Kathryn Smith Root
also known as Kathy Root
About me
Kathy is a leading authority on interstate and international custody disputes and provides legal advice and representation in cases involving international family law issues. A powerful litigator and tireless advocate for the interests of families and children, she has a special interest in contested child custody and parenting time disputes. Kathy has a strong commitment to helping clients through turbulent times by providing reliable legal information and advice focused on each client's needs and desire to find a better future. She has focused her practice on family law for 26 years. A member of the Oregon State Bar Family Law Section, she served for three years on its Executive Committee. She also served as Chair of the Oregon State Bar's Procedure And Practice Committee and is a former President of the Oregon Academy Of Family Law Practitioners. Kathy is now Vice-Chair of the International Law Committee of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section.
When she's not working, you will often find Kathy on a golf course. She loves the challenge, rain or shine, of discovering the nuances of each course she plays.
Practice areas
Licensed
- Divorce: 60%
- Child Custody: 15%
- Child Support: 10%
- International Law: 10%
- Family: 5%
Payment
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
Attorney endorsements
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MoreI endorse this lawyer. Kathy and I worked together at Gevurtz Menashe. Kathy is incredibly knowledgeable about Family Law. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and has earned the respect of the legal community.
Catherine Barker Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
Contact info
115 NW 1st Ave
Suite 400
Portland, OR, 97209
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR | Active | 1985 | 09/17/2016 |
| Legal answers | |
| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Top 25 Women Oregon Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Oregon Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Oregon Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Gevurtz Menashe Larson Howe, PC | 2014 - Present |
| Of Counsel | Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC | 2012 - 2014 |
| Partner in Charge | McKinley Irvin | 2011 - 2012 |
| Partner | Johnston, Root & Leibenguth, P.C. | 1989 - 2011 |
| Associate Attorney | Johnston & Associates | 1985 - 1989 |
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| American Bar Association, Family Law Section, International Law Committee | Vice Chair | 2011 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation | Advisory Board | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon State Bar | Member, Family Law Section | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multnomah Bar Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | Member, Family Law Section | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association, International Law Committee | Chair | 2004 - 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation | Board of Directors | 2003 - 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon Women Lawyers Association | Vice President | 1990 - 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multnomah Bar Association, Membership Committee | Chair | 1987 - 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multnomah Bar Association, Committee on the Status of Women in the Practice of Law | Member | 1987 - 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon State Bar, Procedure and Practice Committee | Member | 1987 - 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Lewis & Clark Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Lewis and Clark College | N/A | BS - Bachelor of Science | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals | Assisting with Child Custody Issues and Parenting Time Disputes | 2006 |
| Spring Conference | Legal Issues Relating to Litigation Under The Hague Abduction Convention | 2005 |
| Family Law Section Annual Conference | Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act | 2001 |