Ryan Wesley Collier

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Ryan Wesley Collier

5.0
29 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

1020 Liberty St SE, PO Box 2810, Salem, OR

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About Ryan

Biography

Confidential and experienced advice on Wills, Trusts, and Probate. Free consultations with offices in Salem and Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Our team is dedicated to helping you and your family through each of life's transitions - from planning to implementation and administration.

Collier Law administers probate estates in all 36 Oregon counties. We are experienced, efficient and responsive.

Collier Law is experienced in all aspects of trust law from simple trusts to complex advanced tax planning strategies.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

50% of Ryan Collier's practice is advising clients in the areas of estate planning, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, insurance and retirement account issues, disability documents, and end of life planning.

30 years | 2,500 cases

50%
Probate 30%

Ryan Collier represents Personal Representatives, Beneficiaries, and Interested parties in all counties in Oregon on contested and uncontested Probate matters. The attorneys and staff of Collier Law have over 50 years of combined probate experience.

30 years | 400 cases

30%
Trusts 20%

50% of Ryan Collier's practice is advising clients in the areas of estate planning, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, insurance and retirement account issues, disability documents, and end of life planning. Mr. Collier's practice also includes advising clients on the administration of trusts before and after the passing of a loved one.

30 years | 1,500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 135-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ryan Wesley Collier

1020 Liberty St SE, PO Box 2810, Salem, OR, 97308-2810

collier-law.com

Collier Law

1020 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, 97302

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Ryan Wesley Collier's Reviews

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Posted by Linda | February 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence

Ryan Collier and staff were most knowledgeable and kind. I had a great experience with them. All my questions and concerns were handled in an understandable manner.

Posted by Tom Lemons | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of a great Lawyer team

We were very happy with the service we received on our first time ever planning a living trust, From the first consultation with Ryan to the finish of our trust with Sarah we could not been happier. We would recommend this firm for this type of service always

Posted by Carole | December 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Ryan Collier, Collier Law

A friend recommended Ryan Collier. I’ve had some overwhelming problems (family losses, medical problems, Special Needs issues) and needed help. Ryan sat down with me and listened to my concerns. He helped to create a trust with my specific goals and needs in mind. His kindness, flexibility, and exper...tise have been invaluable. Working with Collier Law has helped me find some peace of mind while planning for the future.

Posted by Margaret & Tom | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Trust for a trust

Ryan Collier was recommended by a friend to help us set up our trust. We were impressed with Ryan and his colleagues professionalism and knowledge. They explained everything thoroughly and in terms that we were able to understand. Ryan also encouraged us to ask questions or to contact him at anytim...e that we didn't understand something. For our last meeting with us and our kids, he explained that it could be emotional but Ryan made all of us feel very comfortable and at ease. We have already recommended Ryan and his firm to several friends and family.

Posted by GEORGE | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very satisfied

I first went to Collier Law to open a trust which led to filing for a conservatorship for my wife who has Alzheimer's. I met with Ryan Collier who put the trust together, I also met attorney Sarah Lowe who helped and advised me with issues relating to the conservatorship. I came to Collier after firi...ng my previous lawyer for incompetence. All at Collier are well versed in estate law, wills, trusts and probate, this is their specialty. The office is clean and well run with competent staff. To avoid making my mistake, don't hire an attorney just because they're the closest,(demographically) or have the largest ad in the yellow pages or online.

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Ryan Wesley Collier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine James

Probate lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney provides consistently helpful answers and would be a good resource for the community in the event they need a lawyer in this field."

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Jonathan Bacsalmasi

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have been fortunate to work with Ryan on various estate planning and administration cases over the past few years. Ryan is dedicated to his clients and community and handles every case with a high degree of care."

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Lawrence Laddaga

Probate lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Last year, a good friend and client contacting me about her father's recent death.Since he was a resident of Oregon, and I'm licensed in SC, I needed to find a probate lawyer for her. I found Ryan here and AVVO, and he contacted me back right away. He explained Oregon probate and procedure to me quickly and easily and answered any questions my client had. He and his office were professional, expert, efficient, diligent and timely. The probate process went smoothly and I was able to minimize fees to my client. I would recommend him without reserve. He was a pleasure to work with and very friendly and collegial."

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Gregory Hansen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan Collier is an excellent advocate and has a superb reputation in the legal community. I have been an opposing counsel on several matters with Mr. Collier. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Gunn

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ryan for a number of years in the Salem legal community. He is a knowledgeable advocate for his clients, who genuinely cares for his clients needs. I highly recommend him as a capable estate planning attorney."

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Michael Fuller

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Elder

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Collier and I practice in similar areas, and I find his contributions to the profession to be stellar."

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Travis Prestwich

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an excellent attorney. He is bright and very knowledgeable. I would have no hesitation recommending him to someone looking for a lawyer that handles estate planning and probate matters. In fact, when it came time to do my own estate planning, my wife and I chose Ryan. I routinely refer my own clients to him."

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Ryan Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan Collier is an outstanding attorney. He is smart, compassionate and provides practical and value-based solutions to problems. I regularly refer clients to him to handle their probate and estate planning because I know they will be in great hands."

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Michelle Vlach-Ing

Guardianship lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan is professional, efficient, flexible and responsive. He addresses issues with clarity."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

20 Under 40 Community Leader, Statesman Journal Media

2010

Outstanding Young Professional, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Carson Award for Service to the Bar, Marion County Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Collier Law

2000 - 2008

Partner, Clark Lindauer Fetherston Edmonds Lippold & Collier, LLP

1998 - 2000

Associate, Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC

Associations

2000 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Wingett vs. Silbernagel, et al.

$1.7 million

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Education

1997

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Puget Sound

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Lecture Series

Common Estate Planning Mistakes

2013

Lecture Series

Nuts & Bolts of Estate Settlement

2012

Lecture Series

Common Estate Planning Mistakes

2011

Lecture Series

Common Estate Planning Mistakes

2010

Lecture Series

Faith Based Estate Planning

Publications

2013

2011

Trust and Estate Newsletter Is it Time to Update my Estate Plan

Languages

English

Activity

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