Forrest R Collins

Forrest R Collins

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Newberg, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation

105 Parkview Dr., Ste. B, Newberg, OR

About Forrest

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

In addition to mediation, I also practice Collaborative Law. Collaborative Law is similar to mediation, but each participant works with their own collaboratively trained attorney rather than with a neutral mediator.

18 years

50%
Mediation 50%

I mediate a variety of family law matters, including divorce, separation, spousal support, child support, custody issues, parenting plans, asset division and modifications.

16 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Forrest Collins, P.C.

105 Parkview Dr., Ste. B, Newberg, OR, 97132

Forrest Collins, P.C.

5200 Meadows Rd., Ste. 150, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035

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Forrest R Collins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Remote Transaction

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...d and the judgement was satisfied. Mr. Collins and his team made this a worry-free transaction and I am eternally grateful. I highly recommend Mr. Collins.

Posted by Omid | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and helpful

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...nce, we converted the divorce into a legal separation instead. I have subsequently used Forrest a couple more times to make modifications to the legal separation. Forrest has always been very professional, very knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone that unfortunately needs to go through a divorce or separation.

Posted by Philip | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Friendly, Professional, Efficient, and Knolegeable

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...y as it could be while offering Ian important matter the time and respect and thoroughness it deserved. Thank you very much Forrest and I would highly recommend you to any one in need of these services.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Forrest Collins' review

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...issolution became extremely bitter and contentious, including custody and visitation rights to our daughter. Forrest was extremely helpful in the negotiations, pointing out several options at every step of the way and pulling in outside expertise when needed. After almost a year of difficult discussions our judgement was filed with terms agreeable to both of us. Without Forrest's help we probably would have ended up in court with a nasty fight on our hands.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Forrest made mediation possible

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...st to help us.

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Forrest R Collins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dona Cullen

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Tonya Alexander

Mediation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Patricia McGuire

Mediation lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James O'Connor

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Chase Morinaka

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Forrest is knowledgeable and experienced. He is a great lawyer for collaborative family law issues."

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Alexzander Adams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Hallas

Mediation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Forrest is an excellent lawyer who brings his significant family law experience to help clients mediate their domestic relations disputes. I endorse this lawyer."

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Breckan Scott

Unknown lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Myah Kehoe

Mediation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jonathan Berman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers

2022

Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2012 - Present

Multnomah County Circuit Court

Court Appointed Attorney for Children

2011 - Present

Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals

Board Member

2008 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2006 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2006 - Present

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2013

Oregon Mediation Association

Board of Directors

2009 - 2012

Oregon State Bar, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Case Name Confidential - L. G. and M. G.

Successfully mediated

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Education

2006

Willamette University College of Law

JD

2006

Willamette Center for Dispute Resolution

Certificate in Dispute Resolution

2003

Linfield College

BS

Speaking Engagements

2014

Guest lecturer

Mediating Effectively

2012

Guest lecturer

Building Your Mediation Career

2011

Mediation Seminar

Building Your Mediation Career

2010

Second Saturday

Divorce for Women

2010

Regular speaker

Divorce Support Group

Publications

2013

KeepOutOfCourt.com Blog Pros and Cons of DIY Divorce

2010

OSB ADR Section Newsletter Collaborative Law - A New Approach

Languages

English

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