James D McVittie
Estate planning Attorney at Portland, OR
also known as Legacy Preservation Law
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Estate planning70%
23 years, 2,160 cases
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Probate30%
23 years, 255 cases
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Legacy Preservation Law
4915 NE 42nd Ave.
Portland, OR, 97218-1501
Reviews
Experienced
Highly recommend
Cost
Rates
- Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
Work Experience
- Owner
- Legacy Preservation Law
- 2000 - Present
Education
- Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 1987
- Washington State University
- BS - Bachelor of Science
- 1984
Legal Cases
- A lesson in the importance of planning
- Formal Probate and most likely a suit to Quiet Title
Associations
- Portland Area Business Association/ Oregon Pride in Business
- Member
- 2002 - Present
- Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning and Administration Section
- Member
- 2000 - Present
- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
- 1988 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- 2014 Five Star Estate Planning Attorney
- Five Star Professional
- 2014
- 2013 Five Star Wealth Manager
- Five Star Professionals
- 2013
- Distinguished 4.2 out of 5.0
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2013
Speaking Engagements
- Estate Planning 101
- Estate Planning
- 2018
- Estate Planning 101
- Estate Planning
- 2017
- 7 Threats to Your Family Security
- Estate Planning
- 2012
Attorney endorsements
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(18)
Estate planning Attorney | May 11
Relationship: Other
"Jim is without a doubt a very compassionate and caring attorney. I've had the privilege of working with him in a professional setting as a fellow attorney on several occasions over the last two years. He is thoughtful, well versed in the law, and adept at working with clients to establish an estate plan based on their particularized needs. I recommend Jim without hesitation for all of your estate planning, probate and elder law needs."
Estate planning Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Other
"Jim is a knowledgeable and talented attorney. His personality puts people at ease and helps them feel comfortable talking about difficult issues. Jim takes the time to understand his client’s needs and carefully crafts estate plans to ensure their goals are accomplished."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 22
Relationship: Other
"I am so completely and thoroughly impressed with James and his command of the alternatives available to estate planning. I have spent days with him learning and collaborating and am excited by the prospect of working with him. He really understands this niche backwards and forwards."
Probate Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney McVittie's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted to questions on estate planning and probate law, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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