Diane L Gruber

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Overview

Practice Areas

30% Family
26 years
30% Estate Planning
26 years
30% Bankruptcy / Debt
26 years
10% Probate
26 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

GRUBER & ASSOCIATES, PC

5400 Windsor Terrace

West Linn, OR 97068

Office: 503-650-9662
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English
Mandarin

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I have been practicing law in the Portland Metro area since 1987. I specialize in Family Law, Bankruptcy, Probate and Estate Planning. The fee for the initial... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 7 reviews “Diane Gruber review” Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 3 months ago. Client Review: We had a very complicated estate case for my grandmother's estate. I had no experience at all and Diane helped me through the process and was with... more Flag “It wasn't what I knew...it's what I didn't!” Posted by: Shirley, 3 months ago. Client Review: I have worked with many attorneys in my work, but have little experience regarding personal issues. Diane Gruber was just what I was looking for...... more Flag View all 7 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 6 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: William Grafton , Towson (MD), 3 months ago I endorse this lawyer. Ms Gruber is right on point with her responses to all posted questions. She has a wealth of knowledge in the Bankruptcy field... more Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Fox , New York (NY), 3 months ago View all 6 endorsements

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Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: We had a very complicated estate case for my grandmother's estate. I had no experience at all and Diane helped me through the process and was with... more

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“It wasn't what I knew...it's what I didn't!”

Posted by: Shirley, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I have worked with many attorneys in my work, but have little experience regarding personal issues. Diane Gruber was just what I was looking for...... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: William Grafton , Towson (MD), 3 months ago

I endorse this lawyer. Ms Gruber is right on point with her responses to all posted questions. She has a wealth of knowledge in the Bankruptcy field... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Fox , New York (NY), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

27 years since Diane L Gruber was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Oregon	Active	1986	05/20/2013

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State	Citation type	Year cited	Last updated by Avvo
Oregon	Reprimand	2001	05/20/2013
Diane’s comment: This was an error on a billing statement. The small overcharge was refunded long before the Oregon State Bar issued their lowest level of "discipline," a reprimand. KK writes: Details of the... more This was an error on a billing statement. The small overcharge was refunded long before the Oregon State Bar issued their lowest level of "discipline," a reprimand. KK writes: Details of the Recommendation: "I clerked for Diane Gruber during law school. She consistently provided thorough, ethical, and strategic services to her clients. She is an excellent bankruptcy and family law attorney, and I would hire her for my personal matters without reservation." less
Oregon	Reprimand	1998	05/20/2013
Diane’s comment: In 1988 I met with a husband about a divorce, but he did not proceed with the divorce. In 1996, I represented the ex-wife regarding a change in child support. When I started the case with the ex-... more In 1988 I met with a husband about a divorce, but he did not proceed with the divorce. In 1996, I represented the ex-wife regarding a change in child support. When I started the case with the ex-wife, I was not aware that I had met the husband. I received the lowest "discipline," a reprimand. less

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Owner at Gruber & Associates, PC	2002–present
Owner at Bankruptcy Clinic of Oregon	1998–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School	The Law	Doctor of Jurisprudence	1986

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Clackamas County Bar Association	2003–present
Active Member	Oregon State Bar	1986–present

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Monthly legal column 2000-2006	West Linn Tidings newspaper	2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Panama Canal Cruise, spoken in Chinese, with powerpoint presentation	PSU Advanced Chinese Language Class	2013

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