$ 275-350 per hour
About Adam
Biography
I grew up in Portland, Oregon. After high school, I first moved to Corvallis in 1993 and was an electrical engineering student at Oregon State University. After three years, I transferred to University of Colorado at Boulder to complete my engineering degree.
After my undergraduate work was complete, I worked as an electrical engineer for six years, primarily with Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon. In 2002, I started law school as an evening student at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College while continuing to work full time at Intel. During this time, I attended law school classes after work.
In 2004, I left Intel and took a clerking job at the Portland firm of Swanson, Thomas, and Coon. There I worked with a number of exceptional attorneys, primarily in the areas of workers' compensation and personal injury law. I also developed an interest in criminal law and criminal defense.
In 2006, I took a position as a certified law student at the public defender's office of Multnomah Defenders in Portland. I was certified to appear in court on behalf of clients for misdemeanor trials, arraignments, motion hearings, and DUII diversions. After graduating from law school in 2006, I joined my father and wife to create West Valley Law Group PC in Corvallis, Oregon. There, I focused primarily on general litigation practice and criminal defense.
After two years of successful practice, in Corvallis, I relocated to Portland to continue the practice of law after Tim Brittle retired. I have grown my law firm to as many as 5 attorneys, and have since reduced it to the convenience of a solo practice. I have practiced extensively in the area of family law, divorce, criminal law, restraining orders, and Oregon stalking orders. I have successfully argued before the Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court.
My hobbies include cycling, running, listening to music, running, computers, and recently, triathlons. People who know me will also describe me as passionate about politics and social justice.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
65%
15 years
Divorce and Separation
35%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 19 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Pacific Law Firms, LLC
519 SW Park Ave Ste 503, Portland, OR, 97205
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Adam J Brittle's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2015
A Great Help
I went to a big party about a 12 months ago, and let's just say that I ended up in a bit of legal trouble on my drive home. I contacted Adam at the suggestion of a friend who used him before in a criminal case. Adam met with me right away and gave me the rundown of all of my options. He was wa...
Posted by Kris | January 31, 2013
Wonderful team!
After being badly burned by another lawyer, I came to Adam and Jill hurt and angry. They were quick to respond and were amazing at trying to fix what the other lawyer had screwed up for me. Unfortunately I found them a little too late and am stuck with a lot things in my divorce that should have been...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2010
The Best!
When my boyfriend and I were being sued by his mother for third party visitation, we were scared and confused about our rights as parents. Adam Brittle brought to our attention our constitutional rights along with the laws. He guided us every step of the way. Affordable, trustworthy and smart. He not...
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"Adam's brings both a keen legal mind and a compassionate nature to every representation. I am proud to know him and never hesitate to refer a potential client to him."
"I am proud to be working for Adam as an associate at Brittle & Brittle. Adam is compassionate, tough, and thorough. He zealously advocates for his clients and helps to find practical solutions to their problems."
"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is the person I refer my closest friends and family to when they need a smart and compassionate family lawyer. I worked with him at the Public Defender's office and was constantly impressed by his demeanor and advocacy skills. He is an excellent attorney."
"I have known Adam on both a professional and personal level for years and trust his judgment and expertise completely. I often recommend him to clients and would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend in need of a really good domestic relations attorney."
"I have known Adam personally and professionally for years and trust his judgment completely. Not only do I know him well, but we have worked together on litigation cases so I can say with confidence that he is a first rate lawyer. He is sensitive and attentive to the needs of his clients as well as smart and aggressive when he has to be. I recommend him highly and if you are lucky enough to get him to work on your case you’re lucky."
"Adam Brittle is a thoughtful and skilled family law attorney. He has a reputation for working collabrotively to find solutions rather than just outcomes. Both Adam and Jill recognize that family law is an emotional process and accordingly offer clients both legal and practical advice. Client's and opposing counsel can expect a positive expericence in working with this firm."
"Adam and Jill are a fantastic team of attorneys. Both are extremely knowledgeable about their practice areas. Their peers--as well as clients--rely on advice and suggestions from Brittle & Brittle because they know it will be honest, upfront, and truthful. They are a family oriented team that really bring a calming presence in a practice area where emotions run high. I highly recommend Brittle & Brittle."
"Adam is very intelligent, knowledgeable, and passionate about family and business law. I have worked with him and he has helped me on numerous occasions. I often recommend clients to him and they have are always satisfied. I am happy to give a glowing endorsement for him!"
"Adam is well organized and will stay on top of your case with attention to all the details."
"I thought highly enough of Adam to marry him and make him my law partner."
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Litigation lawyer
Joshua Barrett
Intellectual property lawyer
Laura Macmillan
Family lawyer
Cristen Campbell
Family lawyer
Matthew Cohen
Divorce and separation lawyer
Erin Morris
Divorce and separation lawyer
Blake Dore
Criminal defense lawyer
Kathryn Gapinski
Family lawyer
Laura Baldwin
Criminal defense lawyer
Myah Kehoe
Family lawyer
Christopher Bergstrom
Family lawyer
Kenneth Mitchell-Phillips
Business lawyer
Jacob Braunstein
Criminal defense lawyer
Sarah Adams
Business lawyer
Sean DuBois
Personal injury lawyer
Jill Brittle
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Links Editor, Oregon State Bar
2013
Oregon State Bar Leaders Panel, Oregon Professional Liability Fund
2013
Preeminent 4.8 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Conference Scholarship, National Crime Victim Law Institute
2006
Dean's List, Lewis and Clark Law School
2003
Honors First Year Appellate Brief, Lewis and Clark Law School
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Pacific Law Firms, LLC
2008 - 2017
Managing Partner, Brittle & Brittle P.C.
2006 - 2008
Shareholder, West Valley Law Group PC
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk, Swanson Thomas & Coon
1999 - 2004
Electrical Engineer, Intel Corporation
Associations
2009 - Present
National Association of Victims' Rights AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Oregon State Bar
2004 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - 2016
Intenational Acadamy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2008 - 2017
Lewis and Clark Mentor ProgramLaw School Student Mentor
2004 - 2016
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In the Matter of Schwindt and Schwindt
Affirmed
Heikkila v. Heikkila
Success
Education
2006
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, Certificate of Criminal Law
1998
University of Colorado - Boulder
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Learning the Ropes
"Experts in the Field" Luncheon - Question and Answer
2013
Learning the Ropes
"Experts in the Field" Luncheon - Question and Answer
2010
Lewis and Clark Law School
Professionalism Panel
2010
Backpack to Briefcase Series
Solo or Small Firm Practice - Marketing Your Firm
Publications
2013
Oregon State Bar
Financial and Legal Responsibilities of Parents for Their Children
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was order to return guns in my divorce settlement. I never had the guns and don't now, what should I do.
22 Oct 2012
Q&A
The parenting plan document the judge signed doesn't match what was agreed on in court.
03 Oct 2012