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

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Berman Law Center, PC

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

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Jonathan M Berman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria | January 05, 2018 | Immigration

Truly excellent consultation

I had consulted different lawyers regarding an immigration problem and it had only left me in a state of confusion. Jonathan was recommended to me so I decided to try again. And I can only say that it was with the experience of coming into his office being treated ever so kind by his secretary and b...eing consulted by Jonathan was like putting all the confusion around the above mentioned problem on his desk and like a true Alchemist - he basically put all the pieces back together in such an amazing way that I left with a very strong sense of freedom, being able to relate to this entirely different. Within a few weeks it was all past history. So I can only say - if you're looking for this kind f help - then please know that you have come to the right place/person. In Gratitude Maria

Posted by Randy | December 11, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

a solid choice

I would like to start with the fact that when it comes to Attorney's, I have been very distrusting of them. When I interviewed Mr. Berman, I was impressed with the fact that even though it was after hours, Mr. Berman insisted on talking to me directly on the phone for as long as it took to answer all... of my questions. The honesty that he provided was a very important factor in determining if he could do the job as stated. His knowledge, and compassion to not only towards myself, but to my wife was unheard of and really stood out for me. Mr. Berman told me his honest opinion based on the facts and even though I did not want to hear some of what he had to say, the honesty sold me, and I knew I had picked the right Attorney for the job. While money is important to consider, Mr. Berman and his team are priced very well and seem to be more focused with the legal task at hand. In my opinion, the money was very well spent as Mr. Berman is very thorough and keeps in constant contact all the way, even when his services are complete. I find Mr. Berman and his staff to be kind, respectful, honest, and very accountable in everything they do. I would highly recommend Mr. Berman and his staff for legal counsel. Another touching note that I would like to add is in my divorce case, my wife could not provide herself with legal counsel and Mr. Berman was so respectful of her position and displayed such professional compassion to not only her, but to everyone involved. I just don't see these types of qualities, and morals in a lot of Attorney's.

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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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Mark Kramer

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Brett Hall

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Stephen Doyle

Litigation lawyer

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Adam Dean

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Deanna Jensen

Family lawyer

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Donald Molnar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patricia McGuire

Family lawyer

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer

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Daniel Margolin

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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

Activity

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