Perspective can be difficult to maintain during a divorce. Matters involving divorce, custody, visitation and property division can involve strong emotions. At this highly emotional time, clients need to have the confidence, security and knowledge...

As a native Oregonian I truly understand and appreciate the area in which my clients live and work. My practice is primarily comprised of representing parents or children in cases where the State removes a child from his or her parents care.  In ...

I grew up in Portland, Oregon and enjoy all this area has to offer.  In my free time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing and a multitude of other outdoor activities with my family and friends.

Protect your assets and your family. Oregon Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business and Real Estate Attorney. Mr. McKean is a member of the Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate sections of the Oregon State Bar. Additionally, he is surving on t...

My résumé, for the pragmatics:   I began my career as a social worker in 1994, shortly after graduating from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology.  After almost five years in the social work field, working first with c...

I went to law school with the intention of making the world safe for gays and lesbians everywhere.  I am lucky enough to be spending much of my time doing just that.    My firm represents clients in family matters from adoption to estate plannin...

Amanda K. Anderson is a partner at Anderson Ballard LLC who focuses her practice on community association general counsel matters and adoption/family formation. In her spare time, Amanda volunteers for the Classroom Law Project, Hands On Greater P...

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 have maintained a law practice in SE or NE Portland since June 1983. I speak Spanish and have fami...

Review: “Sandra is a tremendously considerate lawyer, and without her help, I would not have had access to my daughter. She genuinely cares for her clients and will do all she can for them.”

I am always more than happy to answer any questions you may have over the phone or via e-mail without charge.  I feel that knowledge is empowerment.  Feel free to drop me an e-mail or phone call at any time.