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also known as Ken Goodin, Ken C. Goodin
A native of Oregon, Ken received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of law in 2005 and has been practicing family law since 2007. Ken received his bachelor's degree in English from the University of Oregon in 1994. During law school, Ken worked as a law clerk at Jaqua & Wheatley, in Eugene, Oregon. He has also worked as an Unemployment Insurance adjudicator for the State of Oregon Employment Department. Prior to law school, Ken was a case assistant at Stoel Rives, in Portland, Oregon, and a waiter at Oba, also in Portland. From 2007 until 2023, Ken practiced at Stahancyk, Kent & Hook where he was a shareholder.
Ken performed pro bono work through Lane County Legal Aid while in law school. He has also volunteered for the Greenhouse shelter for homeless youth in Portland, Oregon, and has worked as a volunteer forester for the US Forest Service. Ken enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and also reading science fiction. He is an avid fisherman and runner, and has been a Nike footwear field tester.
Ken believes that thorough case preparation is the key to winning or negotiating the best outcome for his clients, which is his number one goal. Ken meticulously and methodically prepares his clients' cases, building a foundation for a winning legal argument integrated with carefully researched legal precedent. Hard work is the cornerstone of Ken's practice.
Ken is also deeply devoted to his clients and takes a personal interest in each case. "People going through a difficult divorce or custody battle can get frustrated with the 'system.' They need the assistance of an attorney who cares about what happens to them. Someone who can explain the process and keep things moving forward," he says." I work hard to move clients past their difficulties, so they can get on with their lives. It makes me feel good when I can lift that burden from their shoulders." Ken has a proven ability to keenly assess each client's situation and tailor an approach best suited to a successful outcome.
Ken has successfully litigated divorces involving business interests and issues of business valuation. Because of the attention to detail involved in these cases, Ken enjoys and excels at resolving complex property division and large asset cases.
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Acquired: 2006
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132 SW Crowell Way, Ste. 200, Bend, OR, 97702
15 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My Highest Recommendation - A Consummate Professional
It is my pleasure to write this review for Ken. I have the utmost respect for Ken’s integrity and professionalism. I cannot thank him enough for his work helping me navigate what turned out to be an unusual path to divorce. Despite twists and turns from the opposition, I was able to keep my life i...
Posted by Sarah | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceeds Expectations
I hired Ken for what was looking to be a simple and strait forward divorce. He is sharp, knowledgeable and personable. He came highly recommended and has exceeded my expectations. My situation turned stressful and chaotic with some very unexpected curve balls. Quick, smart and decisive actions needed...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
He is the best!
I can't imagine finding a better attorney to guide me through my divorce than Ken. He has the most calming, respectful demeanor. He always kept me up to date on my case and helped me through every decision I had to make along the way. I never had a question he didn't know the answer to. No matter...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Kenneth C. Goodin
Attorney Kenneth Goodin proved to be an excellent lawyer in handling my marriage dissolution/divorce action. He was very knowledgeable about this process and his extensive experience provided helpful guidance and advice. Moreover, he was very patient and took the time to fully explain the legal imp...
"I highly endorse this attorney. Ken is the kind of guy who you are always happy to run into outside of the courtroom because he is friendly and approachable. But, as an adversary, he is a real tough cookie. In any case, Ken is most likely the attorney who worked the hardest and the results he gets for his clients tend to show it. Ken is also a leader among lawyers, donating his time to various areas of professional improvement. From time to time, I have called on Ken for advice on how to handle difficult family law matters and he has always been willing to lend me a helping hand. I highly recommend Ken for any family law matter and I think he is especially talented at handling difficult and complicated cases."
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
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2014
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2011
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2010
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2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023 - Present
Partner, Phillips, Traylor, Myers & Goodin, LLP
2015 - 2023
Shareholder, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC
2007 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC
2010 - Present
City Club of Central OregonMember
2007 - Present
Central Oregon Matrimonial Attorneys AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2014 - 2017
Bend - La Pine Schools Education FoundationVice President
2010 - 2011
Deschutes County Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - 2010
Deschutes County Bar AssociationVice President
2008 - 2009
Deschutes County Bar AssociationSecretary
2007 - 2008
Deschutes County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2013
English