Mary Elizabeth Tollefson

Mary Elizabeth Tollefson

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Family

510 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 600, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Brindle McCormack PC

510 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 600, Portland, OR, 97204

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Mary Elizabeth Tollefson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Made the process easy

Mary was great. Helped me understand the ins and outs of what needed to be done and handled all of the filings for me.

Posted by Merrill | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A God Send!!

I refer to Mary as a God send. My daughter's mom moved out of state and cut off communication. I hadn't spoken or seen my daughter in 4 years! After I located my daughters mom, I hired Mary to help me get papers served. Every step of the way Mary was professional, kind, caring, and worked so hard on ...this case! She was so detailed and careful in presenting my position to the other side. I am now preparing to have my daughter come visit me in the spring, summer and winter, with weekly Facetime calls! I am over the moon excited and so thankful to Mary for getting me everything I wanted! I've missed my daughter so much and this is a dream come true!! Thank you Mary

Posted by Michelle | July 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

To the point

Mary represented me in a parenting time case. I felt respected, heard and taken care during the weeks leading up to the hearing. Mary drafted an excellent memo articulating my position. At the hearing she was calm, clear and to the point. I was granted everything I asked for from the judge. I am extr...emely grateful for Mary's representation.

Posted by Audrey | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Professional and Knowledgeable

I found Mary to be professional as well as personable. She has helped me understand the laws and best courses of action and always answered my questions in a timely manner.

Posted by Christa | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney!

Mary was very professional when handling my divorce. She listened to my needs, and helped me get everything together. A year later, I had to go back to court to obtain emergency custody and Mary didnt waste anytime getting in there and helped me keep my kids from a bad situation. A year after that, ...my best friend filed for divorce, and picked Mary to help guide her through. Mary did a great job on her case as well. Thank you Mary!

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Mary Elizabeth Tollefson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex Sollars

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mary is a skilled litigator and a strong negotiator. She has my respect for her skills as an attorney and my admiration for her ability to deliver positive results for her clients."

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George Gilbert

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a sharp and effective advocate; I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Oliver O'Brien

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary has experience and character. I have had nothing but positive interactions with her in the professional realm and look forward to working with her in the future."

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Alexander Roome

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is an excellent and dedicated advocate for her clients. She is extremely knowledgable in all aspects of family law. I highly recommend her."

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Sarah Silberger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mary and I negotiated a settlement between two very unique parties who were requesting unusual provisions in their dissolution. She assisted meaningfully and intelligently in drafting the settlement documents. I respected her work and attention to detail. I endorse her."

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Darin Dooley

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer. I refer clients to her and consult with her often. Her assistance and advice has been thoughtful and extremely useful. I highly endorse Mary without reservation."

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Jonathan Corey

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Award of Merit, Multnomah Bar Association

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Associate Attorney, Brindle McCormack PC

2017 - 2022

Of Counsel, Corey Law Group

2016 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Jensen & Leiberan

2011 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Kramer & Associates

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Macpherson, Gintner & Diaz

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Marion County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - 2016

Oregon State Bar Mentor Program

Attorney Mentor

2015 - 2017

Multnomah Bar Foundation, CourtCare Committee

Committee Member

2013 - 2014

Junior League of Portland

Assistant Chair to Community Connections Committee

2013 - 2016

Multnomah County Family Law Group

Speaker Coordinator

2011 - 2012

Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2011 - 2014

Multnomah Bar Association, Service to the Public Committee

Chair

2011 - 2016

Pro Se Assistance Project

Volunteer Attorney

Education

2007

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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