Triston M Dallas

Having a platform to do great things – not just in his profession, but in the community and in his home – is what drove Triston to become an attorney. According to Triston, “the skills we learn and cultivate allow us to have the ability to branch out in other areas and effect change in a positive way” in order to be the best we can be for each other. The most rewarding part of the job for Triston is simply being able to help people through some of the toughest times of their lives. “It takes compassion, determination, and grit,” says Triston, “and it is a rewarding feeling being a champion and advocate for the client.”

Triston was born in Los Angeles after his parents immigrated to the US from Jamaica, but grew up in Portland and Vancouver, WA, before going to college. From an early age, the ideals of education, family, heritage, and community were all impressed on him. And as only 1 of 2 members of his entire family to be born in the US, Triston believes these ideals shaped him into a well-rounded person and professional.

Triston’s favorite thing about Portland is the entrepreneurial spirit. “If you have an idea to do something quirky,” he says, “chances are you can find someone else that wants to do that too.”

If he were to live in a different era, Triston would choose either the 1940s/50s for the music and style of gentlemen, or 300 years into the future.

Triston cites his parents as his biggest inspiration. “Without fear, without hesitation, and without complaint they did the impossible to make sure my siblings and I are where we are today,” he explains. “Whenever things got tough, whether that be midterms, a football game or track meet in HS, a tough personal situation, or the Bar Exam, I would always hear them say ‘you’re a Dallas’ as if to tell me I have everything I need to succeed. They weren’t wrong.”