$ 425-425 per hour
We are open and conducting mediation and individual meetings in-person and online via Zoom teleconferencing.
My practice is limited exclusively to divorce mediation and Collaborative divorce. Most people think that the divorce process has to be long, difficult and expensive. They don't realize that you can actually have a "good" divorce. I devote my practice to helping people have a constructive, respectful divorce process.
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$ 425-425 per hour
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Acquired: 2006
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105 Parkview Dr., Ste. B, Newberg, OR, 97132
5200 Meadows Rd., Ste. 150, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035
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Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
As terms of my divorce, I owed my ex a chunk of money and the court issued a judgement. I live in a different state and needed to pay off my ex and get the judgement satisfied. I contacted (and hired) Mr. Collins to handle it on my behalf. Everything went smoothly: my ex was paid, papers were file...
Posted by Omid | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I used Forrest for a Collaborative Divorce and he was extremely helpful. He help guide me in all matters of the divorce, and even helped get agreement and compromise with some non-standard requests that I had. During the divorce, some issues arose for my ex-, and with Forrest's great help and guida...
Posted by Philip | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Getting divorced is uncomfortable and nerve wracking no matter how friendly the divorce is. Forrest provided a safe and well informed space for us to work out what we needed to and he guided us to the end point we wanted. His professionalism and knowledge of this field made a difficult task as eas...
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I first spoke early in our separation and got a lot of insight as to what the divorce process would be like. Due to some other personal circumstances I didn't hire him right away and contacted him to do so a few months later. Because of some severe misunderstandings on my former spouse's part the d...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
My ex-husband and I hired Forrest as our mediator, and he really helped us get through all the complex decisions without them becoming contentious. He was courteous, fair, and respectful of our conditions and needs. If we need any modifications to our judgement, we would definitely go back to Forre...
"Forrest Collins is an excellent attorney and is dedicated to helping families come to peaceful and fair resolutions. He has worked tirelessly to develop a non-court practice that is professional and efficient. He is a leader in the field and is an excellent mediator and collaborative attorney. He also is very personable and respectful to colleagues and clients. That means a lot. I am happy to recommend him. He is a credit to our profession. Dona Cullen, Mediator and Collaborative Attorney"
"I have worked with Forrest on dozens of cases over the last 5 or 6 years and do not hesitate to recommend and endorse Forrest for both mediation and collaborative method family cases. Forrest truly has a talent for helping clients and families in a caring and efficient way. He is knowledgeable about financial issues, and does a great job of simplifying and presenting options to clients. I will continue to recommend and endorse Forrest Collins 100% and really enjoy working with him."
"I'm a family law attorney, and I've sent many clients to Forrest for mediation. He's a great mediator and all of my clients have been successful working with him. He's efficient, economical and very thorough."
"I've known Forrest for over 4 years, having had cases together and been professionally connected in several organizations devoted to mediation and collaborative family law. Forrest also does a significant amount of family law litigation as needed, so provides a full range of services to potential clients. Forrest masters both the big picture and the important details necessary to help clients and their families resolve their issues in the most mutually beneficial way possible. I refer Forrest clients with compelte confidence that he will meet their various needs."
"Forrest is knowledgeable and experienced. He is a great lawyer for collaborative family law issues."
"I've known Forrest for 5 years. He is caring, compassionate, and honest. He does not endlessly bill against a matter for the sake of billing. His sole goal is to get what is never a fun process resolved in an expedited manner. I wholeheartedly endorse Forrest for anything that has to do with marital issues and family law."
"Forrest is an excellent lawyer who brings his significant family law experience to help clients mediate their domestic relations disputes. I endorse this lawyer."
"Forrest and I have known each other since 2004 and he has worked as a mediator in several cases in which one of the parties has come to me to review the judgment before signing off. Both parties have been consistently very pleased with not only his work, but also his compassion. He is a wonderful mediator and a very effective attorney."
"I have worked with Forrest as an opposing counsel on some very complex family law matters. I have always found Forrest to be extremely competent and knowledgeable, while at the same time approaching difficult issues in a reasonable and sensible manner. Forrest's relaxed but professional style also makes him a very effective mediator for those individuals who hope to avoid litigation entirely. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
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2023
Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers
2022
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2015
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2015
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013 - Present
Collaborative Attorney and Mediator, Forrest Collins, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Mediator, Collins Berman, P.C.
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Mediator, Forrest Collins, Attorney at Law
2013 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2012 - Present
Multnomah County Circuit CourtCourt Appointed Attorney for Children
2011 - Present
Oregon Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsBoard Member
2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2006 - Present
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2013
Oregon Mediation AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2012
Oregon State Bar, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionBoard Member
Successfully mediated
2006
JD
2006
Certificate in Dispute Resolution
2003
BS
2014
Mediating Effectively
2012
Building Your Mediation Career
2011
Building Your Mediation Career
2010
Divorce for Women
2010
Divorce Support Group
2013
2013
2010
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