Taylor Murdoch

Taylor Murdoch

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Lake Oswego, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

5300 Meadows Rd Ste 200, Lake Oswego, OR

About Taylor

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Family law litigation, including division of closely held businesses, spousal support, child custody and parenting time, child support, and FAPA/ emergency orders

16 years

40%
Child Custody 20%

16 years

20%
Child Support 10%

16 years

10%
Litigation 5%

General civil litigation, including civil motion practice

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Taylor Murdoch

5300 Meadows Rd Ste 200, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035-8225

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Taylor Murdoch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skilled and Compassionate Family Law Attorney

I initially got in contact with Taylor for a consultation through my friend who had worked with him for her divorce . He gave me all of the information I needed to self-file. My ex avoided service and filed his own divorce papers in CA where he lives. So it all became very complicated. I came back... to Taylor and hired him to help me navigate through it all. He could not give me any advice on CA, but he was very skilled at helping me know what to do to ensure jurisdiction for the case would be here in OR. I had lived here for 2 years with my 10 year old son. Taylor was able to successfully get jurisdiction changed to OR. My ex challenged it in CA, but we prevailed. This was an incredibly stressful and emotional experience for me that went on for almost 2 years. Taylor stuck through it all with me and was a calm and patient sounding board for my concerns and questions. He is a saint for all of the times he talked me off the edge and helped me through it all. He answered every call in a timely manner and swiftly followed up on all the necessary documents and filings needed. I feel so blessed to have had Taylor as my attorney and I would highly recommend him to anyone having to unfortunately go through a divorce. Taylor is incredibly skilled and compassionate. If there was an award for best Divorce Attorney in the state, Taylor would win it hands down.

Posted by Lisa | March 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Person and Lawyer

Taylor was able to help me navigate a complicated international divorce. He was thorough in his research, which allowed us to avoid some potentially sticky situations, and I am very pleased with the outcome that we achieved. He was sensitive to my needs and always quick to respond, and he helped me t...o create a parenting plan that fits my family's unique circumstance.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You Taylor

Taylor,and his staff went above and beyond for our family this past year and a half. His compassion and understanding of family law made me feel confident that we had made the right choice in choosing our lawyer. What was supposed to be a fairly simple divorce modification,ended up being a lengthy pr...ocess that resulted in a court hearing. Taylor was very well prepared for this and eased my nervousness by thouroughly prepping me beforehand. Without him we would not have prevailed in both the court hearing and supplemental judgement. I can’t express how fortunate my children and I are for what Taylor has done for us. We will always be grateful.. thank you Taylor.

Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence and Professionalism

Taylor just assisted me through a very difficult divorce process in which to be frank, I was coming in as the underdog. I was a spouse earning very little, with two children at home full time, and my partner was refusing to help financially. I had had a few other consultations from very successful ...firms in the area who told me there was not a lot of hope for me and to take what I could get given my situation. I was miserable and scared. But I found Buckley Law and Taylor Murdoch. Taylor took this case and turned it upside down with excellent research into previous cases like mine, exhibits he took time to prepare for court, and most importantly he encouraged me to fight for myself every step of the way, even when I thought it was a losing battle. In a case stacked against me, we came out the winners in court and it was solely due to Taylor's research, preparation, and absolute belief in himself and me. He was firm and persistent, never backing down in court or with my partner's lawyer. Now I don't need to worry about money anymore and I can take care of myself and my children. I am so incredibly grateful to Taylor and his assistant, Erin, and I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone in need of legal support.

Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Taylor Murdoch is honest, intelligent, and has unparalleled integrity

Taylor is the best advocate you could have. I have worked with a handful of top attorneys, both professionally and for family law reasons, and am constantly impressed by his knowledge, attention to detail, candor, expertise and humanity.

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Taylor Murdoch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Minus

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Taylor has both the compassion and experience to assist clients with a variety of family law matters. He is a strong advocate who is very comfortable in the courtroom and enjoys helping clients through one of the most difficult times of their lives."

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Jaye Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Taylor Murdock is an excellent family law attorney who is both knowledgeable about the law and empathetic to the challenges families must sometimes face. He is a passionate and wiser advocate."

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Clayton Tullos

Litigation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taylor is a smart tactician who uses his keen knowledge of the law to his client's benefit."

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Andrew Kraushaar

Unknown lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Taylor is a consummate professional and very knowledgable. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Sally Robinson

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer and would definitely recommend him to any client looking to find a very skilled, detail-oriented and hard working divorce or family law attorney. Taylor is not afraid to go to trial when the circumstances warrant it, but he will first work with you to attempt to reach a reasonable settlement without spending your life savings. He is very ambitious and loves going to Court where he is always prepared and organized! Taylor knows the family laws in Oregon very well, and he is often consulted when there is a tough legal issue I need help with."

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Other

"Taylor is an intelligent attorney and excellent advocate for his clients."

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Andrew Kraushaar

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Randy Harvey

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Jacy Arnold

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Elliott Dale

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Clayton Tullos

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Sally Robinson

Family lawyer

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Tiffany Minus

Family lawyer

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E. Bradley Litchfield

Litigation lawyer

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Patrick Melendy

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Casey Sanders

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jaye Taylor

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Association of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, Kruse Way Rotary Club

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2010

Pro Bono Certificate, University of Oregon School of Law Pro Bono Board

2005

Oregon Laurels Scholar, Oregon University System

2004

Oregon Laurels Scholar, Oregon University System

2003

Oregon Laurels Scholar, Oregon University System

2000

Attorney General, Boys State of Oregon

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Family Law Attorney and Shareholder, Buckley Law, P.C.

2014 - 2014

Family Law Attorney, Hohbach Law Firm

2012 - 2013

Prosecutor, Eugene City Prosecutor's Office

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Leahy, Van Vactor, Cox & Melendy LLP

2011 - 2013

Prosecutor, Springfield City Prosecutor's Office

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice, Attorney General's Office

2009 - 2010

Court-Certified Law Student, Springfield City Prosecutor's Office

2008 - 2011

Law Clerk, Leahy, Van Vactor & Cox LLP

2008 - 2011

Law Clerk and Supreme Court-Certified Law Student, City of Springfield

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk/ Jesuit Volunteer, Louisiana Capital Assistance Center

2003 - 2005

Peer Mentor - Teaching Assistant, Portland State University

2003 - 2005

Research Assistant, Portland State University

Associations

2014 - Present

Clackamas County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

Young Professionals of Lake Oswego

Member

2014 - Present

Geneva Group International

Member Attorney

2014 - Present

Lake Oswego Art Literacy Program

Volunteer

2013 - Present

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

University of Oregon School of Law

Student Oral Argument Judge

2011 - Present

Federal Bar - District of Oregon

Licensed Attorney

2011 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Oregon Historical Society

Member

Our Lady of the Lake

Children's Catechist; Parish volunteer

Lane County Bar Association

Member

Kruse Way Rotary Club

President

Portland Art Museum

Member

Foundation, Kruse Way Rotary Club

Director

Art Institute of Chicago

Member

2011 - 2014

Oregon City Attorneys Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Lane County Senior Law Service

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2010

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program - UO School of Law

Director

2007 - 2010

Pro Bono Executive Board - UO School of Law

Secretary

Education

2010

University of Oregon School of Law

J.D.

2006

Universita Per Stranieri di Siena, Italia

Certificate

2005

Portland State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Settlement and Trial

2016

Lake Oswego Art Literacy Program

Eugène Delacroix

2015

Trial Preparation from Start to Finish

Useful Discovery at Trial

2015

Lake Oswego Art Literacy Program

Native Art of the Pacific Northwest

2015

Kruse Way Rotary Club

Why Family Law? - Classification Talk

2011

Oregon Networking Exchange - Summit Chapter

How to Contest a Traffic Ticket

2011

Oregon Networking Exchange

The Life of a Lawsuit

2010

University of Oregon Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Income Tax Preparation for Accounting and Law Students

Publications

2015

National Business Institute Seminar Useful Discovery at Trial

2014

L.G.P.I Newsletter The Scent of a Lawsuit - Do an Employee's Sensitivities to Perfume in the Workplace Require ADA Accommodation?

2014

L.G.P.I. Newsletter Let's Bargain Over Drugs

2013

L.G.P.I. Newsletter The Importance of Clear Contract Language - City Prevails in Arbitration Dispute Over Reducing Employees' Hours

2013

L.G.P.I. Newsletter Are Arbitrations and Collective Bargaining Negotiations Subject to Oregon Public Meetings Law?

2013

L.G.P.I. Newsletter Recent ERB Decisions Excluding Police Supervisors from Bargaining Units

Languages

English

Italian

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