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Joanne Reisman
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Joanne Reisman has been practicing law in Oregon for over 36 years. She uses a unique multi-disciplinary approach, staying on top of several closely related areas of the law, which makes her adept at solving the complex problems often faced by individuals and small businesses. She combines her expertise with a highly personalized friendly small firm approach that allows clients to work closely with her and she is alway assessable to her clients by e-mail during their cases striving to respond promptly and aleviate any concerns they have or explain anything they don't understand..
Joanne Reisman fights hard for her clients while at the same time giving no-nonsense practical advice and will often counsel clients to avoid protracted, expensive, and risky ligation. She is experienced in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Custody, Bankruptcy (Chapter 7), Probate, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Real Estate, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Business Matters, Contract Issues and Ligation.
Self taught in Spanish, Joanne Reisman rates her speaking fluency at 9 on a scale of 1 - 10. She has been active in helping the Latino community for many years and published many legal articles in the newspaper "Noticias Latina".
Through her 36+ years of experience she has participated in many court proceedings, trials, hearings, arbitrations, and appeals. This experience helps her to evaluate and realistically advise you on your case.
You can find out more about Joanne Reisman by reading her client reviews on
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Licensed in Oregon for 42 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1983
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Law Offices of Joanne Reisman
8835 SW Canyon Lane Suite 301, Portland, OR, 97225
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Joanne Reisman's Reviews
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Posted by Georg | October 25, 2019
Helpful and human
Ms Reisman was a great help to me. I came to her with my legal problem which was also a great source of stress. She was very responsive to my request, and helped me personally. She provided relevant and useful information and also showed that she cared about me and my well-being. She is very knowledg...
Joanne Reisman
Replied last October 25, 2019Thank you Georg!
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2019 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very helpful and caring.
Joanne has generously answered my questions and is going to recommend a bankruptcy lawyer that is closer to my home and specializes in chapter 13 and foreclosure issues.
Joanne Reisman
Replied last July 20, 2019Thank you!
Posted by Kimberly | July 20, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Questions on will
I asked a question she answered as best she could . thankful for the court records she gave me . very helpful lady. Or at least best she could
Joanne Reisman
Replied last July 20, 2019Thank you Kimberly!
Posted by Denise | July 20, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
10 Stars
I spoke with Joanne and she really knows her stuff. She helped point me in the right direction which was more than helpful. I would definitely recommend her to fight for me on any case.
Joanne Reisman
Replied last July 20, 2019Thank you Denise!
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Debt & Lending Agreements
Probate
I dont really agree with your answer but so be it. I cant afford to pay off 30,000. It was my dads loan and in his name but given to me. I dont feel I should have to pay for something I did not know I was getting
Joanne Reisman
Replied last March 18, 2019Thank you for your kind review. Keep in mind that this wasn't a legal consultation and you really need to take the trust document to a lawyer where it can be reviewed and see if there is a way to have the trust estate pay for the lien. For others reading this out of context, the issue was whether this person had to reimburse the trustee of his deceased father's trust when the trust stated that this person should get his father's fifth wheel but the fifth wheel was encumbered by a secured loan. The trustee paid off the loan so that the fifth wheel could be transferred to the asker without a secured debt but now wants to be reimbursed. Asking questions on Avvo is not intended to be the equivalent of getting a legal consultation and should never be considered a legal consultation. The responses on Avvo are nothing more than educated guesses as to the solution. One must be prepared to followup with an actual legal consultation with a lawyer in their office before one takes action. I stated to this asker, that one has to look at the language of the trust document, to see if there was some provision for making the trust responsible for paying off the secured debt and not the recipient. Absent a specific trust provision, I thought that the recipient was given the fifth wheel subject to the secured lien, and since the trust paid off the lien, the recipient needs to reimburse the trust. There is no way to do a proper consultation and review important documents on Avvo. That is why the exchange on Avvo is never more than an educated guess. But what really needs to be done here, if the recipient wants to see if they have another solution, is they need to bring the trust document to a lawyer's office and have an in office legal consultation. It is important to keep in mind that Avvo only provides a forum to get ideas as to what the law is, and what the solution maybe, but it is no substitute for sitting down with a lawyer in a lawyer's office and reviewing all the pertinent legal documents. Here is the original question posted: https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/authorized/mymy-father-died-in-may-in-his-trust-he-willed-me--4263709.html#answer_9238702
Joanne Reisman's Lawyer Endorsements
"While not having the opportunity to personally meet Ms. Reisman, I thoroughly enjoy reading her answers on AVVO. She is very thorough and very kind. I would recommend her in a heartbeat."
"I endorse Joanne Reisman. I have had the pleasure of reading her responses on Avvo. Her answers are complete and include all the details one expects from a competent attorney. She also sees the forest from the trees and thinks about a fact pattern before rendering an option."
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"I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Reisman. She is an experienced, seasoned and thoroughly knowledgeable practitioner. Her many years at the lawyer's craft have allowed her to become a walking encyclopedia of Oregon substantive law, as her many fine Avvo contributions, among other things, demonstrate. She is a credit to her state, and its bar."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"Ms. Reisman is really a superb attorney. I love reading her answers to questions on Avvo and learning from her expertise and her incredible advise. I have been an attorney, judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and law professor, and I still learn from her every day. I would highly recommend her to everyone and anyone on Avvo."
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"I highly recommend Joanne Reisman. She is a caring and knowledgeable attorney who does everything she can to help her clients. I know Joanne because she has been generous with her time and expertise whenever I ask for help or insight into my own cases. Her willingness to share her knowledge with other lawyers in the community demonstrates how caring she is. Joanne is lawyer committed to helping people who have been hurt."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joanne knows ORS 20.080! She is very helpful and generous with her time. Thank you Joanne for helping me sort through a twisted issue!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Reisman's responses show actual caring and compassion for injured people."
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Experience
Honors
1983
AmJur award for Remedies, Lewis and Clark Law School
Work Experience
1986 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Shannon and Johnson
1985 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Case & Dusterhoff, LLP
1983 - 1984
Associate Attorney, Harrington, Anderson, and Deblasio
1982 - 1983
Law Clerk, Darrel Lee and Associates
Associations
1983 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Multnomah Bar Association
Washington County Bar Association
Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section
Oregon State Bar, Elder Law Section
Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning and Administration Section
Oregon State Bar, Real Estate and Land Use Section
Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
Oregon State Bar, Business Law Section
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Motor Vehicles Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Mulligan v. Hornbuckle Oregon Court of Appeals 2009
Case established that the court can penalize Insurance companies that try to bully Plaintiffs into settling with unecessary litigation
Cardenas v. Farmers Ins. Oregon Court of Appeals 2009
Law penalizing insurance companies for not settling uninsured motorist claims applies when the insurance company tries to trick insured customers into signing premature releases of their claims
Barnes v. Lackner, 93 Or App 439, 762 P2d 1043 (1988)
Plaintiff fully compensated, New law made
Education
1983
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Seminar
Bankruptcy Law for Family Law Practioners
Publications
2009
Family Law Section of the Oregon State Bar
Bankruptcy Law for Family Law Practioners
2002
Oregon State Bar Debtor Creditor Newsletter
Representing the Immigrant Client in Bankruptcy
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a car bill of sale protect me in terms of liability?
02 May 2020
Q&A
Can a Child sex offender get custody of my 2 year old daughter?
02 May 2020
Q&A
What legal actions can I take against my abusive co-parent?
01 May 2020
Legal Guides
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Estate Planning isn't just about writing a Will
11 Feb 2012
Legal Guide
Oregon Auto insurance PART 3: Why it is important to increase your UM/UIM coverage
01 Feb 2012
Legal Guide
Oregon Auto insurance PART 2: PIP (Personal Injury Protection)
01 Feb 2012