Barbara McFarland

Barbara McFarland

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 51 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

9600 SW Barnes Rd Ste 325, Portland, OR

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 51 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1974

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

DeBast, McFarland & Richardson, LLP

9600 SW Barnes Rd Ste 325, Portland, OR, 97225-6628

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Barbara McFarland's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2010 | Child Custody

Sets the Bar a little Higher

Barbara is an excellent attorney; her knowledge not only of the law but insight into the best way to reason with a specific judge is unsurpassed. She helped me ensure my two kids stayed together - same moms but different dads. Barbara made a strong case that resulted in my having custody of both chil...dren; one mine biologically, the other not. It was the best result for them; 12 years later both well adjusted, responsible young adults. Thank you for helping fight and overcome prejudice against custodial dads!

Posted by Rhonda | December 14, 2009 | Child Custody

Superior Legal Service

Barbara McFarland is an Extraordinary Attorney. She practices the law the way it was intended to be practiced--with Integrity, Respect, Honor and Dedication to the Principles upon which the law was founded. My case was extremely challenging and dynamic--involving very subtle and difficult to articu...late domestic abuse issues, parenting time, child support, supervised visitation, psychological evaluations, reassignment of custody, etc. Barbara's legal expertise, organized presentation and persistence produced in a legal outcome that re-established the just balance of Rights and Responsibilities between me and my former spouse. My children and I, once again, are thriving as a direct result of Barbara's expertise.

Posted by Rob | December 03, 2009 | Family

Glowing Review

Barbara is an outstanding lawyer. She scores the highest in integrity, thoroughness, and professionalism. She gave me no-nonsense advice and executed my wishes in an efficient manner. I would highly recommend her to anyone going through any family law issues. Thanks for all your help - Rob Sanford

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Barbara McFarland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Sahagian

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul DeBast

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Barbara is an extremely capable family law lawyer. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is a fierce advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul DeBast

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2009

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Named, Oregon Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, DeBast, McFarland & Richardson

2000 - 2005

partner, Mason, Rowlette, McFarland & Richardson

1995 - 2000

partner, Adams, DeBast, Helzer, McFarland , Richardson & Uffelman

Associations

2008 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2003 - Present

Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners

Board Chairman

1994 - Present

Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners

member

1975 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Member

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

Clackamas County Bar Association

member

Washington County Conciliation Services

Director

Oregon State Bar Ethics Committee

member

Hope Crisis

Board of Directors

1991 - 1994

Washington County Bar Association

Board of Directors

1985 - 1993

Willamette Valley Tree Fruit Growers Assn.

Founder and Board Member

1975 - 2005

Oregon State Bar Association, Juvenile Law Section

Member

Education

1974

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Portland State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Willamette University College of Law

Mediation Certification

N/A

Sweet Briar College

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