Katherine H. Denning

Katherine H. Denning

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Adoption Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

925 Commercial Street SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR

About Katherine

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Adoption 50%

Our firm can assist you with independent adoptions, representation of birth parents in adoptions, step parent adoptions, and independent adoptions.

50%
Family 10%

A main focus of my practice is third party custodial and visitation rights, and complex custody cases.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 13 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2012

Active

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Location

Litowich Law

925 Commercial Street SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR, 97302

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Katherine H. Denning's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Didn't feel she advocated for me, but got the job done

This attorney does a decent job, but isn't superb. She's easily to get along with and prompt. However, there were several instances that I felt frustrated working with her. We would talk about the case and I would get off the phone feeling that she understood financial aspects of the case, or that sh...e understood and agreed with my proposals; however, the next time I would have a conversation with her she wouldn't be on the same page anymore. I found myself having to repeat things that I thought were already in place. There was also a instance that I wanted her to get further financial information that was important to the case and she didn't think it was necessary. However, additional banking information is important. In the end I ended up feeling that she wasn't advocating for me and that I compromised more then I should have. In court she comes off as very confident and doesn't rub the judge the wrong way. However, she didn't put together a good case for me. I also ended up paying her for reviewing documents she had already reviewed several times before (she reviewed each document about 3 times, but still didn't know the information very throughly). I think it would help if she took more notes and did a more through assessment the first time around. To summarize, she got the job done but not well. She seems smart and competent, but she's lacking experience. I wasn't told that she was a new attorney, but I paid just as much to have her as my attorney. I imagine that with more practice she could be a better attorney.

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Katherine H. Denning's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Litowich

Adoption lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is an excellent attorney who I am proud to call my friend and colleague. She is active in and cares about her community and brings a refreshing professionalism to her practice."

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Jeff Jorgensen

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Denning is a enthusiastic lawyer who is dedicated to her client's needs. I regularly refer clients to Ms. Denning who have needs regarding family law and adoption matters without hesitation."

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Patrick Crawley

Adoption lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Denning and she is a compassionate attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is an expert in the area of adoption and anyone looking for an attorney would be served well by employing her."

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Michael Rose

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many of my friends and clients to Katherine. Their feedback has been very positive. I highly recommend Katherine to anyone looking for a family law attorney."

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Rebecca Pitts

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine Denning is a passionate advocate for her clients. I recommend her because she cares deeply for her clients and truly understands the court system, which allows her to navigate the system to assist her clients with the best possible results."

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Alyssa Little

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine Denning truly cares about her clients and keeps their stress, and expenses in mind to reach a resolution as efficiently as possible, while still being willing to go to trial whenever necessary. If you are going through a family law dispute, I recommend having Katherine on your side."

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Lauren Barnhart

Family lawyer | May 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Palmblad

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is a confident and caring attorney who works closely with her clients to reach positive outcomes."

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Christopher Hamilton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Hanson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Young Walgenkim

Family lawyer | May 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Andersen

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 12

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Project of the Year, Oregon New Lawyers Division

2016

Outstanding Mentor Award, Willamette University College of Law

2010

Pro Bono Student Award, Willamette University College of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Landerholm Family Law

2018 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Carty Boaz, P.C.

2014 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Boaz Law Firm

2013 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie, & Hoyt

2012 - 2012

Clerk, San Juan County Prosecutor's Office

2011 - 2012

Clerk, Beth Allen Law

Associations

2018 - Present

Mid-Valley Court Care

Board Member

2018 - Present

Oregon State Board of Governors

Member

2016 - Present

Marion County Bar Association, Events Committee

Member

2015 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Association, Mary Leonard Chapter

Imprint Coordinator

2014 - Present

Marion County Family Law Mentor Group

Member

2012 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers Association, Mary Leonard Chapter

Member - Executive Committee

2012 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates

Delegate

2015 - 2018

Marion County Bar Association, New Lawyers Division

Vice-President

2014 - 2016

CASA of Marion County

Executive Committee

Education

2012

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

The Ever Expanding World of Transitional Parenting Plans

2018

AFCC 13th Symposium on Child Custody

The Ever Expanding World of Transitional Parenting Plans

2017

Public Hearing - HB 3067 Mid-Valley Court Care

2017

NALS Mid Willamette Valley Chapter-Lunch Lecture

Third Party Rights in Family Law

2017

First Year Orientation

Willamette Law Young Alumni Panel

Publications

2017

Oregon Legislative Information System Testimony in Support of HB 3067

2016

Pike Professional Legal Services Intersection of Adoption and Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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