About Annelisa
Biography
Annelisa Smith is co-owner of McKean Smith. She represents clients in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA in practice areas such as child custody, domestic violence, child support and divorce. She graduated with her J.D. and M.S. from Vermont Law School (Dean’s Fellow). In addition to her role at McKean Smith, she is also serves on several non-profit boards and works within the legal community to improve practice and professionalism. Annelisa is known for her hard-work, dedication and knack for problem-solving. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, she was named to the Oregon Super Lawyers® Rising Star℠ list, which is a legal honor based on peer and third party review. To learn more about Annelisa Smith, contact McKean Smith today or visit their website.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 19 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
McKean Smith
1140 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR, 97205
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Annelisa D Smith's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney to have
Annelisa smith was the best attorney that I had she went above and beyond helping me when I needed to talk to her
Posted by Christine | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child custody and parenting plan attorney
I cannot express enough gratitude for Attorney Annelisa's outstanding representation during my complex 10-year child custody case. She proved to be not just an attorney, but a fierce advocate who truly understood the challenges I faced dealing with my ex-husband's narcissistic behavior and relentless...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
She told me “there’s no fight in family law”
This statement raised an eyebrow but she’s a “super lawyer” I found out very quickly why she said that. She’s the type to sit back take your money and basically you get what you get because she the one who doesn’t fight. She tried to hire a private judge in the first couple of months before anything ...
Posted by Megan | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional, efficient, effective, and fierce!
Annelisa walked with me through a high conflict divorce. She was incredibly knowledgeable and supported me through all the hoops and hurdles of a difficult process. Her and her office staff had excellent communication and responsiveness. My phone calls and emails were answered promptly, which was ver...
Posted by Kasey | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Came Highly Recommended, Exceeded Expectations
Annelisa was recommended to me by a friend as the best family law attorney in Portland and that recommendation was entirely accurate. Annelisa helped our family navigate a difficult, frustrating situation, advocated for us fiercely, and eventually reach the outcome we had hoped for. Annelisa is highl...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Superlawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner/Partner, McKean Smith
2011 - 2015
Associate, McKinley Irvin
2007 - 2011
Associate, Bertoni and Associates
2006 - 2007
Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Elizabeth Welch, Multnomah County Court
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionConference Chair 2018, Chair Elect 2020
2013 - Present
Oregon Academy of Family Law PractitionersBoard of Directors, President 2019-2020
2013 - Present
Bravo Youth OrchestrasSecretary of the Board
2009 - Present
Gus J. Solomon American Inn of CourtMember
Member
Member
Member
2016 - 2016
Tools and Standards subcommittee for the Family Court Enhancement ProjectAppointee
2015 - 2016
Oregon State Bar, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
2005 - 2005
Legal Aid Services of Multnomah CountyVolunteer Legal Assistant
Education
2005
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
2012
Representing Parties in Domestic Violence Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers