as cars, jewelry, works of art, and the like, as well as real estate property, life insurance proceeds, bank accounts, retirement benefits, stocks and other securities. Bob Casey, Atty. specializes in estate planning and related areas of focus such as guardianship and conservatorship. Indeed, Bob Casey, Atty. believes in empowering its clients by giving them an overview of the legal means available to them in connection with these scenarios. They don't have to wait until the last-minute to get their affairs in order, so to speak.

We had a wonderful experience working with As Your Counsel with the review of a contract and…read moreguidance on how to approach a business that was taking advantage of us. We were directed to them through our membership with MetLife Legal, and were please at how quickly they responded and that they explained things in layman's terms on how best to proceed. Thanks to their support we were able to end the agreement with an unethical business and were credited a good chunk of our deposit. I would highly recommend them.

I had an excellent experience consulting with this attorney and his team. They were very…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and provided timely responses throughout the process. JC in particular was especially helpful. I highly recommend this office - we've already returned twice for their services and will definitely choose them again in the future. Shayma A.

This skilled group of attorneys helped me navigate a complicated insurance claim that was denied by…read morethe responsible party. And asking for very little in the form of a retainer for legal services, we were able to proceed and later prevail. I attribute our success to the many talented members of their staff, attorneys, paralegals, and legal aids...among others. With any matter, dealing with the law, patients always prevails and they helped me remember that and achieve our common goal.

I highly recommend Chenoweth Law Group, as they are ethical, intelligent, caring, transparent, and…read moreprovide honest analysis whilst being empathetic. I worked specifically with Sandra Gustitus and Rose Dozier. They helped me in a time of great distress and obtained a favorable outcome for my case. For that, I am forever grateful.

I was recommended to Catalyst Law for estate and trust planning services and I certainly was not…read moredisappointed. Kate Kilberg was easy to work with in explaining what was needed to reach my financial goals and desires. She helped me through the process of determining many factors that would have been complicated and confusing without her help. The staff was professional and treated me respectfully pushing me for results and decisions just the right amount. Their fee based structure gives you confidence and a end line to know what your expense will be so that you don't have to be afraid that a simple phone call will cost you a fortune! Overall I feel I received a great product, services, and value working with Kate and Catalyst. I strongly recommend this firm!

From the owner: Catalyst Law has served Portland and the greater metro area since 2014 under founding principal…read moreKimberly Pray. Our Pearl District office, located in the Ecotrust Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Ave in Portland, serves families and individuals across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties with personalized, purpose-driven legal counsel. As a woman-owned, B Corp-certified law firm, Catalyst Law brings the depth of a seasoned estate planning practice with the personal attention of a small, community-rooted firm. Our attorneys focus on estate planning, trust administration, probate, business law, and nonprofit law with deep expertise in Oregon's unique estate tax structure and a genuine commitment to the families and communities we serve. We offer fixed-fee planning, flexible payment options, and convenient access from Portland's Pearl District neighborhood. A second office in King City serves clients in Tigard, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, and southwest Portland.