Christopher David Hamilton

Christopher David Hamilton

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Guardianship

900 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800, Portland, OR

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Guardianship 100%

I represent individuals subject to a guardianship proceeding by court appointment. https://www.droregon.org/guardianship

14 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 13 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Disability Rights Oregon

900 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800, Portland, OR, 97204

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Christopher David Hamilton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rosemary | June 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence

Mr Hamilton was both knowledgeable and customer oriented making his client feel important.

Posted by Alan | September 8, 2013

Dispute with Portland Public Schools

I am a transactional attorney who generally believes that reasonable people can always find a path to resolving their differences. At least I believed that until I had to deal with Portland Public Schools regarding my son receiving the services he needed and which PPS is obligated to provide. Face...d with an early morning meeting with PPS, we called Wiscarson Law. Our call was returned promptly and Christopher offered to meet with us that evening and join us at our meeting the next day. Christopher listened to our situation and our goals for our son. He explained our rights and the practicalities of dealing with PPS and the individuals involved. He then took charge, contacting PPS's counsel to notify them that he would be attending our meeting in the morning and arranging to meet in advance with the administrator who that had been an absolute impediment to any workable solution. When we arrived Christopher informed us that PPS had agreed to the resolution we desired. This was, to say the least, an enormous relief. Following this, Christopher kept in regular contact with us, and helped ensure that any needed follow up was taken care of effectively and efficiently. As an attorney, I can honestly say that Christopher is a credit to the profession and I would recommend him whole heartedly. My only regret is that we didn't engage him or Diane Wiscarson much sooner. Our experience with PPS would undoubtedly have been much more productive or at least less stressful.

Posted by Tracy | November 29, 2012

Guardianship not a painful process

Mr. Hamilton did an excellent job assisting me through the guardianship process. He was timely, honest and, compassionate. If Christopher was unsure about a specific questions, he was not afraid to research the answer and quickly respond. This is the mark of a professional. Guardianship process was s...mooth, and Christopher answered all my questions to my satisfaction. I highly recommend Christopher, and have to my friends who are approaching this unsettling time with their soon-to-be adult children with a disability.

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Christopher David Hamilton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeff Jorgensen

Guardianship lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher works very hard to make sure his clients achieve the results they want. He is focused and hardworking, while also empathetic to his client's needs."

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Michael Rose

Guardianship lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you need a guardianship in Marion or Polk County, Christopher is the lawyer for you. He is a dedicated attorney that is passionate about helping his clients."

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Jack Dekovich

Education lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Standing up for his clients is something very personal for Christopher. Mr. Hamilton is not just a lawyer by trade but by vocation, the craft is his calling. I have nothing but confidence is the skill, professionalism and compassion of this attorney."

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Rebecca Pitts

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christopher is a wonderful colleague. He is smart, caring, and efficient. He is a great asset to our community."

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Stephanie Palmblad

Education lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher bring a passionate perspective on education and is a great advocate for vulnerable populations."

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Carl Cramer

Guardianship lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Hanson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Young Walgenkim

Education lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Henslee

Education lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Other

"It is an absolute delight to find a young education lawyer with Mr. Hamilton's analytical abilities. His observations on special education, in particular, are thorough and full of insight. I endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Willamette University College of Law

2012

Competitor in National Negotiation Competition, American Bar Association

2011

High Paper in Elder Law, Willamette University College of Law

2011

Regional Finalist in Negotiation Competition, American Bar Association

2009

Delmer Dewey Award for Outstanding Male Graduate, Western Oregon University

2009

High Paper in Criminal Law, Willamette University College of Law

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Oregon

2022 - 2024

Attorney/President, Willamette Elder Law, PC

2018 - 2022

Partner, McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC

2017 - 2018

Attorney, McGinty & Belcher, Attorneys, P.C.

2015 - 2017

Partner, Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC

2014 - 2015

Owner/Attorney, Christopher D. Hamilton, PC

2014 - 2015

Of Counsel, Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation

2009 - 2012

Law Clerk, Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2024 - Present

Oregon NAELA

Board Member

2018 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2018 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Elder Law Section, Legislation Subcommittee

Chair

2014 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning and Administration Section

Member

2012 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2015 - 2024

Marion County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Member

2012 - 2026

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Christian Legal Society

Co-Chaplin and Co-Treasurer

2010 - 2011

Christian Legal Society

President

2010 - 2012

Multicultural Law Student Association

Memeber

2010 - 2012

Willamette University Moot Court Board

Board Member

2009 - 2012

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Percentage of Cases Settled in 2013

Wiscarson Law settled 93.75% of state complaints, state due process filings and Office for Civil Rights Complaints filed in 2013 for its clients, without completing the formal decision-making process.

Percentage of Cases Settled in 2012

Wiscarson Law settled 63.64% of state complaints, state due process filings and Office for Civil Rights Complaints filed in 2012 for its clients, without completing the formal decision-making process.

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Education

2012

Willamette University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence

2009

Western Oregon University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

WR123 Composition--Research

Research Writing in the Law

2015

Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

Behavior and the IEP

2014

Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

FAPE 101: Special Education Law Basics

2014

Dislecksia: The Movie screening

Dyslexia Expert Panel

2013

Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

What Should this IEP Say Anyway?

2012

r.i.s.e. Conference

Guardianship: Who Needs One and How It Works.

2011

Oregon Disability Megaconference

What Should this IEP Say Anyway?

2011

Building Futures

Self Disclosure in Employment and Higher Education

Publications

2012

r.i.s.e. Conference Supplement Guardianship: Who Needs One and How It Works

2011

Oregon Disability Megaconference Supplement What Should this IEP Say Anyway?

2011

Building Futures Conference Supplement Self Disclosure in Employment and Higher Education

Languages

English

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