Taylor Smith Kittell

Taylor Smith Kittell

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 14 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +3 more

9900 SW Wilshire St, Ste 200, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Breakwater Law

9900 SW Wilshire St, Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97225

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Taylor Smith Kittell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate legal help

I had a consultation with Taylor initially and found her to be concise, thorough and able to distill a complicated issue down to the main elements—comprehending the issue(s) and outline the strategies to go about solving the legal problem. It was helpful and I felt like I had a fair experience in wha...t can(/could have been) be an expensive billing process.

Posted by Jessica | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning

We hired Taylor Kittell for help with estate planning and she was terrific. We paid a flat fee, which meant that she didn't benefit from spending extra time with us. Nevertheless, she explained our options to us thoroughly and with great patience and she was quick to respond to follow-up questions o...r concerns. The legal assistants were also lovely. We also had time pressures because my husband was in town for only a short period and Taylor was able to expedite the process and get everything done before he left. All in all, a great experience.

Posted by Daniel | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Listener

My wife and I hired Taylor for estate planning. She made every effort to understand what was important to us and then to give us choices that supported our values, clearly explaining the pros and cons of each and making recommendations wherever appropriate to meet our goals. Taylor was able to tran...slate the legal complexities into decision points that captured the heart of the provisions.

Posted by Judy | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Be Poised

Be poised for your future One of the gifts you can give/leave to your family is the gift of being poised for whatever the future brings. I recently had the pleasure of working with Taylor on my estate planning. Taylor performed with great care and completeness! She is an amazing educator and extreme...ly thoughtful with recommendations! Working with Taylor has given me peace of mind. The right plan is now in place for the future! Thank you, Taylor, for your kind words, professionalism, humor and support!

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive to Client & Excellent Communication

Taylor helped us with family law, more specifically with Estate planning. She conducted business in a professional manner by employing clear communication and providing documents and updates quickly and effectively. She listened to our concerns and adapted to our needs. Her office was organized and s...he provided the proper "education" to us when needed so that we would understand the documents being prepared.

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Taylor Smith Kittell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Cross

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Taylor is dedicated to her clients, friendly, organized and smart. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Geelan

Elder law lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have personally observed Ms. Kittell's strong work ethic and advocacy on behalf of her clients. Ms. Kittell’s experience and compassionate personality provide her with the unique combination of skills necessary to meet each of her clients' needs. A strong indicator of an attorney’s ability is whether his/her professional colleagues would entrust their personal affairs in the attorney’s hands. Not every attorney is capable of earning such respect and trust. I would trust Ms. Kittell to handle my case, and that is why I eagerly endorse her."

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Stefan Wolf

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Taylor's technical knowledge of the subject matter and personable approach with clients makes her an excellent estate planning attorney."

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Levi Johnston

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Taylor has a fantastic breadth of knowledge in estate planning. She is easy to work with and provides cost-effective, practical advice. I would not hesitate to work with her again in the future."

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Tonya Alexander

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Friend

"Taylor is a breath of fresh air! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for estate planning or family law matters. She is smart and caring, a rare combination."

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Raife Neuman

Probate lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Taylor is fantastic. Smart, well-prepared, and extremely personable, she gets my highest recommendation."

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Saville Easley

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Taylor. She is bright, knowledgeable, hard working, and dedicated to providing excellent client services."

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John Christianson

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC

2010 - 2014

Attorney, Albright Kittell PC

2009 - 2010

Intern Mediator, Clackamas Family Court Services

Associations

2015 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2011 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Education

2010

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Pomona College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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