I became involved in my first family law case when a then current client wanted a divorce that required the division of the family enterprise and substantial assets acquired during the marriage. Later, as more family law cases came along, I realized that I enjoy working with opposing counsel who are often open to reasonable dialog and reasonable outcomes. What a nice thing that is. I am occasionally asked by courts to represent children in high conflict divorce and custody cases without pay. I do that for the children. They didn't make their parents' mess and are usually the most vulnerable members of the disintegrating family.I have been defending criminally accused people in Oregon since 1984, regardless of the nature of the allegations against them, asking only that they pay a fair price for my time, talent, energy, and dedication to their defense.
36 years of experience