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Christopher Michael Brooks

Overview

Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($175/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Brooks Estate Law, PC
    621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 700
    Portland, OR 97205
    Office: 503-224-3534
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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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I enjoy literature, wine, college sports, theater, golf, and skiing. I enjoyed performed regularly in community theater, but am "retired" until my three-... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
5 star rating

“Living will and trustl”

Posted by: a client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Christopher Brooks was very responsive to my concerns and kept me informed on the progress that was made.
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“Professional and Caring Person”

Posted by: Annie, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I moved to Oregon and needed to have my living trust and other estate planning documents reviewed so that my trust, living will, powers of attorney,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements

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Collin C McKean

I have found Chris to be professional, diligent and a pleasure to work with. He is an attorney that I do not hesitate to refer complex estate... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Collin McKean , Moses Lake (WA), 7 months ago
James M Hillas

Chris has been a trusted referral for estate planning matters that are outside my comfort zone. He is personable and responsive, and also generous... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Hillas , Portland (OR), 7 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

9 years since Christopher Michael Brooks was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2003 02/10/2012
Oregon Active 2003 04/27/2012
Washington Active 2007 05/19/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Brooks Estate Law, PC 2010–present
Associate at McVittie-Law, PC 2007–2010
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Civil Litigation JD - Juris Doctor 2002
Gonzaga University English BA - Bachelor of Arts 1999

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy CALI 2002
Cardinal Newman Fellowship Gonzaga University 1998

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member California State Bar, Trusts and Estates Section 2011-present
Member Washington State Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trusts Section 2011-present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Estate Planning Basics Portland Resource Group 2010
Why Trusts Are Awesome Portland Connections 2009