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Nicole L Deering

Nicole L Deering

3.6
7 reviews
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 31 years

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

11140 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR

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About Nicole

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

My primary practice area is family law and I am trained in collaborative practice. My cases include, divorce, legal separation, unmarried parent custody, child support, spousal support, post judgment relief, modification of judgments, and representation of children. I enjoy working with clients who want to achieve a cost effective and mutually acceptable resolution of their family conflict.

32 years

70%
Child Custody 20%

Most parents want to protect their children from adult conflict and reach a custody and parenting time agreement that best meets the needs of their children. I help my clients explore options and negotiate with the other parent to achieve this goal.

32 years

20%
Child Support 10%

Child support is an issue in all cases involving children. I handle administrative child support proceedings, and child support proceedings in circuit court. It is important to seek legal advice before pursuing child support or a modification of child support, so that you understand the potential legal ramifications both positive and negative.

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 31 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1994

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No misconduct found

Location

DBMA Family Law Group PC

11140 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR, 97205

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Nicole L Deering's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (6) Child Custody (2) Family (2) Alimony (1) Contracts & Agreements (1) Mediation (1)
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Professionalism (5) Recommendation (5) Advocacy (4) Case Results (4) Character & Conduct (3) Cost of Services (3) Practice Area Knowledge (3) Trustworthiness (3) Communication Style (2) General Knowledge (1) Punctuality (1) Responsiveness (1) Staff & Support (1)

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Posted by Michael | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent attorney and child advocate

Nicole was hired halfway through a messy and contentious case with a court date quickly approaching. We had to change counsel abruptly (no communication for 3 months) and interviewed a half dozen attorney's before settling on Nicole. Nicole is honest and will give you her expert opinion to get the be...st outcome for you and for your children. She is honest, thorough and real. The other party was almost impossible to communicate with and was purposely difficult every step of the way. Nicole pressured and held the other counsel and party to deadlines and ensured that we ended this arduous battle with an outcome that the children were happy with. She is an excellent communicator and used every tool in her disposal (Word, email, text and phone) to make sure we were all on the same page and our concerns and requests were addressed. All during a pandemic. THIS WAS A NIGHTMARE FOR OVER 2 YEARS! Nicole brought a solid parenting plan and stability that was necessary for the kid's development and social well-being. Her staff is responsive and courteous and there was a definite team feeling from their firm. We felt thoroughly supported and never had to wonder if they were over-billing. I would recommend her and her firm to anybody dealing with a difficult ex or just wants a solid honest attorney. We were not her largest or most complex case but she was focused on our case, when working on it. No nonsense, no filler and complete transparency. She is deeply respected in Portland, and she lived up to her reputation. Thanks Nicole and Team!

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Nicole L Deering's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Dwyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Nicole in divorce mediations and collaborative law cases. She is a very smart, caring, and skillful lawyer possessed of the highest integrity. She has the rare lawyering ability to help clients see the really big picture. That is, she helps her clients not simply maximize their particular legal outcomes but create solutions that work for at the entire family. Her excellent interpersonal skills enable her to create excellent agreements even in difficult circumstances with difficult people. I highly recommend her."

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Patricia Arjun

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Two thumbs up for Nicole Deering. She is a highly skilled, pragmatic and settlement focused attorney who focuses to what is most important to families going through transition. She is a joy to work with and while I know she knows her way around a courtroom, she does her best to keep her clients out of it."

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Herb Weisser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole and I have been on opposite sides of several cases over the years, and she has consistently been professional, courteous and knowledgeable."

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Benjamin Evans

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Nicole on a family law matter. Nicole takes a calm and collaborative approach to her cases, while providing zealous representation for her clients. I look forward to working with Nicole again in the future."

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David Bean

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nicole is an effective and caring lawyer. If you work with Nicole, you will be in good hands."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Deering Law Office PC

1999 - 2007

Partner, Koch & Deering

1991 - 1994

Law Clerk, Oregon Legal Services Corporation

Associations

2012 - Present

Portland Women's Foundation

Board Member

2008 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Judicial Screening Committee

2008 - Present

Student Legal Services, Portland State University

Advisory Board Member

1999 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1995 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1994

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

Juris Doctor

1991

Portland State University, Honors College

Philosophy

Publications

2004

Family Law, Oregon State Bar Co- Editor

Languages

English

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