Robert F Demary

Robert F Demary

also known as Bob Demary

4.1
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 36 years

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

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

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 36 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1989

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Gevurtz Menashe

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

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Robert F Demary's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Experienced, knowledgable, excellent advocate

I was involved with a high asset divorce for over a year. My first attorney was OK, but things were moving slowly. So I switched to hire Bob. After my first appointment with him, I felt for the first time that I had someone who had the experience, knowledge and firepower to advocate for me. He knows ...about high asset law and has a great team. I really felt that he really cared about me and my case. He encouraged me to do research and to contribute what I knew. He took into consideration my suggestions. He wasn't in it just for the money and encouraged me to take steps that I could to lessen the costs for me. And, at one point, maybe sensing I was low on funds, he gave me a professional discount! Things went as quickly and with as good final result as can be expected. When we met with opposing counsel for the deposition and before the judge, the only thing I could think of was, "Boy, I'm sure glad that Bob is MY attorney-- and not my spouse's attorney!"

Posted by Mark Greenawalt | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Attorney

Bob Demary is an amazing attorney. I used him to secure custody of my child during a difficult time. He cared deeply about my situation, providing amazing legal expertise with a real personal touch. I left another law office to hire Mr. Demary and was not disappointed. He was a real "bull dog" and pu...t my ex's attorney in his place constantly. He saved me and my daughter. If you have a difficult case and want to work with someone that is professional and cares for you personally, you need to call him.

Posted by David | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding litigator!

Mr Demary has represented me regarding my legal matters for several years. A number of years ago he did an outstanding job negotiating the property settlement and divorce from my former spouse. Most recently Bob challenged the continuation of the $2k per month spousal support I have been paying for a... number of years. I was seeking a reduction based on the fact that my ex-wife was cohabitating with a man and they had purchased a home together. When the case went to trial Mr Demary was very well prepared and argued the case successfully. Bottom line... The judge agreed with our position and totally eliminated any further payments to my ex-wife. I couldn't have expected a better outcome! Several of my friends recommended Bob as the best attorney in the Portland area for domestic relations issues. I have to agree with there assessment. Where Bob really "shines" is during his courtroom presentation... Highly recommended him to anyone seeking legal counsel in this area...

Posted by George | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Uninformed Disorganized

My experience with Demary is that he and the parent firm could not keep basic documents organized. Documents submitted as part of opposing party disclosure were later not to be found in his office. He was rarely prepared for our meetings. It felt as if he was always playing catch up during our meetin...gs. He did not read materials I sent him to support my case. I felt he brought little insight to the case. Other than a lawyer in court being a requirement I can't come up with anything he brought to my case. And the results in court were very very poor for me.

Posted by Donald | July 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Difficult Divorce and Custody Case

Bob was awesome. I was in the middle of a very complicated divorce and custody battle, when I switched to Bob because things were not moving forward. . He got more done in two weeks than my other attorney did in six months. The final outcome was nearly $100.000 more in my favor than the recommended ...settlement my previous attorney was suggesting, and $1500 per month less alimony. I cannot be more pleased with his expertise and aggressiveness needed in my case! I definitely highly recommend Bob, for any divorce case, and especially where there is a lot of wealth at stake.

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Robert F Demary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Heym

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer- Bob is an excellent trial lawyer and a good negotiator."

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Andrew Newsom

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Bob's trial work."

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Albert Menashe

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Okiemute Whiteru

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Other

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

1995

Outstanding Volunteer, Multnomah Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Shareholder, Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson, Howe PC

1994 - 2011

Shareholder, Robert F. Demary PC

Associations

1989 - Present

Federal District Court, Oregon

Member

Oregon State Bar

Member

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Clackamas County Bar Association

Member

OFLAP

Member

1994 - 1994

Legislative Committee

Education

1989

Lewis & Clark Law School

Juris Doctorate

1985

University of California Santa Barbara

Bachelor

Languages

English

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