$ 325-325 per hour
also known as Owner & Managing Attorney - Hurley Re Law Group LLC
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.”
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$ 325-325 per hour
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Acquired: 2012
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404 SW Mill View Way, Suite 200, Bend, OR, 97702
29 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Legal Services
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...
Posted by Sam | February 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend
I highly recommend Joel. He’s calm, strategic, honest, straightforward, just (sees all sides), and very intelligent. He handled my complicated divorce (that involved young children) and trial with ease. I was in good hands. He definitely knows what he’s doing.
Posted by Tonya | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer!
I was referred to Joel's law office by a friend. My first impression of Joel was that he was a perfect fit to represent me in my divorce. Joel is very approachable and shows a personal interest. He helped me stay calm and he listened to my concerns. I was always kept up to date and I felt prepared an...
Posted by Josh | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Wonderful experience with Joel
Joel assisted my wife and I with estate planning following the birth of our second child. Having never been through the process, we had a lot of questions and needed a fair amount of guidance, and Joel provided all of it without condescension or making us feel rushed or uninformed. He patiently ans...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Geelan is an excellent lawyer who I would recommend and use again if the situation ever arose
I recently hired Mr. Geelan (Joel) for my recent divorce and child custody case. He did an excellent job. To be honest in the beginning I was a little worried because he looked so young when we met in person and I wasnt sure how knowledgeable he would be. Turns out I had absolutely nothing to worr...
"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."
"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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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
2017 - Present
Oregon Academy of Family Law PractitionersMember
Attorney Member
New Lawyers Division
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science Engineering
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