We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Steve combines his 17 years as an estate planning attorney with a solid tax background working at two of the "Big Five" accounting firms. As Shareholder of the estate planning practice Steve manages the business and assists clients with all aspects of their estate plans including wills, trusts, life insurance planning, estate and trust administration after death (including probate), and business succession planning, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. Steve’s focus is on helping people plan for protecting what is important to them, both during life and upon their deaths.
As an estate planning attorney, Steve is a sincere advocate and planner, working with clients through the complexities of their situations. In his personal life Steve enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling around Portland and planning for his next big travel adventure!
5
Practice Areas
30 years
30 years
30 years
30 years
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
115 NW 1st Ave Ste 400, Portland, OR, 97209-4024
gevurtzmenashe.com/family-law-attorneys/steven-m-zipper/115 NW 1st Ave Ste 400, Portland, OR, 97209-4024
gevurtzmenashe.com/family-law-attorneys/steven-m-zipper/34 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by liz | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
estate planning and trust creation
I met with Steve, to refresh and update my trust and to do some estate planning. He has been extremely helpful, knowledgeable, quick to implement changes. We are streamlining my estate planning and I have a great deal of confidence that this is a sustainable relationship going forward.
Posted by Katie | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding
My husband and I hired Steven to do long overdue wills, revocable living trusts, and healthcare directives. This was our first time doing them, and our situation was somewhat complicated. Not only was Steven's work excellent, he was able to explain complex legal issues in an accessible way. It ...
Posted by Miles | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning, Probate, Trusts .
I was introduced to Steven because I was about to have life threatening surgery . I needed to plan my estate if the surgery failed. Steven took complex questions and created easy solutions. He is a Godsend. He is kind , easy to work with and VERY smart. I survived the surgery, yet still make little c...
Posted by Amy | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Integrity, thoughtful, and just what we needed.
My brother passed away unexpectedly this past year and it threw our small family into a tailspin of grief, despair, disbelief, and disarray. Dad and I came to Steve because we wanted to ask him some questions about an LLC we shared. Steve met with my dad and I and walked us through the fact that neit...
Posted by Julie | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding!
Steve was recommended to us by our financial planner and surpassed our expectations! We had never prepared an estate plan and Steve couldn't have been more straightforward and thorough in his approach with us. He took care to explain things in terms we could understand and we never felt rushed or pre...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Gevurtz Menashe Larson Howe, PC
1996
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English