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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
29 Client Reviews
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Ryan’s practice emphasizes advising clients on estate planning, disability planning, contested case probate and trust administration, and real estate and business issues. His clients seek to minimize potential estate taxes and pass on the maximum value of their estates to their children and grandchildren.
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Practice Areas
30 years | 2,500 cases
30 years | 400 cases
30 years | 1,500 cases
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
$ 135-475 per hour
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
1020 Liberty St SE, PO Box 2810, Salem, OR, 97308-2810
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Posted by Linda | February 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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
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
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...
Posted by Margaret & Tom | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by GEORGE | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Mr. Collier and I practice in similar areas, and I find his contributions to the profession to be stellar."
"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."
"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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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
2008 - Present
Owner, Collier Law
2000 - 2008
Partner, Clark Lindauer Fetherston Edmonds Lippold & Collier, LLP
1998 - 2000
Associate, Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC
2000 - Present
Marion County Bar AssociationPast President
$1.7 million
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
2013
Nuts & Bolts of Estate Settlement
2012
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
2011
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
2010
Faith Based Estate Planning
2013
2011
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
A life estate interest in property was bequeathed to me, what objectives would i state in petition to authorize the sell of real
28 May 2019
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LIMITED JUDGMENT in Probate??
08 Jan 2014
Filling a Small Estate affidavit with Jackson County Oregon. When will I receive my notarized copy to take to the banks?
07 Dec 2013