I focus my practice on Workers' Compensation and Family Law while placing a strong emphasis on being available for clients so that their interests are put first and protected. It is my goal to not only be available but to also offer highly personalzied legal services to each client. I strive to be the most prepared professional in the room while managing complex workers' compensation cases and family law cases involving divison of assets, spousal support, child support and parenting plans.
If you have any questions about your workers' compensation or family law case, please freel free to give me a call.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR | Active | 2013 | 05/11/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Member Services Award | Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division | 2017 |
| Volunteer of the Year Award | Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division | 2016 |
| Top 10 Oregon Family Law Attorneys 2015 | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Kroll & Johnson, PC | 2017 - Present |
| Attorney | McKean Smith, LLC | 2016 - 2017 |
| Managing Partner | Gzik Law PC | 2014 - 2016 |
| Associate Attorney | Corbridge & Kroll, LLC | 2013 - 2014 |
| Legal Intern | New Hampshire Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General | 2011 - 2012 |
| Intellectual Property and Corporate Law Clerk | Sulzer Metco | 2011 - 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant - Torts | University of New Hampshire School of Law | 2010 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County Bar Association | President | 2020 - Present |
| Oregon State Bar, Oregon New Lawyer Division | Chair Elect | 2019 - Present |
| Washington County Bar Association | Director | 2017 - Present |
| Multnomah Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Oregon Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Oregon Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Oregon State Bar, Oregon New Lawyer Division | Secretary | 2017 - 2019 |
| Oregon State Bar, Oregon New Lawyer Division, Practical Skills Through Public Service | Chairperson | 2016 - 2017 |
| Oregon State Bar Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion | ONLD Liaison | 2016 - 2019 |
| Lewis and Clark Law School - Small Business Legal Clinic | Attorney Volunteer | 2014 - 2017 |
| Oregon State Bar, Business Law Section | Assistant Editor - Newsletter | 2014 - 2014 |
| Oregon State Bar, Oregon New Lawyer Division, Practical Skills Through Public Service | Liaison | 2013 - 2014 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gzik Law PC - Legal Blog | Parenting Plans: Drafting and Negotiating Effective Plans | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Oregon State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado Toast and "OK, Boomer!" | How to Talk to Each Other & Leverage a Multi-Generational Profession | 2020 |
| Beyond Borders: Protecting Abused, Neglected, and Abandoned Immigrant Children | Family Law | 2016 |
| Super Saturday CLE | Demand Letters Drive Settlements | 2015 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| JM v. JD | Six figure jury verdict in favor of client. |
| State of Oregon vs. J.W. | Case Dismissed |
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Collin McKean, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 11, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Ralph's professional achievements and case outcomes in Washington County speak for themselves. He is a confident attorney with great advice for his clients and I see him back it up regularly with results. His strong sense of fairness compels him to go the distance for his clients. Ralph brings a level of sophistication and enthusiasm to his cases that always produces results.
Ralph is a talented attorney with a passion for law. As I observed his work, I was always impressed with the dedication he had to his clients. Many lawyers claim they put clients first, but Ralph truly lives up to this ideal. He will do whatever work is necessary to thoroughly and competently represent his clients. I look forward to referring business, real estate, and bankruptcy clients to him.
Reed Johnson, Family Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I’ve known Ralph in a variety of settings and he is one of the hardest working people that I know. He’ll give you his honest opinion regarding your situation and he’ll work with you in finding and achieving the best possible outcome.
Zach Walsh, Family Attorney on Mar 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ralph is a great person and an excellent attorney. He works hard for his clients and has a strong understanding of the issues his clients face.
Caryn Jones, Family Attorney on Oct 12, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Ralph is a great attorney who works hard to achieve excellent outcomes for his clients. He cares about each of his clients and getting them the best results possible.
Collin McKean, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 11, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Ralph's professional achievements and case outcomes in Washington County speak for themselves. He is a confident attorney with great advice for his clients and I see him back it up regularly with results. His strong sense of fairness compels him to go the distance for his clients. Ralph brings a level of sophistication and enthusiasm to his cases that always produces results.
Chase Morinaka, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Gzik is a smart and savvy lawyer. I have worked with him on several cases and look forward to working with him in the future.
David Madden, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jun 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ralph is committed to advancing his clients' interests. When I get calls I don't have the bandwidth to handle, I'm happy to refer to Ralph, because I know they'll get competent advice.
Ralph has an exceptional legal mind. I’ve worked with him, so I have first-hand experience of how determined and relentless he is when litigating his clients’ cases. I have absolutely no reservations about recommending Ralph to any potential client who is in need of quality legal representation.
Ralph is a talented attorney with a passion for law. As I observed his work, I was always impressed with the dedication he had to his clients. Many lawyers claim they put clients first, but Ralph truly lives up to this ideal. He will do whatever work is necessary to thoroughly and competently represent his clients. I look forward to referring business, real estate, and bankruptcy clients to him.
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