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Kathryn Smith Root

Also known as Kathy Root
Kathryn Smith Root

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

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Divorce / Separation
  • 15% Child Custody
  • 10% Child Support
  • 10% International Law
  • 5% Family

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Payment types

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Contact Information

  • Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC
    115 NW 1st Ave
    Suite 400
    Portland, OR 97209
    Office: 503-227-1515
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Kathy is a leading authority on interstate and international custody disputes and provides legal advice and representation in cases involving international... more

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Michael S. Waddington

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Evans (GA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

28 years since Kathryn Smith Root was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1985 04/21/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Of Counsel at Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC 2012–present
Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin 2011–2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor
Lewis and Clark College BS - Bachelor of Science

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2012
Super Lawyer Oregon Super Lawyers 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Vice Chair American Bar Association, Family Law Section, International Law Committee 2011–present
Advisory Board Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation 2008–present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Assisting with Child Custody Issues and Parenting Time Disputes Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals 2006
Legal Issues Relating to Litigation Under The Hague Abduction Convention Spring Conference 2005
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