Joel Geelan

I have had the privilege of having Joel Geelan as my attorney for nearly a decade, during which he has consistently provided outstanding legal services. Joel managed my complex divorce and parenting plan case with exceptional expertise and dedication. His approach was always thorough, methodical, and... aligned with my best interests, ensuring that every detail was meticulously handled. Joel’s extensive experience in family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, and high asset division, has been invaluable. He has a deep understanding of the law, coupled with genuine empathy and care for his clients, which truly sets him apart. His legal knowledge was particularly beneficial during my case, as he provided sound advice and demonstrated a clear commitment to the well-being of my children and me. Joel is an excellent communicator. He was always available to answer my questions and address my concerns promptly. His clear and concise communication ensured that our interactions were effective and that I was always well-informed about the progress of my case. Both Joel and his paralegal, Charleen Cram, maintained a high level of professionalism throughout our interactions. They were always respectful and handled all matters with the utmost professionalism. I am very satisfied with the outcomes of the cases Joel handled for me. He navigated the complexities of my case with ease and fought tirelessly for the best interests of my children, ultimately helping us reach a favorable agreement. Joel always prioritized my interests, listening to my wants and needs, providing realistic advice, and ensuring that the best interests of my children were paramount. His attentiveness and supportive presence, especially during court appearances, made me feel at ease. I have complete trust in Joel’s abilities and integrity. He has consistently demonstrated reliability and dependability over the years. Even when my parenting plan needed revisiting a few years after my divorce, he quickly stepped in to ensure my children's best interests were prioritized. Additionally, he connected us with essential community professionals who were vital to my family's well-being. The legal services provided by Joel were worth every penny. The value of his services was very high, given his dedication, expertise, and the positive outcomes he achieved. Joel’s empathy, care, knowledge, and professionalism have greatly contributed to our long-term professional relationship. His genuine concern for me as a person and his continued growth as a strong attorney make him an exceptional legal professional. I would highly recommend Joel Geelan to others. Over the nearly ten years I have worked with him, I have seen him grow into an even stronger attorney. He is kind, knowledgeable, and relentless in advocating for his clients. Anyone in need of a compassionate and skilled attorney would be fortunate to have him on their side.

I hired Joel Geelan in 2018 to represent me in taking my ex-husband back to court to modify my parenting plan and seek child support. Knowing nothing about my rights or the legal system, and meeting opposition every step of the way from my ex-husband, having Joel on my side was the best decision I co...uld have made. Joel was professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to all my phone calls and emails. He was a straight shooter who told me the facts and what I could expect. He did a fantastic job of explaining all my options, helping me weigh their outcomes to the cost and probability of success, and would then give me his professional opinion of how to move forward. I appreciated his honesty as some attorneys would sugar coat the case and just tell me what they thought I wanted to hear. Joel was also very personable. He took the time to understand what I was trying to achieve and built a case to meet that objective. In the end, Joel not only delivered on every goal I had for the case, he did so in a settlement outside of court which saved me time, money, and stress. I would absolutely recommend him!

Joel is amazing! He is everything you want in a lawyer: confident, knowledgeable, supportive. I have been involved in the Oregon Judicial system for many years on account of domestic violence, divorce, and custody issues with my abusive ex-husband. I have had many lawyers who were insensitive to the... toll that an abusive relationship can have and were not able to stand up for me in the way I needed them to in order to keep myself and my family safe. I lost faith in the Oregon Justice system’s ability to help people like myself. My experience with Joel was completely different. From the beginning he was sensitive to my situation and made it clear that he was capable of representing me in a way that was knowledgeable and respectful. Joel did not let me down. He was diligent, hardworking, and firm in responding to any antagonistic behavior fro my ex-husband. He always gave me options to decide what I wanted to do, but was honest about how each option could affect me. Joel was a model of compassion and justice when we had to go to court, and I left the courthouse regaining my own strength and belief in doing the right thing to keep myself and my family safe. I am so grateful to Joel, and I feel so fortunate to be able to have had the opportunity to have him on my side. He is a worthy investment when you need a lawyer to be there to legally represent and support you.

I tried working with three attorneys, before being referred to Joel Geelan by a district court judge. At minimum, we all need an attorney who is trustworthy. Working with Joel I learned you can find an attorney who is also admirable. Joel compassionately helped me to deal with the realities of my... situation and helped me to pursue the course of action that was best for my interests from my perspective. Joel helped keep me on track without making me feel like I was being rushed or pushed aside. Previously, while suffering through a time that left me vulnerable, other attorneys padded their bills, and performed actions which were convenient to them, but compromised my case. Joel handled my case professionally, correctly anticipating each step of my case and empowered me to feel confident and prepared. Joel Geelan represents what is best in an attorney, and you will not find a better person to be your advocate.

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...ice in each situation have put me in a very powerful position, as well as provided me with a great deal of protection.