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Kathleen O'Brien

Overview

Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • OregonAdoption.com
    The Ford Building, Suite 316
    2505 SE 11th Ave.
    Portland, OR 97202
    Office: 503-234-8801
    Fax: 503-345-0969
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  • Kathleen O'Brien
    Licensed in Washington and Oregon
    Office Hours by Appointment Only
    Portland and SW Washington, OR
    Office: 503-234-8801
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Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

About Me

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Welcome to my Avvo profile. I am a graduate of both Oregon State University (go Beavers!) and the University of Oregon School of Law (go Ducks!).I am an... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
5 star rating

“Trustworthy and Compassionate, Kathleen Gets Results”

Posted by: Miriam, 2010-04-10 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I hired Kathleen to handle my personal injury case because I trust her. I first interviewed a 'baracuda' lawyer. He said my 'soft tissue' injury... more
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5 star rating

“The Best Adoption Lawyer in Portland”

Posted by: John, 2010-04-02 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Upon first contact with Kathleen, she was quickly responsive, demonstrated that she knew exactly what to do, and knew her way around the courts and... more
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Lake James H Perriguey

I endorse this lawyer's work. Experienced, professional and insightful. Top notch!

Endorsement from lawyer: Lake James Perriguey , Portland (OR), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

29 years since Kathleen O'Brien was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1983 11/05/2009
Washington Active 2002 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Kathleen O'Brien, Attorney at Law 2007–present
Partner at Wittrock & O'Brien, P.C. 1983–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Oregon School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Oregon State University Speech Communications BA - Bachelor of Arts with high honors 1977

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dean Search Committee Member University of Oregon School of Law 1979
Oregon Law Review University of Oregon School of Law 1979
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2010-present
Member Oregon State Bar Sustainability Section 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 23 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer
4 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
"Women in the Law" Oregon State Bar Bulletin 2007
House of Delegates presentation, Oregon State Bar convention, Seaside, 1999 Serving Justice: A History of the Oregon State Bar 1890-2000 2004
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
A Roundtable Discussion by Selected Representatives from OSB Classes of 1973 and 1983 Women in the Law 2007
"Representing Clients with Personality Disorders" OSB Continuing Legal Education seminar, Portland 2000

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