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James A Goldstein Jr

James A Goldstein Jr

6.9

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Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Family
  • 15% Estate Planning
  • 5% Criminal Defense

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I have been an attorney in Washington County since 1995. My practice emphasizes family law and estate planning. I was the first Editor-in-Chief of Animal Law... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Jim Goldstein was excellent”

Posted by: William, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I contacted Jim Goldstein regarding developing a prenupital agreement; my situatiuon was complicated because my fiancee is in Central America and... more
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5 star rating

“I highly recommend Jim Goldstein”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: I have had three lawyers in my life and Jim was easily the best. In a extraordinarly difficult situation he brought about what was probably the best... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Virginia Monica Paula Onu

I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim and I worked together both at the same firm and in the same county. He is a very good attorney, very experienced... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Virginia Onu , Bellevue (WA), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

18 years since James A Goldstein Jr was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1995 04/21/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at McNeil & Goldstein, LLC 2005–present
Associate at Ridehalgh & Associates, LLC 2003–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995
Binghamton University Law & Society BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Oral Advocacy Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School 1993
Peer Rating of CV Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Washington County Bar Association 2005–present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 1996–present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 3
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Inaugural Editor-in-Chief Animal Law 1995

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Juvenile Dependency Cases Juvenile Law Seminar 1999