Kathryn F Gapinski

Kathryn F Gapinski

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Guardianship

1915 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

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Licensed in Wisconsin for 17 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Gapinski Law, LLC

1915 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR, 97212

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Kathryn F Gapinski's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jamee | July 19, 2013

Excellent Lawyer

I hired Kathryn to update my will/estate planning. Our timeline to make changes was only about two and one half weeks because I was traveling out of the country and wanted to finalize my estate details before I left. Without missing a beat, Kathryn's advice was professional yet friendly. Because of h...er knowledge of the law, she presented me with options that I could understand, so I could make personal choices and feel comfortable with my decisions. Her attention to detail was obvious as she followed through in a very timely manner and we were able to finalize my estate before I left the country. I have not hesitated to refer her to my friends and family. She is an excellent lawyer and nice person.

Posted by Samantha | July 11, 2013

Estate Planning

Kathryn Gapinski did a phenomenal job as my lawyer for estate planning. She explained everything in both legal language and how that translated into language that I could understand. Since Ms. Gapinski was so thorough I felt like the process of estate planning was as pleasant as it could be. She h...elped me feel comfortable by being very organized and accessible, she informed me of every step and I had input in each step. Again, if there was something I did not understand, Ms. Gapinski had easily accessible examples that made sense of why someone may make a choice either way. Ms. Gapinski was incredibly neutral while giving me the legal facts, but she also is very easy to work with because she has a professional sense of humor. I feel like my estate planning was created with me and my wishes and that I had every piece of information I needed to make an educated informed decision. I highly recommend the exceptional Kathryn Gapinski to anyone.

Posted by Patrick | July 10, 2013

Estate Planning the Painless Way

Kathryn is a very talented, well organized and thorough attorney who makes the estate planning process stress free and clear. She listens very carefully to your needs, and crafts the legal paperwork to fit them, rather than some standard template. She is patient, and tirelessly goes thru as many it...erations as necessary to insure that the documents exactly reflect your needs. Finally, I am confident that my estate plan is now a complete functioning whole, with every detail covered thanks to Kathryn. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Antoinette Green & Brett Wilson | April 23, 2013

The Best Estate Planning Service.

We went to legal zoom and paid lots of money for documents we did not understand and that we were unsure would stand up in court. We were so worried that we decided to find a lawyer established in the state. We found Kathryn Gapinski from a simple internet search. She was among a list of other la...wyers. We picked her because we felt like the service was affordable. We were not expecting to much at first because of our past experiences. However her services were excellent. She explained everything! Took all of our calls. She really took her time and walked us through the process. She treated us like we had paid a million dollars. I am so very grateful. There are no words to describe how good and honest she is. The best part about her services is that she cares about your situation and helps you pick the best legal documents to insure your assets. She also stands by her work. I GURANTEE this is the BEST LAWYER you will find in the state of Oregon.

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Chris Burnett

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Bergstrom

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

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"Kathryn is an exceptional attorney with a strong commitment to not only her clients but also the legal profession in general. I have the utmost confidence in Kathryn's skill set as a lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Brittle

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I am happy to endorse Kathryn as an excellent recent hire to our firm. Kathryn is very knowledgeable about the law, but is also able to provide practical advice for the often-difficult personal issues facing clients in family law cases. She is able to gracefully balance empathy with solid legal advice, making her a well-respected advocate."

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Jill Brittle

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have had the privilege of working with Kathryn in two separate firms. She was one of my law clerks in a large family law firm in Portland while she was studying for the bar exam. I was impressed then with her attention to detail and her work ethic. I now enjoy having her work for me as an associate at Brittle & Brittle PC. Her understanding of the law, her focus on her clients, and her knack for creative problem-solving make her a great asset to our team!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Associations

2009 - Present

Multnomah County Bar Association

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Education

2008

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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