$ 325-325 per hour
Joel Geelan
also known as Owner & Managing Attorney - Hurley Re Law Group LLC
About Joel
Biography
Joel Geelan has extensive experience representing clients in areas of divorce, custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, high asset division, move-away cases, grandparent and co-parent third party rights, and DHS-involved cases. Joel also handles estate planning, including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. He has litigated and settled numerous matters in each area. He specializes in resolving cases involving children and complex financial issues, such as valuing and dividing businesses, real estate, investments, and retirement accounts.
Joel understands the complexities of family relationships. He endeavors to be an educator for his clients so that they may fully evaluate their options and ultimately decide how best to proceed. When necessary, Joel is an experienced litigator and strongly defends his clients’ interests in court. However, Joel understands the benefits of settlement and, when possible, strives to resolve his clients’ cases to their advantage through mediation, settlement conferences, and detailed written proposals. From the very beginning of each case, Joel prepares for both settlement and trial, offering his clients different strategies tailored to their unique situation and goals. He prides himself in anticipating the arguments and settlement strategies of the other side and openly communicates with clients the practical and legal pros and cons of their case so they can ultimately decide how best to proceed. In this way, Joel empowers his clients to take control of their lives.
An optimist at heart, Joel’s personal motto is: “Every day is a gift, don’t waste it.”
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
14 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
14 years
Estate Planning
25%
14 years
Family
25%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 13 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Hurley Re Law Group LLC
404 SW Mill View Way, Suite 200, Bend, OR, 97702
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Posted by Brent | April 18, 2013 | Real Estate
Great Experience
Joel provided real estate transaction expertise for me in a complicated "by owner" multi-unit purchase I made on February 27th, 2013. He has also guided me through multiple contractual situations in the past that I have had to deal with regarding landlord-tenant law. His knowledge, contracts, and adv...
Joel Geelan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Joel's legal work."
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"I have personally observed Mr. Geelan's strong work ethic and unwavering advocacy on behalf of his clients. Mr. Geelan's background provides him with the experience and skills necessary to address his 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 Mr. Geelan to handle my case, and that is why I eagerly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Joel does a great job for his clients. He has the respect of his peers and is very active in the legal community."
"Mr. Geelan is a very intelligent, resourceful, and dedicated attorney. He understands how to deal with tough legal issues and come up with sound solutions. I fully recommend Mr. Geelan for all of his practice areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a zealous advocate for his clients and well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is committed attorney who thoroughly understands the needs of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Owner & Managing Attorney, Hurley Re Law Group LLC
2018 - 2021
Owner / Partner, KG Law Group LLC
2015 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC
2013 - 2015
Attorney, The Boaz Law Firm, PC
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Proctor Law, PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Oregon Academy of Family Law PractitionersMember
Oregon State Bar
Attorney Member
Washington County Bar Association
New Lawyers Division
Multnomah County Bar Association
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)
Deschutes County Bar Association
Education
N/A
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Oregon State University
BS - Bachelor of Science Engineering
Languages
English