Jessy A Morris

Jessy A Morris

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 5 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation

1140 SW 11th Ave #4, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 5 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2020

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Location

Holtey Brown Newsom

1140 SW 11th Ave #4, Portland, OR, 97205

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Jessy A Morris's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Megan | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fair deal out of a difficult ex

My ex-husband made the divorce process about as difficult as he could manage. He stalled, he approached negotiations in bad faith, he tried to go around my attorney, he tried to make me feel responsible for his emotional and financial well-being, he would wait until the absolute last second to bring ...up major questions and re-negotiations. Through the entire process, Jessy made me feel safe. When he came in with a last minute curve ball, she jumped on it and put in as much time as was needed to develop the strongest response possible. Every time. She was incredibly sympathetic, reassuring, and personable, but she also gave it to me straight when I needed it. I felt a little less helpless and alone when she walked me through each step. She really felt like a shield for me, and thanks to her I managed to get a fair settlement out of someone whose idea of fair is whatever works out best for him.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Walking away with everything I wanted

I cannot recommend Jessy highly enough. She secured the best possible deal for me and made sure I walked away with everything I worked so hard for. Her honesty, clear game plan, and sharp logical thinking truly set her apart. Most importantly, she helped me stay emotionally regulated throughout the p...rocess, guiding me away from making any wrong moves and keeping everything strategic and focused. Her steady support and sound judgment made all the difference. If you want an attorney who is not only skilled but genuinely invested in protecting your best interests, she is exceptional.

Posted by Sara | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional and Knowledgeable

Ms. Morris was incredibly professional, organized, and knowledgeable about family law. No attorney worth your time is going to be "cheap" but I would say that Ms. Morris' rates were fair and I am happy to have spent the money to have my divorce resolved in a civil and timely manner. I would recommend... Ms. Morris to others navigating the difficult situation of divorce. She is kind, but firm and will work to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Lawyer

We had an unfortunate family event happen that caused us to search for a lawyer. We were relieved to find Jessy. She has been nothing but empathetic, knowledgeable, prompt, professional, articulate, and has a strong writing ability. It was a comfort to have her representing our case. She made the pro...cess as painless as possible. Thankfully everything has been resolved. We would not hesitate to use Jessy again in the future, if ever needed, and I would highly recommend her for YOU!

Posted by Scott | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attention and professional help

I retained Ms. Morris to represent me in a divorce. She was professional, demonstrated excellent attention to my case, and helped me resolve the issue quickly and painlessly. I did little more than relax and let her take care of it. Hopefully, I will not need such services again, but I highly reco...mmend her if you do.

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Jessy A Morris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Scritsmier

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jessy is an outstanding attorney and client advocate who listens, adapts, and delivers results."

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William Hollomon

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2020

Graduate of the Year, Women's Law Caucus

2017

Presidential Law Scholar, Willamette University College of Law

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Associate Attorney, Holtey Law

2021 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Perkins Law Firm

2020 - 2021

Associate Attorney, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC

2018 - 2019

Law Clerk, Walsh & Associates

2018 - 2018

Summer Law Clerk, Polk County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2021 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Education

2020

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2017

Colorado State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2019

Languages

English

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