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Michael Redden

4.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 45 years

Real estate Lawyer at Lake Oswego, OR
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Tax, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Trusts

4248 Galewood St, Lake Oswego, OR

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 65%

Complex transaction work, 1031 exchanges, tenancy-in-common, commercial leases

44 years | 200 cases

65%
Tax 15%

44 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

Complex tax and real estate bankruptcies

41 years | 200 cases

10%
Trusts 10%

Tax and estate planning trusts. Special needs trusts.

44 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-315 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

Licensed in Oregon for 45 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1980

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001

Location

Michael Redden PC

4248 Galewood St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035

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Michael Redden's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, kind and timely

I hired Mr. Redden to assist with a family conflict over a trust. Mr Redden was always prompt, professional and kind in all of his dealings with my family members as well as myself. He even provided wise advice, words of encouragement and at times comic relief. I highly recommend him. I can't say... enough good things about Mr. Redden.

Posted by Doug | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tax lawer

Michal's office has been extremely helpful to us dealing with the IRS. Above and beyond what they charge, which is not cheap but inline or below what other tax prepares charge. His assistant Stewart is the best. He has worked very hard for us and I would recommend this office above anyone else we hav...e used. Doug

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2015

Helped with an emergency tax situation

My accountant passed away in 2010 - less than a month before my taxes were do. I had several real estate and business transactions and Michael and his preparer did a fantastic job putting the pieces together. They also reviewed my previous two years of returns. This was no easy task. I have used ...them since - excellent lawyer and a nice person to boot.

Posted by Susan | June 8, 2013

Not so good!

*In 2012, I had a tax preparer lined up, only to cancel at the last minute on April 13, 2012. Mr. Redden had prepared my trust documents and had also sent out offers of tax preparations to his clients. On April 16th, I called Mr. Redden's office for help with an extension and filing. We met on the 1...9th and reviewed my tax information. Mr. Redden explained he had a colleague that prepares and files the tax returns. I never met with Mr. Stewart Cary, but we telephoned and emailed one another until June 15th when the tax preparations were completed and emailed to me. In 2010, I claimed my mother as a dependent having paid well over 50% support (she lived with me). There was no change to this situation for 2011. Mr. Redden informed me I did not qualify to file as Head of Household. Instead, I was filed as single. I fully expected to pay taxes with late penalties. * *In June of 2013, the IRS sent me a letter advising me that income information did not match the information reported on my tax return. The bill from the IRS was for $3,800+ of owed taxes and penalties. I did a thorough recalculation and found Mr. Cary had failed to include two 1099-R forms on my return. I met with Mr. Redden on June 12th and communicated my frustration and disgust. He offered and paid the penalty fee of $137.00 and chalked it up to human error. * *For 2012 taxes, I sought another tax preparer and asked to have my 2011 taxes reviewed. An amendment was filed for the 2011 taxes as Head of Household. * *Both the oversight of two (2) 1099-R's and denying to list my status as Head of Household caused me to lose faith in Mr. Redden's professional abilities. These are the facts as I know them.*

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2001

updated on 09/10/2014

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Michael’s comment:

“I unintentionally committed a technical violation when I tried to help a former client. It was noted that I did not charge for the work, no one was harmed, and I was always completely open about what I did. The former client did not complain.”

Work Experience

1980 - Present

President, Michael Redden PC

Education

1980

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Reed College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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