John J Christianson

John J Christianson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Tax

2035 NW Front Avenue Ste 200, Portland, OR

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 35%

20 years

35%
Trusts 20%

20 years

20%
Tax 5%

20 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2018

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Four Point Legal, P.C.

2035 NW Front Avenue Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97209

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John J Christianson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Darlene | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Establishing a Family Trust

John was referred to us for establishing a Family Trust. His efficiency, expertise, and understanding of our situtaiton was deeply appreciated. John's direct approach, along with his comforting professional demeanor, emphasised the importance and understanding in the development of our trust.

Posted by Christina | February 18, 2015 | Probate

Highly Recommend!

John was wonderful in aiding my family and I through the process of estate matters after my mom suddenly passed. He was always friendly, respectful and compassionate while also very professional and knowledgeable. We appreciate everything he did for us and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Kim | February 05, 2015 | Estate Planning

Writing your will can be a daunting process, John made it painless.

No one looks forward to that meeting. The one where you have to think about your own demise, and then talk about what happens next. Ewwww Like most people I put it off, but when I walked into John's office I could tell that he would make it an efficient, streamlined process; painless. John instil...led confidence immediately. His demeanor is friendly and his approach gentle, but when we got down to brass tacks, he was all in, making certain all of the details were covered and that we had accounted for as many contingencies as possible. He helped me wade through the pro's and con's of how to provide for my children. Given their age differences he was insightful in how to accommodate each of them properly with as little potential for discord as we could. All the while keeping me focused on the task at hand and not getting lost n the emotional "weeds" of the process. Johns team was great; So efficient in their work and keeping me informed throughout the process. John's communication is stellar. I never had to wait long for an answer to that question I was certain was the most important one on the planet at the moment :) I know that throughout my life, I will be able to count on John for his guidance and expertise. Given that sentiment, it was easy for me to recommend him to a friend of mine. Her father had a sudden change in his health and she needed to obtain a Guardianship as quickly and efficiently as possible. To add to the fun, her family was going to make it a messy event. John rose to the occasion and gave her the peace of mind she needed to work through the process while trying to care for her dad and dodge her family's self induced chaos. Again John's team was amazing. Given that my friend lives out of state, they bent over backwards to insure the process didn't interfere with her ability to work on her father behalf for the medical and financial roadblocks she faced. I knew that she was going to have a difficult time sorting through all that she faced and I was certain that John was the right attorney to take care of her - which was a blessing given the gravity of the situation. And as an added bonus, John has a great network of people to add to the team when a "specialist" is what is needed. I could not be more pleased with my choice in John. He has shown me that the little "bio" they list on the website was not a load of *&#$. Its true in this case. John has my back.

Posted by sally | April 26, 2013 | Trusts

Current Client Highly Recommend

I had been looking for a family trust attorney . Past few years tried several others which had resulted in high bills, lack of complete legal knowledge , poor communication and document errors. I can not convey my relief at finding someone that has all the above attributes in one person. Mr. Christia...nson dealt fairly with varying personalities of family keeping everyone calm. He communicates in a manner that all can understand what needs to be accomplished. He has shown an extremely in depth understanding and knowledge of the law within his field. I have complete trust in Mr. Christiansons's abilities to do the exact work that is needed without worry.

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John J Christianson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Cross

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is a smart and sophisticated estate planner. He communicates well and is a calming force when problem solving with his clients. John is adept and pro-active in administering complex trusts and probate estates in both Oregon and Washington. He is a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Barrett

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taylor Kittell

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Albert Menashe

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael de Muniz

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paige De Muniz

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan New

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know John well. He is a diligent and knowledgable attorney who is respected in the community."

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Eric McClendon

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an incredibly intelligent and skilled attorney. I recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch representation in estate planning and probate cases."

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Sarah Subias

Estate planning lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is thoughtful and works incredibly hard for his clients. I can't recommend him enough in any area of law he practices."

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Jane Yates

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely competent and client service oriented."

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Allyson Teply

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is competent, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. He has a comprehensive knowledge of tax law in both sophisticated estate planning and business matters and frequently uses a savvy and creative approach to accomplish clients' goals."

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Michael Owens

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anyone who meets John learns quickly that he is an exceptionally talented and capable attorney. And he's also a great guy. He is very generous with his time both in mentoring younger attorneys and in giving back to the community. While he is a consummate professional, he is also friendly and easy to get along with. I give him my unqualified endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers

2009

20 Under 40 Business Rising Business Stars, Register Guard - Eugene

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Shareholder, Four Point Legal, P.C.

2013 - 2019

Shareholder, Gevurtz Menashe Larson Howe, PC

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Black Helterline LLP

2010 - 2010

Corporate Counsel, C&K Market, Inc.

2006 - 2010

Attorney, Watkinson Laird Rubenstein Baldwin & Burgess, P.C.

Associations

Oregon State Bar

Member

Multnomah Bar Association

Education

2006

University of Oregon

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Tax Planning for the Taxable Estate Planning with Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2014

Advanced Family Law

Death and Taxes (and Divorce?): Planning for Life's (Un)Certainties

2013

26th Annual Family Law Seminar

Intersection of Family Law and Tax

2011

Estate Planning Skills Lab for New Lawyers

Estate Planning

2011

Estate Planning for New Lawyers

Estate Planning

Publications

2009

OSB Estate Planning Section Newsletter Estate Planning in Turbulent Times: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Languages

English

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