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.

19 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.

17 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

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Posted by Dave | October 04, 2013 | Mediation

Exceptional divorce mediation

Forrest put me at ease immediately with his level of knowledge and his respectful demeanor. He clearly is very skilled at helping people move forward in what is one of the most stressful times in your life. He followed up with everything he said he would do and was available and prompt when we had ...questions. I've worked with several attorneys in other areas of specialty and Forrest was the best I've dealt with. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering mediation.

Posted by John | June 07, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

A pleasant meeting with Forrest Collins

Forrest R Collins helped me review my divorce documents. He was very clear with me about every step I needed to take in order to file. The whole meeting was smooth and efficient.

Posted by carlos | March 13, 2013

Client review for Forrest R. Collins

Forrest is a genuinely good guy as he very professional and engaging; he is a very caring and sympathetic lawyer and is very informative. He is very easy to talk to and gives you excellent point blank advice which makes it easeir for you to make the right decisions. I trust Forrest and I will use h...is services in the future; I highly recommend Forrest Collins for any legal consultation and legal representation. carlos

Posted by Rachelle | March 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recomend

I am a thirty-year-old woman, and I was very nervous about finding a lawyer for my divorce. I was afraid of it costing to much or winding up with a lawyer I didn't like. When I called Forrest, a very nice receptionist picked up right away and listened to me ramble on and on about my divorce. She was ...incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I knew that was a good sign. Forrest called me back within the hour, to answer all my questions. That is one of my favorite things about working with him. Over the course of my divorce, he always got back to me right away. I never had to call twice or wait around. Another reason I recommend him is that he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. When I didn't understand something, he was happy to explain it again and again, with out making me feel stupid. I always felt like we were a team, and that I could contact him whenever I needed him. He definitely also made me feel like I was his only client, I hear that is not very common. The other reason I recommend him is because he has a wonderful team he works with. Annie and Noah are an absolute delight. I am a small business owner myself, and I know that you can always judge a business by the quality of their employees. Good people are hard to find and even harder to keep. When you have wonderful and supportive staff working for you, it says a lot about your character as well. They made me feel like family, and they were always happy to see me. They even encouraged me to stop by and say hi from time to time. So, I just had to come on here and review him because I just can't say enough about how great it was to work for him. Going threw a divorce is one of the worst things that can happen to you, so I want everyone to be able to have a good experience like mine.

Posted by Wesley | December 27, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Collaborative Divorce

Forrest handled all aspects of my collaborative divorce in 2012. I have never dealt with an attorney in my life and never wanted to because of the reputation of the profession. After four months of trying to handle the divorce without an attorney, I decided it was in my best interest to take the ri...sk and hire one. I researched my options extensively, interviewed my top choices and finally decided to hire Forrest. It was an easy choice, and ultimately, an excellent choice. The following is a short list of my experience with Forrest. 1. The divorce process went much faster and smoothly than expected. 2. He was a very down to earth and a very easy person to work with. He was very relaxed, friendly and approachable. 3. Forrest was very knowledgeable and had most of the answers that I needed, but not all of them. For those, he was able to get the answers to me very quickly. 4. All of his recommendations and advice were very helpful. He identified several important issues that I had overlooked. In addition, his advise in working with my wife in the process was very effective. 5. Since this was a collaborative divorce, I wanted the final judgement to be very fairly split between my wife and me. He did an excellent job with that. 6. The cost of his services was very fair and affordable. 7. He was very easy to reach. He responded very quickly to phone messages and emails. 8. The draft documents contained some clerical errors that took a few rounds to get fixed, but the final documents were complete, comprehensive, and ready on time. I am extremely pleased with my experiences with Forrest and strongly recommend him.

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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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