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Amy J Cross

also known as Estate Planning Shareholder at Buckley Law P.C.
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  • Lake Oswego, OR
  • Licensed for 22 years
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About Amy

Amy is a seasoned attorney with more than twenty years of in-depth experience in estate planning, probates, trust administrations, general business matters and taxation, protective proceedings, and beneficiary representation matters in Oregon and Washington State. As a shareholder at Buckley Law P.C. in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Amy represents high-net worth individuals and families throughout the United States and internationally.

Amy’s greatest strength is her ability to connect with clients; developing trust, open conversations, and mutual respect. She recognizes that her job as an Estate Planning attorney is to first listen to each client’s unique and dynamic family story, and then to proactively craft a generational legacy plan in a compassionate and meaningful way that meets each client’s goals. She leads her clients with firm belief that planning ahead often optimizes independence for the future and helps safeguard family wealth and relationships over time. She is the ultimate problem-solver, helping clients understand complex legal process and ultimately bringing peace of mind to each person, and family, she represents. 

Amy received her Juris Doctorate (JD) at the University of Oregon School of Law, where she also completed their estate planning program, and attended the University of Portland earning a Bachelor of Arts in English.  She is  a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Gus Solomon Inns of Court, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, Oregon Women Lawyers, and the Multnomah County Bar Association. She is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and New York.

As a native Oregonian, Amy enjoys unwinding outdoors with her family. She plays the piano, enjoys folk and pop concerts, and her estate planning theme song is "Fight for your Right" by the Beastie Boys, with the intention that pre-planning for life's future unknowns when you are healthy and well allows you to go out and live your best life with confidence!  

Practice areas

  1. Estate planning: 50%

    Advance estate planning techniques, Wills and Trust preparation, gifting strategies, special needs planning, as well as general business matters and taxation

    18 years

  2. Probate: 25%

    Probate court-proceedings in Oregon and Washington in order to pay debts, taxes and expenses and distribute remaining asserts of a decedent's estate with or without a Last Will

  3. Trusts: 25%

    Trust administrations are typically private and do not involve court oversight

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Buckley Law P.C.

5300 Meadows Road, Suite 200
Lake Oswego, OR, 97035

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive201805/07/2022
ORActive200506/12/2022
NYCurrently registered 200002/24/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Top 3 Estate Planning Lawyers, Portland, ORThree Best Rated.com2019
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Shareholder - Estate PlanningGevurtz Menashe, P.C.2021 - Present
Of Counsel - Estate PlanningGevurtz Menashe, P.C.2017 - 2021
AttorneyAmy J. Cross, P.C. (Cross Law P.C.)2006 - 2017
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
The National Association of Charitable Gift PlannersMember2019 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2018 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
Gus J. Solomon American Inn of CourtMember2017 - Present
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Oregon Women Lawyers (Clackamas and Queens Bench Chapters)Member2014 - Present
Oregon State BarMember2005 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Gevurtz Menashe BlogAdvanced Estate Planning Tips2020
Portland Business Journal6 Advanced Estate Planning Strategies2020
Portland Business JournalModern Trends in Estate Planning2018
Gevurtz Menashe BlogEstate Planning Hot Topics for 20182018
Gevurtz Menashe BlogThe Spirit of Giving: Why Having an Estate Plan is a Gift to Others2017
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Oregon School of LawEstate Planning Program Completion1999
University of Oregon School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1999
University of PortlandBA - Bachelor of Arts1996
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Financial Planning Association of Oregon & SW WashingtonSpecial Needs Planning (The Basics)2019
Remapping Our Future - 12th Annual Conference & TrainingEstate Planning and Collaborative Premarital Agreements2019
Special Needs Planning - Education WorkshopSpecial Needs Planning2018
Navigating New Frontiers in Family Law CasesSpecial Issues Presented When Representing Elderly and Disabled Clients2018
Oregon State Bar, CLE Committee"If I Only Knew" Practice Tips and Advice from Sole Practitioners2015
Oregon State Bar, CLE Committee"If I Only Knew" Practice Tips and Advice from Sole Practitioners2014
Oregon State Bar, CLE Committee"If I Only Knew" Practice Tips and Advice from Sole Practitioners2013
Oregon State Bar, CLE Committee"If I Only Knew" Practice Tips and Advice from Sole Practitioners2012

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Lawyer Meredith McMurray

Meredith McMurray, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer M. Erica Aquadro

M. Aquadro, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker

Amy is a hard-working and compassionate attorney. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that she brings to her clients. Highly recommend her for any of your estate planning needs.

Lawyer Meredith McMurray

Meredith McMurray, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer M. Erica Aquadro

M. Aquadro, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker

Amy is a hard-working and compassionate attorney. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that she brings to her clients. Highly recommend her for any of your estate planning needs.

Lawyer Stefan Mvo Wolf

Stefan Wolf, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker

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Lawyer John J Christianson

John Christianson, Probate Attorney on Dec 27, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

Amy is a thoughtful, hard-working and dedicated team player and is always there for her clients and co-workers.

Lawyer Michael Keith Jewitt

Michael Jewitt, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 13, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Danielle Lynne LaBelle

Danielle LaBelle, Family Attorney on Jun 13, 2017
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Lawyer Rita Herrera Irvin

Rita Irvin, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 17, 2017
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Lawyer Sands McKinley

Sands McKinley, Family Attorney on May 17, 2017
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Lawyer James Michael Hunsaker

James Hunsaker, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Amy for a number of years. She is an outstanding attorney who truly cares about her clients. When I need a referral, Amy is the first on my list because I trust her. On top of all of that, she is a great person. I am always pleased to get the opportunity to work with Amy.

Lawyer Angela Lynn Laidlaw

Angela Laidlaw, Family Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Amy in collaborative family law. Amy is both skilled and compassionate. She advocates well for her client, but also provides great insight to help the professional team navigate difficult legal and emotional issues.

Lawyer Rebecca S Schaleger

Rebecca Schaleger, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 15, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Amy Cross and I had a case together that was very contentious, with many emotional and complicating factors. Rather than litigate heavily, (which could have earned her more attorney fees) she worked very hard to resolve the issues most important to her client. Since this case I have referred many dissolution, custody cases, and other family law matters to her. I was very impressed with her work. She is smart as a whip, compassionate, and when push comes to shove very willing to go to bat (in court and out of court) for her clients.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates $390-$390/hour
PAYMENT METHODS

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