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Kathryn D. Bourn
also known as Kady Bourn
About Kathryn
Biography
I have made helping people through difficult circumstances my life's work. I have over 20 years experience helping families wrap up a loved ones final affairs, whether through probate, trust administration, a small estate, or accessing transfer-on-death assets.
My awareness of complicated family situations helps me assist people in creating workable estate plans and in navigating the probate process.
I began my legal career prosecuting domestic assaults in the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office. Using my litigation experience, I opened and ran my own family law and bankruptcy practice in Astoria for 11 years.
In 2010, I helped found a nonprofit organization that provides volunteer advocates for foster children. I served as the first executive director for Columbia County's Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program until 2013.
From 2013 to present, I have practiced law in the Portland metropolitan area, handling a variety of matters. Ultimately, I narrowed my focus on probate, guardianships and conservatorships, trust administration, and estate planning.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Probate
80%
25 years | 118 cases
Elder Law
10%
25 years | 35 cases
Estate Planning
10%
25 years | 125 cases
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Licensed in Oregon for 30 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Brownstein Rask LLP
1 SW Columbia St., Suite 900, Portland, OR, 97204
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ruined my mom's life and billed over $100k
Her actions were so egregious that the Oregon DA's office stated "she could go to jail for what she did to your family." Out of fear for retaliation by this predator, we're afraid to say more about her bad faith and alleged fraudulent actions.
Posted by Matthew | September 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Very professional and friendly
I hired Kathryn and her team to help me with going through probate for my Father's estate after he passed. From the first time we met for a consultation Kathryn and her team were very professional and friendly. They made me feel comfortable going through a difficult time and process. I would definite...
Posted by Amber | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Steller Service
I worked with Kathryn Bourn and Stephanie Evans on my Chapter 13 bankruptcy. They were both great to work with. They made stress free and seamless during the entire process. I highly recommend Kathryn.
Posted by Judy | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Kathryn knows what she's doing and she's doing it for you.
Kathryn not only helped me "come out whole" from a divorce, but in the process also referred me to people who are helping me make my own way in the future and who all are as professional and nice as she is! I'm glad I found her and you will be too. And by the way, everyone I have met at Gresham Fam...
Posted by Emilie | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Simply Amazing
Kathryn is very personable. I appreciate the care she took with my case. From both a professional and personal standpoint, I'd highly recommend her.
Kathryn D. Bourn's Lawyer Endorsements
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Landlord or tenant lawyer
Kelly Brown
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Of Counsel, Brownstein, Rask Et Al.
2021 - 2022
Senior Associate Attorney, Reeves Kahn Hennessy & Elkins
2016 - 2021
Associate, Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Kivel & Howard
2010 - 2013
Executive Director, CASA for Kids, Inc.
1996 - 2007
Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Kathryn Bourn
1995 - 1996
Deputy District Attorney, Clatsop County District Attorney
Associations
2013 - Present
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
Queen's BenchBoard Member
1998 - 2003
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Bergemann
On behalf of granddaughter, negotiated continued involvement in grandmother's care and consideration of family member as guardian.
Plourde and Plourde
Successfully negotiated safety-focused parenting plan and child support.
In Re Hagge
Court ordered visits with child's real mother and for state agency to provide services to mother.
Killion and Killion
Successfully negotiated satisfactory division of assets that met client's and husband's goals.
Pugh vs. Pugh
Default custody judgment upheld. Child reunited with father.
Glackin vs. Hernandez
Restraining order dismissed. Father later awarded custody in separate proceeding.
Siler and Siler
Amicable settlement negotiated in which parents moved in and out of children's "home base" and maintained separate residences for when they were not having parenting time with children.
Merritt vs. Merritt
Immediate visitation ordered. Mother's contempt motion denied.
In Re Thayer
Business distributed in trust to children's mother before estate closed to facilitate running of family-owned gift store. Proposed sale of home blocked.
Riggs vs. Riggs
Negotiated settlement satisfactory to parties.
Par-Lenz vs. Batchelder et al.
Damages of $4832.70 awarded to tenant.
McElroy vs. McElroy
Visitation supervised by therapist ordered after father's violence resulted in lower-level supervision being terminated.
In Re Schell
Father arrested on outstanding warrants at court hearing. Child's name changed as requested by mother.
Bouton vs. Campbell
Stalking protective order upheld.
Collins vs. Utzinger
Constitutionality of Oregon stalking law upheld.
Education
1995
Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Testimony Before Oregon Legislature
Foster Children's Futures Put On Hold
2007
PWCL Volunteer Training
Protective Orders for Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Elder Abuse
Publications
1997
Police Law Enforcement Magazine
Point of Law Legal Columns
1996
Police Law Enforcement Magazine
Battles on the Homefront
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my mom avoid oregon estate taxes if she uses assets to buy into my business?
23 Nov 2021
Q&A
I am trustee. I used my inheritance to buy a house from trust. How do I change the deed?
28 Oct 2021
Q&A
What do I do mom died with no will what happens to house she lived in and where I live??
01 Nov 2021