$ 200-250 per hour
Mark D Ropp
About Mark
Biography
I am a native Oregonian, originally from Depoe Bay, Oregon. I grew up on the coast, working on fishing boats and enjoying the outdoors. I attended Oregon State University before moving to Reno, NV for 4 years. After a few years in Reno, I realized that there is no place like Oregon and I moved back. I attended Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, and I have lived in Portland ever since. I am a partner in a small, 4 attorney law firm in Garden Home. I am still an avid outdoorsman, enjoying scuba diving on the coast, fishing, hiking and boating. My wife and I live in the Beaverton area with our 2 year old son. My current passion is building my law firm and enjoying my family and friends.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
14 years | 100 cases
Probate
50%
14 years | 14 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 7 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 13 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Southwest Portland Law Group, LLC
8235 SW Oleson Rd. Ste. C, Portland, OR, 97223
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Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Wonderful, trustworthy lawyer
Mark helped me on a contested probate. I had already engaged one lawyer in Portland, whose employment I had to terminate due to dishonesty, and fought through an ancillary probate in Las Vegas where I realized that clients/beneficiaries can easily become victims to their attorneys. It was a relief...
Posted by S. D. | July 22, 2015 | Trusts
Revocable Trust
I am MOST impressed with this lawyer, as out of THREE responses, he's the only one who said my Trust would hold up, as long as there aren't any mitigating instances. Every other one has tried to convince me to "consult" with an attorney - obviously them to drum up work?? There will be no contest to...
Mark D Ropp's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mark is an excellent advocate - both in person and in his legal writing."
"Mark is a driven advocate and helps his clients navigate complicated legal issues."
"I met Mr. Ropp when I handled a litigation matter against his partner. Since then we have conferred multiple times on multiple topics. His diligence, grasp of the law and ethical nature are impressive. I endorse Mr. Ropp."
"Great guy who calls you back and follows up."
"I worked with Mark on a probate matter and I found him to be very thorough and knowledgable. He was always accessible and promptly responded to every phone call and email. I highly recommend him and his firm."
"Mark showed outstanding professionalism during the entire course of the matter."
"Mark is a smart, competent, and committed attorney. He is an excellent listener, a great communicator, and is committed to finding creative, cost-effective solutions to his client's legal challenges."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very resourceful and good at solving problems for clients. I would highly recommend him."
"Mark is an experienced attorney whose attention to detail allows him to come up with creative and effective solutions for his clients. He is extremely responsive to his clients needs, and is committed to always providing exceptional legal service."
"Mark is an experienced and highly effective attorney, particularly in the areas of estate planning, real estate, land use, and business formation and transactions. He approaches each client matter with outstanding committment and tenacity while remaining professional and courteous in all his dealings. I strongly recommend Mark's legal services."
"Mark is an excellent Estate Planning attorney. I feel lucky to have worked with and for Mark on Estate Planning matters as his tutelage was crucial to my own development in this practice area. He is excellent at thinking outside the box and never gets tunnel vision. Additionally, his wide array of life experience gives him an insight into legal matters that another attorney would have a very difficult time matching."
"Mark is insightful, extremely intelligent, practical, efficient and the absolute best choice for real estate, estate planning and land use matters. I highly recommend him to all potential clients."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Honors Appellate Brief, Bill Chin, Lewis and Clark Law School
2009
Dean's Scholarship, Lewis and Clark Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founding Partner, Southwest Portland Law Group LLC
2012 - 2014
Owner, Mark D. Ropp, Attorney at Law
Associations
2016 - Present
Real Estate and Land Use SectionMember
2016 - Present
Estate Planning and Administration SectionMember
2012 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the District of OregonAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lee v. May
My client prevailed
Education
2012
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Oregon State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2007
Hass Region Top Performers Conference
Leadership
Publications
2016
Southwest Portland Law Group Blog
I don't need a will, do I?
2016
Southwest Portland Law Group Blog
How Much Does a Will Cost in Oregon?
2012
US-China Law Review
An Economic Analysis of the Competing Viewpoints in Oregon Land-Use Regulation
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I set up guardianship plan for my unborn child?
08 Feb 2017
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Who pays legal fees for a "Petition to Partition" when other owner refuses to accept buyout offer due to spite?
07 Jul 2015
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01 Jul 2015