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Mary Elizabeth Tollefson
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Biography
Mary has been a dedicated ally for her family law clients for the past decade because she enjoys helping people with issues that affect their daily lives. She practices exclusively in the area of family law – having handled countless dissolutions, custody cases, restraining order challenges, and grandparent rights cases.
Mary is also a leader in the Portland family law community. She is currently serving as the President of the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division. She has previously served as an Oregon State Bar mentor, volunteered for the Imprint Program and worked as a judge for college mock trial competitions. Mary also previously served as a member of the Multnomah Bar Foundation CourtCare Committee and the coordinator for the Multnomah County Family Law Group.
Mary graduated from University of Washington in 2004, earned her law degree from Willamette University College of Law and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2007. Mary began her career on the central Oregon Coast in Newport before relocating to Portland in 2011. Mary has been mentored by very highly respected family law attorneys in Portland.
In her spare time, Mary is actively involved with the Junior League of Portland and enjoys spending time volunteering at local non-profit organizations. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and cheering on her University of Washington Husky football team. Mary is also mom to a young son, who keeps her very busy and grounded in the true purpose behind her work.
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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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Posted by Michelle | July 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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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...
Mary Elizabeth Tollefson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Mary is a sharp and effective advocate; I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"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."
"Mary is an excellent and dedicated advocate for her clients. She is extremely knowledgable in all aspects of family law. I highly recommend her."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 ProgramAttorney Mentor
2015 - 2017
Multnomah Bar Foundation, CourtCare CommitteeCommittee Member
2013 - 2014
Junior League of PortlandAssistant Chair to Community Connections Committee
2013 - 2016
Multnomah County Family Law GroupSpeaker Coordinator
2011 - 2012
Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionPresident
2011 - 2014
Multnomah Bar Association, Service to the Public CommitteeChair
2011 - 2016
Pro Se Assistance ProjectVolunteer Attorney
Education
2007
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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