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Barbara McFarland

Barbara McFarland

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

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Divorce / Separation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($300-$400/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • DeBast, McFarland & Richardson, LLP
    9600 SW Barnes Rd Ste 325
    Portland, OR 97225
    Office: 503-297-9600
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Barbara has gone from an undergraduate major in poetry to a degree in accounting. She has successfully owned and operated a horse breeding ranch and a cottage... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Sets the Bar a little Higher”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Barbara is an excellent attorney; her knowledge not only of the law but insight into the best way to reason with a specific judge is unsurpassed. She... more
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5 star rating

“Superior Legal Service”

Posted by: Rhonda, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Barbara McFarland is an Extraordinary Attorney. She practices the law the way it was intended to be practiced--with Integrity, Respect, Honor and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Michael S. Waddington

I endorse this lawyer.

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

Barbara is an extremely capable family law lawyer. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is a fierce advocate for her clients. I endorse... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul DeBast , Portland (OR), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

39 years since Barbara McFarland was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1974 05/20/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at DeBast, McFarland & Richardson 2000–present
partner at Mason, Rowlette, McFarland & Richardson 2000–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
Portland State University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1971
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
Named Oregon Super Lawyers 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2008–present
Board Chairman Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners 2003–present
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