Kathryn Smith Root

Kathryn Smith Root

also known as Kathy Root

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

115 NW 1st Ave, Suite 400, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 41 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1985

Pro Bono - Active

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Location

Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC

115 NW 1st Ave, Suite 400, Portland, OR, 97209

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Kathryn Smith Root's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Guidance through a very complicated messy divorce.

Kathy Root was the stable behind my dramatic divorce 13 years ago/ which is still proceeding with other issues to this day. Her guidance, her calm, her experience and depth of understanding of the law , her mindfulness of protecting me, the feeling that the "firm " was behind me and supportive is pri...celess. She made sure I was taken care of and my ex would not be able to undo his responsibility which to this day he has been attempting. If you need a brilliant lawyer to guide you, look no further I can't thank her enough and Linda White her assistant at the time. She still is standing behind the scenes in yet another messy battle which Shannon Hall is mastering as well. I am so grateful.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

caring attorney, dissolution

I left an abusive spouse a year ago (March 2013) and had already asked Kathy to do the divorce. Through months of lack of money to live on, uncertainty, and stress, she kept me informed of what was happening on the legal front. She and her assistant did everything to speed the process along. The m...ediator she chose was great. I did not have go to court, and the settlement was very good. My ex was in contempt of court, but Kathy and her co-worker persuaded his attorney to pay up. Great job. Thanks to Kathy and CJ.

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Kathryn Smith Root's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paula Kirby

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Other

"I am very pleased to endorse Kathy Root. I have worked with Kathy on American Bar Association activities for many years and have successfully referred clients to Kathy in Oregon. Kathy is a smart, talented attorney who is well-versed in divorce, family law and custody issues both at the national and international level. It is a pleasure to endorse Kathy to my colleagues."

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Catherine Barker

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I 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."

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Albert Menashe

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lynn Myrick

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer for her skillful advocacy on behalf of clients nationally and internationally. Kathryn is deserving of her 'superb' rating. Lynn M. Myrick Grants Pass Oregon"

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Kelly Brown

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paula Kirby

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Catherine Barker

Family lawyer

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Albert Menashe

Family lawyer

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Steven Zipper

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top 25 Women Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Shareholder, Gevurtz Menashe Larson Howe, PC

2012 - 2014

Of Counsel, Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC

2011 - 2012

Partner in Charge, McKinley Irvin

1989 - 2011

Partner, Johnston, Root & Leibenguth, P.C.

1985 - 1989

Associate Attorney, Johnston & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, International Law Committee

Vice Chair

2008 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation

Advisory Board

Oregon State Bar

Member, Family Law Section

American Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

American Bar Association, International Law Committee

Chair

2003 - 2008

Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation

Board of Directors

1990 - 1991

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Vice President

1987 - 1989

Multnomah Bar Association, Membership Committee

Chair

1987 - 1990

Oregon State Bar, Procedure and Practice Committee

Member

1987 - 1991

Multnomah Bar Association, Committee on the Status of Women in the Practice of Law

Member

Education

N/A

Northwestern School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Lewis and Clark College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Assisting with Child Custody Issues and Parenting Time Disputes

2005

Spring Conference

Legal Issues Relating to Litigation Under The Hague Abduction Convention

2001

Family Law Section Annual Conference

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Languages

English

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