Jeffrey K. Traylor

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Jeffrey K. Traylor

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

132 S.W. Crowell Way Ste. 200, Bend, OR

About Jeffrey

Biography

If you are facing a divorce, custody, child support, or personal injury situation, I can help.

Whether you are facing a divorce, child custody, or family law matter, I can help you.

If you have been hurt, I can help. Compassionate, caring, and consciousness, call me today.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 85%

17 years | 160 cases

85%
Personal Injury 10%

17 years

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014 2013 2012
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Phillips, Traylor, Myers, Goodin, & Traylor LLP

132 S.W. Crowell Way Ste. 200, Bend, OR, 97702

bendcustodylawyer.com

Online Presence

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Jeffrey K. Traylor's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Susie | December 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Professional and Experienced

Jeff has taken on a difficult divorce and works hard to represent my interests. He’s to the point, honestly explains my legal options and possible outcomes as I navigate this stressful and frustrating divorce process. He respects my situation and listens to me. Most importantly I trust his advice and... knowledge.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mrs Gantz

After being poorly advised by another law firm with a much wasted “high” expense, poor outcome and unnecessary stress, Mr Traylor was willing to help me with my very sensitive case. He was extremely helpful, in both communicating what truly needed to be done, what should have been done in the first ...place and guided me to finally settling an extremely tough case. He was very thorough in every aspect of my case. I could not have done this on my own with out the help of Mr Traylor I would highly recommend Mr Traylor.

Posted by Robert | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best decision I ever made!

I cannot speak highly enough or recommend strongly enough Jeffery Trailer as an attorney. I hired Jeff to address a very difficult and complexed custody situation. This process took nearly a year before it got in front of a judge, in a two-day trial. I would not wish this process on anyone, let alone... doing it on your own. Jeff was an absolute professional from day one! He is empathetic and very understanding to the emotional stress people are burdened with during this time. He is very reassuring, transparent and helps educate you along as your legal progress unravels. Jeff was always upfront regarding possible out-comes in court and how your situation would relate to the legal proceedings. He does not waste your time or his time while representing you and your legal needs. His staff was very prompt to communicate and informative regarding deadlines and information required throughout my legal situation. (pre, during, and post-trial) Jeff’s ability in the court room during the actual trial, is truly amazing to witness. His ability to navigate procedural law with opposing counsel, witnesses, and the Judge was beyond astonishing! When you hire Jeff to represent you, sit back and let him do his job. You will not be disappointed. My specific case involved a custody review regarding the other parent wanting to leave the area. This was not something to be taken lightly and required a very astute understanding of the law and procedure required to render a decision that would benefit the child and his relationship to both parents. Jeff carried himself with dignity throughout the entire process, especially in his performance during trial. Jeff has a personality indicative to the perfection of his craft as a practicing family law attorney. He makes no promises other than to do his very best on your behalf and its relation to the law. This was made clear from my first consult. Hiring Jeff to represent me was the best decision I could have done. He is driven, personable, and result oriented and carries himself with a high level of professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

JEFF WORKS MAGIC IN THE COURT ROOM!

I hired Jeff in the face of a nasty divorce and the unexpectedly combative approach of my ex-wife. I was taken by surprise by what turned out to be a well-orchestrated plan. It began with a restraining order served on me at the work place followed quickly by a series of revelations that she had manip...ulated utility accounts and other financial transactions in an attempt to demonstrate claims to a share of my home that I fully owned outright prior to our marriage. She made unreasonable demands for alimony despite only two years of marriage, no children, and that she had her own roughly equal earning history during the marriage. The service of the restraining order in front of my colleagues left me humiliated, heartbroken to realize instantly that our marriage was over, confused, scared, hurt and angry. Bottom line: I was freaking out and needed advice. Over a period of two days, I met three different lawyers – Jeff was the last. The first two wouldn’t and/or couldn’t offer me any practical advice, or a sense that they would be the person committed to being on my side and helping me navigate the path ahead. Jeff was real and I felt I could communicate with him easily. In the first meeting he helped me understand what was going on and offered advice on the best way to proceed. More importantly, he inspired confidence that he could and would navigate this nightmare with me. After I engaged him, he immediately assigned a series of practical tasks that would safeguard my financial interests that later proved extremely useful in bringing about a negotiated settlement. I only had to go to court once to contest the restraining order. I initially was emotionally distraught and thus disinclined to contest the RO because I had no intention of making further contact with my ex. Jeff, however, after some consideration and research, recommended that we contest the order. The day of the court case, I was a panicked when I saw the array of “witnesses” that my ex-wife had brought to trial. However, Jeff reassured me. What unfolded was watching an artist create a masterpiece. He knew what to do, how to do it and how to help keep me calm during the whole ordeal. I was like a duck on a pond; calm on top, going a mile a minute underneath. I was so devastated by the lies made under oath! After more than two hours into our three-hour allotted total time, I was increasingly frightened that I would lose. But Jeff kept me calm. When it was finally his turn to cross examine my ex-wife, ten minutes in Jeff discredited her testimony and showed that the legal requirements for issuing the RO had not been met. He then turned to the judged, moved for dismissal, the judge agreed, and then lectured the opposing attorney of her failure to prove her case. Bottom line: I was out of the courtroom with the restraining order dropped. Jeff’s cross examination was the masterpiece and I had won. The rest of the divorce process took what seemed like a long time. But compared to the experiences of others it really was only 14 months from start to finish with both parties signing a settlement without going to trial for the divorce. My advice: don’t expect a divorce to be a short endeavor, especially when your ex holds any kind of animosity. Jeff is smart, quick and little cocky but not overly so, and surly not disrespectful. For me, it was just the right combination of the qualities you would want for your divorce lawyer. The practice could improve its communications with clients given busy attorney schedules, I felt in limbo at times. This would help reassure clients when waiting on the other side, which can be very nerve-wracking. Emails, text message or check-ins every few weeks would help ease client anxiety. Jeff is fair priced and worth his money tenfold. Thank you so much Jeff! M

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helpful, understanding and realistic

I engaged Mr. Traylor to resolve a matter with a long term partner. I was very pleased with Mr. Traylor's expertise and I appreciated him being realistic with me about my options. Many times in the legal arena, you can choose to pay more money to fight something but you are not guaranteed a positive ...outcome. He was upfront about everything and at no time did I feel like he was just out to take my money. I felt he truly cared about me and wanted the best outcome for my situation. And ultimately, we achieved the best outcome for me and I am now able to move forward with my life. Thankfully, everything was settled out of court which I also attribute to Mr. Traylor's expertise and knowledge of the law. I would definitely recommend him to others!

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Jeffrey K. Traylor's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Myers

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a compassionate, caring, brilliant, and fantastic family law attorney."

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Gordon Phillips

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a smart, compassionate attorney who finds creative solutions to his client's problems without compromising their rights. I highly endorse Jeff."

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Caroline Ponzini

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Fu

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey is a diligent and highly capable attorney."

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Howard Siegrist

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dean Patrick

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Oliver O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am both a peer as well as a client of Jeff's. He built a reputation for professionalism in the Portland Metro area after starting his own practice in the Sellwood/Westmoreland area and I have never heard anything but praise for his work ethic within the legal community. Thus, in 2011 when I was struck by a vehicle while riding my bicycle I immediately retained Jeff to handle my personal injury claim and to deal with the insurance company involved. Jeff dealt with the matter in a timely manner and left me very impressed with the way he handles business (he constantly kept me updated on my case and provided me with realistic expectations regarding his time-frame). I endorse Jeffrey Traylor."

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Martin Thompson

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked opposite Mr. Traylor on a custody case and I was well impressed by his abilities. Not only was he very formidable, he was also a pleasure to work with."

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Jacob Sapochnick

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry LeSueur

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeff is a tough advocate in the courtroom. He's innovative, passionate and knows the law like the back of his hand. I recommend him."

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Christopher Leroi

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Mr. Traylor continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone."

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Alivia Arabo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jesse Thomas

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Always looking out for the best interests of his clients."

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Stepanov

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ji Kim

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Iken

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herman Dhade

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kieran O'Donnell

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jeff is an outstanding attorney with an excellent understanding of the law. In addition, his courtroom presence is phenomenal."

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Gordon Phillips

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Regional Mock Trial Team Invitation, Lewis and Clark School of Law

2009

International and Asylum Law Moot Court Team Captain, Lewis and Clark School of Law

2008

Refugee and Asylum Moot Court Competition Quarterfinalist, UC Davis School of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Phillips, Traylor, Myers, & Goodin

2013 - Present

Sole Proprietor, J. K. Traylor Law

2017 - 2019

Partner, Widmer Mensing Law Group

2015 - 2017

Of Counsel, Widmer, Mensing Law Group LLP

2009 - 2013

Sole Proprietor, Multnomah Legal LLC

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Anthony H.B. Wilson Law

2008 - 2009

Law Clark, The Dicicco Firm

Associations

2016 - Present

J.R. Campbell American Inn of Court

President

2015 - Present

J.R. Campbell American Inn of Court

Secretary

2014 - Present

J.R. Campbell American Inn of Court

Associate Member

2013 - Present

Deschutes County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Section

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Emergency Custody Hearing

Win and dismissal of underlying modification

Dissolution

Favorable Settlement

Personal Injury Trial vs. Farmers Insurance

Quadrupled the best offer

Custody Trial - Father's Rights

Win - Full Custody for Father

Personal Injury - Soft Tissue

14k Pain and Suffering Settlement

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Education

2009

Lewis and Clark School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Western Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Weekly Speaker

The Life of a Trial

2004

Northwest Philosophy Conference

Metaphysics and Epistemology

Publications

2012

Avvo Legal Guide Intro to Child Custody

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Jeffrey earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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