If I could give negative stars I would. DO NOT USE LILLIAN WATSON"S SERVICES!!! She has no idea what the laws are. She is incredibly unprofessional. She has zero people skills. We tried to use her as a bankruptcy lawyer and she knew NOTHING about bankruptcy laws. Yet it's in the name of her business. During COVID she completely shut down her firm but didn't tell her clients. Her assistant Stephanie did her job for her and when she quit, nothing moved forward in the firm. We had a couple of meetings with her via ZOOM and she looked like she had just rolled out of bed and had nothing prepared to talk to us about. She never knew our case. She was horrific to try and deal with and very unorganized. The only good thing she did was file our case.

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Llynn C
over 2 years ago

I needed to do my estate planning and I reached out to them for the first time. I worked with Lillian and her staff and everything was accomplished in 10 days. There was some confusion with the staff, but that's because Lillian did me a favor..........a great bunch of folks to work with!!!!

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David Rader
over 3 years ago

Very helpful, haven't gone and seem them yet but the receptionist/adminstrative communicative is very helpful and thorough.

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Jesse LoBalbo
over 3 years ago

Very Bad service!!! “Carol “ i don't appreciate your service

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Mustafa Abukhashim
over 3 years ago

Contacted them. Set up zoom meet 2.5 wks out. On that day they had internet problems I was okay with it. Told me they'd contact me when back up. I had to call them later in the day to set up for next day. Next day came they told me I was double booked got pushed later. Prior to meeting I filled out some documents electronically and they didnt have it for some reason. It was as if she didnt even know the secretary had me fill it out and sent them back. Anyway had meeting and the price I was told by secretary was 1150 court cost included but the attorney told me she makes the prices and 1600 was hers and that didnt include court cost. I said okay you have great reviews with 20yrs exp. I'll go with you guys. She said I'd be receiving docs to sign through the mail in few days. Never got them so I contacted them multiple times to get the forms and had never got them nor have they ever tried following up. Dont know why they haven't or didnt but its their lost of money. Wouldve wrote you a check for full amount as soon as I had the docs but I'm glad I didn't cause I found a diff office who actually knows what their doing like the price and following up :) I cant believe they have such good reviews. Hope more people speak up. Dont get screwed just because someones got 20yrs experience. It doesnt mean they're great at what they do or care about you. Sometimes rookies are more hungry and outperform veterans ;) Rate zero if I could.

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kao saephan
over 3 years ago

Jim is a colleague who I refer my family mediation clients (Parting Waters Mediation) to regularly. He is consistently professional, helpful and provides excellent service to them.

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Linda Scher
over 3 years ago

I just mediated a divorce case and referred my client to Jim for legal advice. So I will say publicly what I told her privately. I have no higher regard for any lawyer or mediator in the Portland community than Jim O'Connor. It is not his considerable legal intelligence that distinguishes him, for there are lots of smart lawyers in this community. It is rather that he has the ability to see the big picture -- what a client and his or her family needs as a whole -- way beyond a merely legal perspective. It is also his huge kindness and compassion, coupled with strong judgment and integrity. He possesses superb interpersonal skills that enable him to work with all sorts of personalities to create agreements. He has my complete confidence and earns my highest endorsement.

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Michael Dwyer
over 7 years ago

Jim is a thoughtful, caring attorney and mediator who dedicates his practice to the constructive and respectful resolution of family law issues. Jim combines many years of experience with an interest-based approach to help clients achieve an outcome that meets their interests and works well for the entire family. I highly recommend Jim for both mediation and Collaborative law cases.

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Forrest Collins
over 6 years ago

Exceptional Prompt Service! A very genuine and kind person. Super pleasant and virtually stress-free working with Jim. I highly recommend Jim without reservations.

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yusaf jawed
over 5 years ago

I’m a fellow lawyer who knows Jim. He has been a mentor to me, who has provided exceptional strategic and practical suggestions regarding how best to handle mediation and collaborative divorce. Jim is unquestionably a leading "out-of-court" divorce professional! His skills and knowledge are among the best you are going to find.

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Randall Poff
over 6 years ago

I'm sorry but all these 5 star computer generated reviews absolutely do not reflect the truth when it comes to being a real life client. You will be chewed up and spit out before you realize that they simply made your life worse off. This firm or flock is the epitome of "Slime"

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Jill Cortina
over 2 years ago

It is so stressful to need legal help and to know where to start. They get it! I feel so taken care of and at ease with Gearing Rackner and McGrath Group. They are incredibly responsive and professional. I always appreciate their advice and work as their attentiveness is spot on! They got work done so quickly. I am so fortunate and grateful they are my team when I am in need. The outcome of my cases have been what I was striving for. Thanks so much!!

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Ashley Mathews
over 3 years ago

I would definitely recommend this legal firm . Andrew Newsom Is the best ever attorney that i worked with. He has skills on negotiations and always think out of the box and he come with option that would work best to my intrest. And the most part i liked is he is so honest if things doesn't work out he would tell you upfront to prevent you from spend lots of money because he knew I've went through alot and spent lots of money on my trial case . I appreciate the amazing legal work Andy did on my behalf. Thanks again Andy and big thanks to your team as well.

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Ziadoon Alsammarraie
over 3 years ago

I was referred to Sarah Denner at Gearing, Rackner & McGrath LLP when it became clear that my path to divorce was not going to be straight forward. Sarah is amazing! She handled every turn of my case with expertise and creative solutions to get the best outcome for me and my kids. Her compassion and patience helped me process complicated matters without getting overwhelmed. The rest of the staff at Gearing, Rackner & McGrath were all super supportive and professional as well. I felt taken care of and prioritized. I highly recommend Sarah Denner and her team and feel lucky to have been referred myself

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Estella Dachenhausen
over 3 years ago

VETERANS BEWARE!!! These guys don’t adhere to the ethics and standards that we as veterans are accustomed too.

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1stSgt
over 2 years ago

I typically utilize attorneys to do a deep dive into detail to find areas that are detrimental to my situation. This firm did nothing but charge me a lot of money with no attention to detail and no suggestions to better my standing. They placated to my ex and the other attorneys and made no suggestions or changes on my behalf. It was 100% one-sided. I came out of my divorce with nothing and the other party with everything. Nothing positive came from this. I could have done nothing and come out better. It still haunts me today. Their lack of oversight and concern on my behalf during the process was and is staggering. Go elsewhere for solid representation.

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Tobias Forsberg
over 3 years ago

I highly recommend Cassandra Snelling as an attorney. Her specialty is family law and she was excellent in her representation of me throughout my divorce process. Not only was she a great attorney, advocating for my needs and educating me on my rights, she was kind and compassionate. One of the things I most appreciated about Cassandra was her excellent communication, her quick response time, and her ability to explain the process and answer questions in a manner that was understandable to me as a lay person, but without condescension. Her professional knowledge and representation were of the highest quality from start to finish.

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sarah carlson
over 3 years ago

A friend recommended the law firm, Zimmer Bond Fay as I was in need of a family law attorney to quickly file an amendment related to my divorce and I was assigned attorney, Cassandra Snelling. My issue was complicated and extremely time sensitive and I was very impressed with Ms. Snelling's responsiveness, communication and professionalism. Ms. Snelling understood all of the issues and met my timeline with no delays. I highly recommend Ms. Snelling and this firm.

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Mike Snyder
over 3 years ago

Been with this law firm for years. I was represented by Joel, he was amazing!!! Professional, and in control. But in 2020 he retired. I went back the firm knowing they had great lawyers. I was given Cassandra, we talked and she seemed ok. I let her represent me, it was a small court proceeding. She was a nightmare. When talking to her on the phone she would not answer my question, so I would have to ask her in another way. This was time consuming and costly. I'm still shocked on how bad she represented my character. I look bad in the courts eye because of how she represented me. She seemed not to care much. At the end she was smiling and felt she did a good job. Still shocked about that. This is just my experience with Cassandra. After working with her. I truly miss Joel, if you have a good attorney KEEP THEM & PRAY THEY DONT RETIRE :-). I know this law firm has great lawyers. I just got the bad apple.

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Richard Boyland
over 3 years ago

Ms. Wotman was very courteous and polite. She explained everything very well and walked me through the process. She was kind and did everything I asked for without pressuring me.

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Emily Miranda
over 3 years ago

I have nothing but praise for Kehoe Law. Myah was my savior during my divorce almost two years ago. My ex-husband and I went through mediation for our divorce, so Myah did not formally represent me but I consulted her before every mediation session and with out Myah, there's no way I would have been able to navigate all the intricacies of the divorce and settlement proceedings. She was kind, patient, thorough and easy to talk to. She was always there to answer any question and explain things to me in a way that I could understand. I was and still am so thankful that I had her in my corner for support or any doubt I had. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. Thank you, Myah!

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Cristina Gonzales
over 3 years ago

I worked with Myah since December 2018 until my divorce was finalized 7/26/2019. My case was a very high conflict divorce that went to trial (less than 5% in Oregon go to trial). Myah and her entire team were fabulous to work with throughout the entire process. Morgan, Front Desk, was always so kind and knew me by name as I was in contact often. Since the divorce was finalized I have paid for additional consultations in March and June 2020. Again spectacular service from Morgan and Myah. Top Notch service!!!!!

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Elyse Winter
over 3 years ago

What a great attorney! She won my case and got me exactly what we asked for. Very pleased with the service I received. She always stayed in contact and kept me posted with new updates.

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Ashley Smith
over 4 years ago

Nasty attitudes, insisting you must use OSB referral as they are not taking clients. If so why bother calling back and why would you INSIST people MUST use OSB referral. Very unprofessional.

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Linda Dupree
over 4 years ago

Myah is one of the most caring and attentive family law attorneys I know. I have worked as opposing counsel on several cases with her and respect her work ethic, integrity, and care for the families we strive to help.

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Tonya Alexander
over 6 years ago

I am an attorney who represents attorneys so I am more familiar than most with assessing the quality of legal services. Peter and his team are first rate. He is a highly skilled attorney who is efficient, effective and outsmarts his opponents. He is empathetic and professional. He saved me many thousands of dollars, not only in the amount I ended up paying my ex-spouse, but also attorney fees. I highly recommend Peter. He is extremely well-respected by his peers due to his intelligence, experience, creativity and integrity. Retain him ASAP before your future ex does.

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Gretchen Mandekor
over 3 years ago

Peter is the best family lawyer in the Portland area. He was my lawyer for initial divorce proceedings and subsequent lawsuits from my ex over the past 5 years. He was always willing to find the best and most cost-effective resolution. Peter continues to be a leader in his field and continues be involved in National Family Law organizations.

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Amy Ellsworth
over 3 years ago

Top Notch Peter Bunch .... Puts his all in to his clients needs ...

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Donna Davis
over 3 years ago

I highly recommend Peter. He took the care to explain things to me thoroughly and ask if I have questions. He gave the attention and care I needed when I needed it and was also straight-forward. Peter really shines in the process of negotiation. He is quick to understand complicated situations and firm on your side when you need it. He attempts to keep your costs down, and will advise you how to do so. This is refreshing when in an emotionally draining process of divorce. If I have future needs I will definitely be returning to Peter.

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W B
over 5 years ago

I went to Peter because I really needed advice and a professional to simply manage the stresses of my divorce. I did a consultation with him and everything seemed in order. He seemed like a decent fellow that was knowledgeable and forthright. This image didn't last long... Being involved in a messy divorce full of high stress due to false allegations, Peter simply walked away at the VERY beginning because the heat got too hot for him. He now of course wants his money ($400) for the consultation even though he bailed on me which forced me to have to find another attorney and pay another consultation fee. Oh well, I chalked this up as a small cost in getting the right lawyer. He basically helped me determine that he wasn't who I needed... a proficient lawyer that can handle stresses of a divorce with ease. I ended up finding Shelly Perkins and she has turned my whole case around. She didn't even use the angles that Peter wanted to which would have easily cost me >10k more. Ironic right? I'm tired of thinking about this whole mess and glad it is behind me, but there you have it incase you are wondering if this guy can help you out.

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Jaden Morgan
over 5 years ago

Having gone through a nasty custody battle, I can say with surety that two things are true: 1) Had I followed Patty's advice, which was given calmly, clear, cogent, and salient, I would have achieved the results I wanted. 2) I have a deep respect for Patty, for the way she works, for the transparency she shows, and for the way she was (and is) always on my side - but not afraid to tell me when I'm wrong. Patty is intelligent, wonderful, honest, and diligent. I not only respect her, but I like her. She has good values, I could trust her, and I could run thoughts and ideas by her and count on her honest opinion. Working with someone like her made the process I went through infinitely easier. She knows what she's doing.

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Burton Simmons
over 8 years ago

Patty has an excellent reputation in the collaborative community as someone who is a strong advocate for her clients, but also solution-oriented and practical. Patty finds creative resolutions to meet the needs of clients and their families. She is a valued member of the collaborative community.

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Jill E. Brittle
over 7 years ago

Patty Arjun is in the vanguard of family law attorneys in the Portland area offering collaborative law services to couples seeking an amicable divorce. Smart, personable, and caring, Patty provides provides strong but compassionate support for her clients. She has my enthusiastic endorsement.

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Michael Dwyer
over 7 years ago

I can highly recommend Patty Arjun. She is caring, reasonable, and straightforward. As a colleague, she is responsive and willing to work together to efficiently help her clients. I hear only positive feedback from both clients and colleagues that have worked with her.

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Lisa Gabardi
over 7 years ago

Jack Dekovich was rigorous and attentive with my child custody/relocation case. There were so many moving factors and he addressed each situation with tact even when the other parties attorney attempted tactic after tactic to prolong and make the case as difficult as possible. He helped me to win 2/3 of the terms I went for and was patient and understanding every step of the way. I'm grateful I choose him as my attorney to represent me through this process. He took what would normally be a long and painful process and helped me navigate it with more ease and understanding, even with finishing up the final terms during the beginning of the Covid-19 lock down. Thank You Jack!

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Bethani Campbell
over 3 years ago

I went to Jack Dekovich to help me through an ugly divorce. He was good at returning calls and answering any questions I had while the divorce was proceeding. In the end he was able to work with the opposing side, avoided having to go to court, and earning me much of what I asked for in settlement. I would recommend Jack because of his knowledge of the law and his patience with clients during stressful times. He’ll listen to you, give you the options available and, let you make the best decisions.

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Justin DeMaagd
over 3 years ago

I am so pleased with Jack. He put in a lot of time, effort and care into our difficult and demanding case. Very professional but still compassionate. Great attention to detail as well as his organization skills really made the difference for me. Would highly recommend Jack for anyone in need of representation. Choosing Jack was by far the best decision!

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Ivy Barnes
over 4 years ago

My initial attorney from another practice made me feel as if she was working for my ex husband and after several off comments, I came to see Jack Dekovich. What a complete 180! Right away Jack demonstrated that he knew family law comprehensively and that he would use that expertise to fight for me, tactfully but aggressively if needed. I am very familiar with my ex husband’s attorney, having worked closely with her for several years on my ex husband’s behalf. She has years of experience and is one of the best, yet Jack was not intimidated and was able to go toe-to-toe in every aspect of our case. He got me the best outcome and I will continue to use his services in the future, with confidence that I have the right attorney by my side!

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Meryl H
over 4 years ago

Jack, Kayla and team helped me through a particularly tough time in my life. My husband decided to leave me a week after we relocated to St. Louis. Their professionalism and understanding made a very dark time in my life bearable. Knowing that I left the marriage with the financial means to succeed in the Midwest made my future bright. I would highly recommend Jack and his team. If you can't stay married you may as well have a top-notch team in your corner helping you set yourself up for success. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

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Duane Rough
over 4 years ago

My experience with Stephens & Margolin was excellent. My attorney, Sean Stephens, gave my case all the time and attention that was needed as well as being a calming and confident presence during my very difficult divorce.. He and his whole legal team were very responsive, professional and empathic throughout. Hands down the best law firm in the Portland area!

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Jeri Schwirian
over 2 years ago

Chelsea handled our case with professionalism and expediency. Our plans shifted several times and she and the team were quick to adjust, easy to work with, and personable.

 5.00
Matthew Coburn
over 2 years ago

Any custody case can be difficult, but with a narcissist you will be in for one of the most painful, stressful and expensive rides of your life. These guy's are a narcissist's best friend. Birds of a feather fly together. They only work for glory of the win. they care not for the family. But only $$$$ and wins. Sad......

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Scott Backenstos
over 3 years ago

I've been so grateful to have Dan Margolin and Erin Holbrook Johnson as my legal counsel. They were incredibly helpful with modifications to my divorce judgment a few years after it was finalized, including spousal and child support, gaining access to my past professional work and other items due to changing circumstances. Throughout the entire process they listened to my concerns, answered questions and let me know legally what was and was not relevant to my case. Most important to me and what sets them apart, I felt they cared about my challenging circumstances and advocated for me month after month while also being mindful of costs vs. benefits. They along with their team were professional and compassionate from start to finish, and are the best of the best.

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Kirsten
over 4 years ago

I hired Sean Stephens of Stephens & Margolin at the recommendation of a friend, and in turn would highly recommend Sean to anyone in need of an excellent family law attorney. My divorce involved guardianship issues as well as somewhat complex asset issues involving an operating company, a holding company and several pieces of real estate. Sean is very experienced, was able to understand all the different pieces, and was excellent at communicating all of the pieces to the court in simple understandable language. Sean also has an excellent team in his own office, as well as excellent court respected experts. Sean was reasonable in settlement negotiations however my divorce went to trial. Sean was excellent in trial. Both his prepared written arguments as well as his arguments in court were very clear and concise. Sean is an excellent trial attorney, and was successful in achieving a very favorable result in court. I would highly recommend Sean to anyone in need of an excellent family law attorney.

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Stephen
over 6 years ago

Mr. Senft is professional, experienced and knowledgeable. He listens for the important information, asks relevant questions and shares his advice as appropriate. His caring and down to earth demeanor makes sure that one is included and understand the process. His staff is equally caring, efficient and effective. You will be completely pleased with his services.

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Mara I. Silvera
over 4 years ago

I have tremendous respect for George Senft. When ever I receive calls from someone looking for a bankruptcy lawyer in Portland, I refer them to George. George is knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. He has customer service dialed in.

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Tom Butcher
over 4 years ago

George Senft was very professional, friendly, thorough and concise. I really appreciated his help and keeping everything simple. I recommended to my friend he had a similarly great experience. What a relief he has helped bring to my life!

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Tara Gelien
over 8 years ago

I had great success when I did my bankruptcy with him but I referred him to a friend of mine , she paid her money but after 3 weeks nothing has been done for her so I will never refer him again, very disappointed

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ladybugg503
over 4 years ago

George filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy for us. We needed to stop a foreclosure. My wife and I are very happy with him and his staff. George was recommended by a co-worker.

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Chris M.
over 10 years ago