$ 325-325 per hour
Erin K. Lufkin
also known as Erin K. Fitzgerald
About Erin
Biography
Erin was born in Olympia, WA and attended The Evergreen State College for her undergraduate degree. She moved to Portland in 1998 and earned her MBA at Portland State University and her law degree at Lewis & Clark Law School.
Erin is primarily a probate and probate litigation attorney. She also helps client with estate planning, appeals, and legal malpractice. Additionally, she helps clients collect money awards of all kinds, including spousal and child support. Erin has a calm demeanor with clients and is able to counsel and help her clients work through difficult situations.
Erin has tried many cases in front of both judges and juries and has hundreds of court appearances under her belt. She enjoys being in court and is not afraid to take a case to trial if the opposing party refuses to provide her clients with a good result.
Erin worked at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office in law school and picked up extensive experience in criminal law. After graduating from law school, Erin worked in her own practice before joining the small firm of Case & Dusterhoff. She worked at Case & Dusterhoff for over 12 years, learning from her colleagues and figuring out what she was truly passionate about in the practice of law.
Erin studied math and science in college and appreciates the rules that are the backbone of our legal system. She also believes in the Oxford comma. She serves as a board member on the Citizen Review Board in Washington County, helping to ensure that children in foster care receive the services they are entitled to receive from the state. She also serves on the Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Board in Washington County.
Erin is a member of Oregon Women Lawyers, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Multnomah Bar Association, and the Washington County Bar Association.
In her spare time, Erin enjoys sewing clothing and historical costumes. She has an extensive vintage sewing pattern collection and way too many vintage sewing machines. She also sings in rock bands, occasionally performing around town. Her favorite city in the world is Paris and she looks forward to the day when she and her husband, Ryan, can introduce the city to their teenagers, Jon and Taylor.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 17 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Lufkin Peckham LLP
9800 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, Suite 200, Beaverton, OR, 97005
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Erin K. Lufkin's Reviews
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Posted by Ryan | November 15, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
True helper
Erin was a great source of information and advise. When consulted with her, she gave me the answers to my questions and took the time to run the numbers. This was enough for me to be able to settle my case with confidence. She was a true find!
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014
Professional & Astute
Erin was very knowledgeable and understood the situation. During the ordeal I felt she not only communicated effectly, but that she has also had my best interest in mind. If I ever need an attorney in the future. I will not hesitate to reach out to Erin for legal guidance and representation.
Posted by anonymous | January 4, 2009
Client Review
Erin, Is very logical and thourough. Very matter of fact which is great because I become too emotional about things. I love having Erin do the right thing for me. I completely trust that my best interests are secured with her efforts.
Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2009
Professional, efficient, nice to work with
Erin assisted me in filling out the paperwork for my divorce recently and she did a stellar job. She was fast, everything was correct the first time she sent it, and she even took the papers down to the court to file them for me. I highly recommended her.
Erin K. Lufkin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Erin Fitzgerald is an excellent attorney and all around consummate professional!"
"Erin is a fantastic trial attorney. She has powerful presence that is persuasive."
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"Erin is a smart and conscientious lawyer with her client's best interest always at heart. She is a great listener and problem solver. I endorse this lawyer."
"Erin is an excellent attorney that is specifically talented in family law. She is bright and compassionate, and is a zealous advocate that keeps in mind the long term effects and ramifications that conduct in a contested proceeding can have on a family. I highly recommend her as a great attorney."
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"Erin is an honest attorney who represents her clients with zeal and powerful advocacy."
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"I attended law school and worked with Erin, and she has always shown a great degree of focus. She is a smart, determined attorney who truly cares about the results she attains for her clients."
"Length of time a lawyer has been practicing is a misleading gauge of skill and talent. Lawyers can easily get burnt-out and lazy. This is why it's usually much wiser to retain someone like Erin, who is smart, talented and fights hard for her clients. With Erin, you get way more bang for your buck."
"I endorse Erin. She is a very caring and resourceful attorney. Importantly, Erin really cares about her clients. It is abundantly clear from our discussions that Erin gives 110% - even in her smaller cases. As a litigator, I really respect Erin's willingness to address matters in court, where necessary."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a hardworking and conscientious lawyer that strongly advocates for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2013
2012-2013 Andrea Swanner Redding Outstanding Mentor, Lewis & Clark Law School
2005
Dean's Scholarship, Lewis & Clark Law School
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Lufkin Peckham Bergstrom LLP
2010 - 2022
Senior Associate Attorney, Case & Dusterhoff, LLP
2008 - 2010
Attorney/Owner, Fitzgerald Law
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic
Associations
2020 - Present
Oregon Judicial Department - Citizen Review BoardBoard Member
2019 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Disciplinary BoardMember
2010 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the District of OregonLicensed to practice
2009 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, District of OregonLicensed to Practice
2008 - Present
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2007 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
Capitol Hill School PTATreasurer
2017 - 2017
Oregon State Bar, Unlawful Practice of Law CommitteeChairperson
2016 - 2016
Oregon State Bar, Unlawful Practice of Law CommitteeChair Elect
2015 - 2015
Oregon State Bar, Unlawful Practice of Law CommitteeSecretary
2014 - 2018
Oregon State Bar, Unlawful Practice of Law CommitteeMember
2013 - 2013
Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory CommitteeSecretary
2011 - 2013
Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory CommitteeMember
2008 - 2018
Legal Aid Services of OregonPro Bono Attorney
2008 - 2010
Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Service to the Public CommitteeFormer committee member
Sample of Legal Cases
Child support and parenting time modification attempt
Complete win
Child support collection - dead beat dad
Complete win
Custody modification
Custody stayed with mother; money award
Relocation with step-son
Visitation with step-child
Education
2008
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
J.D.
2003
Portland State University
M.B.A.
1998
Evergreen State College
BA/BS
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers