Steven M Zipper

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Steven M Zipper

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

115 NW 1st Ave Ste 400, Portland, OR

Virtual Consultation Available

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

30 years

40%
Probate 20%

30 years

20%
Trusts 20%

30 years

20%
Tax 10%

30 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 29 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gevurtz Menashe PC

115 NW 1st Ave Ste 400, Portland, OR, 97209-4024

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Law Offices of Steven M Zipper

115 NW 1st Ave Ste 400, Portland, OR, 97209-4024

gevurtzmenashe.com/family-law-attorneys/steven-m-zipper/

Steven M Zipper's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 6 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2015 | Estate Planning

Everything a lawyer should be

Steve Zipper has done stellar work for me and my family - and gone above and beyond. When we first met and started talking (recently married, kid on the way), Steve asked if we had our family affairs in order. He was truly concerned that we have the best plan in place, helping us set up wills, trust...s, medical directives and power of attorney, and helping us find sound financial advice as well. He was incredibly thorough, and personal in a way that we didn't feel like we were getting plugged into a template. Since then Steve has helped me with setting up a business, projecting and preparing for some potential legal difficulties, and more. What sets him apart is that he absolutely thrives on finding the approach, technique or tool that is the perfect fit for you. I've gotten to know Steve well, and I can attest that he really loves what he does, and nothing is better for him than finding a unique solution that few if any others could have come up with. The things you want in a lawyer are all there - attention to detail, thorough knowledge of the law, professionalism - but it's what's beyond that that makes him stand out: compassion, genuine interest, unquestionable integrity and an altruistic desire to use the law to help people. It gives me a very high level of comfort to know I have Steve in my corner.

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Stefan Wolf

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Steve takes amazing care of his clients! I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Meredith McMurray

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Albert Menashe

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Levin

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I trust Steve Zipper for the most complex estate planning issues that arise in my commercial litigation cases. He is pragmatic, calm and knowledgeable. I have a number of clients that I have referred to Steve that have reported how pleased they are with him. He is the person I would hire for my own estate planning needs."

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Joshua Barrett

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a caring, thoughtful, and capable lawyer. He is a terrific listener and truly takes personal interest in doing whatever he can to help. I would not hesitate to refer clients or family to Steve for help."

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Paige De Muniz

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dylan Cernitz

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nigel Vanderford

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carson Bowler

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I never hesitate to refer clients to Steve. He is extremely diligent, capable and measured in his approach. And his interpersonal and communcation skills are top notch."

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Tiffany Jensen

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve takes the time to give personal attention to his clients. His knowledge and attention to detail provides his clients with confidence and peace of mind for all of their estate planning needs. I would never hesitate to refer any client to Steve as I know they will receive impeccable service."

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Kathryn Root

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Menashe

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Stefan Wolf

Estate planning lawyer

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Joshua Barrett

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Dylan Cernitz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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Work Experience

2013 - Present

Shareholder, Gevurtz Menashe Larson Howe, PC

Associations

Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning and Administration Section

Education

1996

Willamette University College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1992

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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