Wesley D Fitzwater

Wesley D Fitzwater

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 44 years

Elder law Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate ... +2 more

6400 SE Lake Rd Ste 440, Portland, OR

About Wesley

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

45 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Guardianship 25%

45 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Probate 15%

45 years | 750 cases

15%
Trusts 10%

45 years | 500 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

45 years | 1,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 44 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1981

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP

6400 SE Lake Rd Ste 440, Portland, OR, 97222-2195

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Wesley D Fitzwater's Reviews

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Posted by susan | August 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney

Wes Fitzwater has been the best estate attorney that I have ever worked with. This is the third time I've been the personal representative of an estate and when my beloved best friend asked me to be hers, I strongly resisted because of the negative experiences I had previously. My concerns, however, ...were unfounded and that is due to Mr. Fitzwater. He has made this process smooth, drama free, and easy for me. I really don't know how I would have fulfilled her wishes without him. I am so grateful to her that she chose Mr. Fitzwater to set up her affairs and that, despite the financial challenges, Mr Fitzwater agreed to represent the estate. It has been a complicated one but not for me, because he has made it easy. In addition to his impressive understanding of the law and what the state of Oregon requires, his emotional intelligence in what happens after a loved one passes and how people can behave in unexpected ways is vast and supremely helpful. He takes it all in stride, understands the personal rep's challenges, and then provides the options and advice to make everything go smoothly and fairly. He's kind but he's also firm when needed, especially when it comes to representing the estate, protecting the wishes of the deceased, and protecting the personal rep from bad behaviour from the beneficiaries. And, if you've been through it before, you know what I mean. Thank you Mr. Fitzwater. You have made all the difference.

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Wesley D Fitzwater's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas D'Amore

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Both Wes Fitzwater and Donna Meyer are very experienced attorneys. I have worked with Fitzwater Meyer on various Medicare, probate and elder law cases. They are committed to protecting the rights of their clients, and I highly recommend their services."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

OSB President's Membership Service Award, Oregon State Bar Association

2000

Volunteer of the Year, Alzheimer’s Association

1993

Award from Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, Multnomah County Board of Commissioners

1990

Meritorious Service Award, Gresham Loaves and Fishes

1989

President's Public Service Award, Oregon State Bar Association

1988

Firm Award, Multnomah County Senior Law Project

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP

1981 - 2000

Attorney, Fitzwater & Fitzwater

Associations

Oregon State Bar

Member

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Clackamas County Bar Association

Member

Clackamas County Bar Association, Probate Court Advisory Committees

Member

Multnomah Bar Association, Probate Court Advisory Committees

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Oregon State Bar, Elder Law Section

Past Chair

Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning & Administration Section

Past Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Elder Abuse Cases

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Education

1981

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Willamette University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Oregon Paralegal Association

Guardianship and Conservatorship Issues

N/A

Elder Law CLE

Stipulated Orders in Guardianship Cases

N/A

Annual Elder Law CLE

Income Cap Trusts

Publications

N/A

Oregon State Bar The Elder Law Handbook

Languages

English

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