Jonathan M Berman

Jonathan M Berman

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Immigration

111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 1010, Portland, OR

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-280 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Berman Law Center, PC

111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 1010, Portland, OR, 97201

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Jonathan M Berman's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Estelle | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Attorney – Highly Recommended!

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Jonathan Berman. From start to finish, he was truly exceptional. Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable about immigration law and knew exactly what needed to be done, how to do it, and when to act. He guided me through every step of the process with cl...arity and confidence, which made a potentially overwhelming journey feel manageable and even stress-free. His patience and diligence were evident throughout. No question was too small, and he always took the time to ensure I fully understood each stage of the process. I never once felt in the dark—Jonathan kept me informed at every turn and was always available to provide reassurance or answer concerns. What also stood out was his integrity and fairness—he was extremely affordable compared to many others, without ever compromising the quality of service. He went above and beyond on several occasions to make sure everything was done thoroughly and correctly. If you're looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and truly trustworthy immigration attorney, look no further. Jonathan Berman is the best choice you can make.

Posted by Sandra | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Fair and to the point- but compassionate

I first consulted Jon in relation to my rights in my divorce. As an immigrate to the country I was unclear on what my rights were. Jon was direct, to the point but considerate of my situation and feelings. He assisted both parties to come to a clear resolution and quite frankly took the drama out of ...situations while still showing compassion. His approach meant that he did not take myself or my ex-husband down a long winded route that would have created unnecessary cost or emotional pain to either of us. I used Jon's services a second time to assisted in confirming our immigration status. Again his thorough professional approach meant that this was achieved with a successful outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone looking for either a Divorce or Immigration lawyer or both as the case maybe.

Posted by Sacha | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thoughtful and Down to Earth - Amazing experience

Jon was extremely helpful and responsive throughout my entire immigration process. The steps to becoming a legal permanent resident initially seemed difficult and convoluted to my wife and I, and Jon was able to simplify the process for us and answer all of our questions along the way. Jon is very kn...owledgeable about the ins and outs of the immigration process, and was incredibly approachable and available throughout the entire time we were his clients. Jon is organized, proactive, and perceptive. It is rare to find a lawyer that is both competent and personable/empathetic, and we felt like we struck gold by finding Jon. Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Nothing Less Than Brilliant & Amazing

Jon is one of the best and brightest lawyers I have ever encountered. I interviewed a number of lawyers and Jon was attentive, understand and very available. He made what had the potential of being an extremely difficult and emotional situation very easy and simple. He was always available and was... able to find creative solutions to diffuse any drama and produce positive outcomes for all involved. I can not thank him enough and recommend highly.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2013 | Child Custody

I would never recommend

John was our attorney in a complex move away case, John's answer was for me and my wife to sell our house, leave our new business and family behind and move to Portland cause the court would keep our daughter here and we didn't have enough reason for the move. That is when we decided to seek new cou...nsel and guess what the move got approved thanks to our new lawyer who fought tooth and nail to get the results we were looking for. I would never recommend a lawyer like John who wasn't even willing to try and fight for the results his clients were looking for like John did. Be warned there are way way better attorneys in the area that will work with a team approach to FIGHT for their clients. John is a joke imo

Jonathan Berman

Replied last December 22, 2013

Dear Sir, I think that you may be in error. I believe that this site seeks, among other things, reviews from clients and/or former clients. To the best of my knowledge, I am not now, nor have I ever been, your attorney. I do not recollect being hired by you to do anything in the past 1 to 6 months. My apologies. I am, however, pleased to learn from your note that a positive outcome was achieved in whichever matter you are referring.

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Jonathan M Berman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Priscilla Seaborg

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Kramer

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As an attorney with more than 30 years of litigation experience, I worked in Mr. Berman in a challenging case involving children whose mother had died. I found Mr. Berman exceptionally diligent in representing his clients' interests and at the same time zealously advocating for solutions that would serve the best interests of the children."

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Brett Hall

Family lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon and I share office space. He is my go to when I have questions or issues that I need to talk out. Always calm with great command of the law. If I had a family law issue, I would hire Jon."

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Adam Dean

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a super sharp attorney! He is an extremely fast read and excels at both verbal and written communication. He is someone who I have gone to for advice. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Deanna Jensen

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients but also has the ability to be compassionate and works well with other attorneys to seek an outcome that is fair to all."

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Donald Molnar

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with attorney Jon Berman on several complex family law cases. Mr. Berman's expertise in family law is without question. He works tirelessly for his clients, crafting creative solutions in difficult cases. He thinks outside the box, which serves his clients well. I strongly endorse Mr. Berman in the field of family law."

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Patricia McGuire

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case opposite Jon recently. He's a great advocate for his client's position and needs. He's also very detail-oriented, which is a particularly great skill in the practice of family law ("the devil is in the details"). Although our respective clients had very difficult issues, we were able to settle the case with a good result for both parties."

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Kaori Tanabe Eder

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jon both personally and professionally, and I admire how caring and compassionate he is towards his clients. Jon is also very knowledgeable, and he is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Daniel Gottfried

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Friend

"Jon is an incredibly bright, compassionate, and loyal person. He assists his clients to make principled decisions during the most challenging times in their lives. Jon strives to be accessible to his clients, and to ensure that they have the necessary support and guidance to handle difficult family law issues. It is with great pleasure that I am able to endorse Jon."

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Forrest Collins

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jon is a fantastic attorney. The thing I most appreciate about him is his approach to the practice of law. Jon takes time to really get to know a client and help that client figure out what is important to him or her. He understands that each situation is unique and that “one size fits all” does not work in family law. If I had a family member going through a difficult situation, I would want Jon to be their attorney."

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Daniel Margolin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of having Jon work at my firm as an associate and was always pleased with his dedication to clients and his knowledge of the law."

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Irina Batrakova

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is a superb family law attorney. I have referred a number of clients to him over the years and they had nothing but positive things to say about Jonathan's abilities as a strong trial attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Small Firm Fundraising Award, St. Andrew Legal Clinic

2009

Coulter Cup, St. Andrew Legal Clinic

2004

CALI Excellence for the Future - Juvenile Law, University of Connecticut School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Berman Law Center, P.C.

2011 - 2013

Owner/Partner, Collins Berman, P.C.

2009 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Stephens Margolin, PC

2007 - 2009

Staff Attorney, St. Andrew Legal Clinic

2006 - 2007

Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Michael McShane, Multnomah County Circuit Court

Associations

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

The Oregon Divorce Blog Modification of Spousal Support

Languages

English

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