Martin E Thompson Jr

Martin E Thompson Jr

also known as Cascades Law Group, P.C.

4.4
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning ... +2 more

1180 SE Division St., Ste #2, Bend, OR

About Martin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody

17 years | 115 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

Criminal defense is an area of law I am passionate about. In addition to providing excellent care and customer service, my goal is to make sure that you understand your rights so that you can make intelligent decisions. My record speaks for itself.

20%
Estate Planning 10%

By planning your estate, you can maximize its value by minimizing taxes and eliminating court costs and interference. I can also help you control and protect your estate during your lifetime, by writing documents that allow you to transfer property and money to children, charities, or others in a way you desire.

17 years | 85 cases

10%
Probate 10%

Probate includes not only administration of your estate according to the terms of your will, but also protection of loved ones through guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

17 years | 50 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

My real estate experience includes landlord/tenant disputes and all nature of real property issues from commercial leasing to complex mortgages and financing issues. Contact our office to see about resolving your property issue.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Cascades Law Group

1180 SE Division St., Ste #2, Bend, OR, 97702

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Martin E Thompson Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Henry | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Super Star

Martin works dillagently and professionally. I came to Martin at an all time low and he was able to navigate the legal channels I needed help with to get me on the right track. I would hire Martin again no questions asked.

Posted by Dean | November 16, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

A great attorney

I was going through a very ugly and complex divorce. When I first contacted Martin I was a mess and was out of options and time. During our consult he contacted my ex-wifes lawyer and gave me more time and walked me through the proccess and put me on the path to get my case in order. His attention to... detail and listening to every word I said along with his expertise he composed a response to a motion that was absolutly on point and extremely detailed. By the time I left I had a great sense of relief and for the first time in months I was able to relax and refocus. He made me feel as if I was his only client and I was his main priority. I know he had a heavy work load but still made me feel like I was important and not just another case. His prices were fair but theres no amount of money I wouldent have payed for his services. Is there really a price to high to be with your children again. Hes a great attourney and even greater person. He will be someone I will always remember and be forever grateful to. I would use his services anytime I need a lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney that will actually fight for you and work tirelessly on your case to make sure you come out on top.

Posted by Kody | August 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Intelligent, Down-to-earth, and Gets the job done!

When I initially hired Martin Thompson I was going through a very difficult time in my life; he was very understanding and talked to me for free on for several hours as I explained the circumstances of my situation. I quickly hired him afterwards and he got to work immediately on my case. He was extr...emely affordable and worked vigorously on the case for over a year - I was out the entire time- he helped me push the dates back and accommodate to my lifestyle and the other things I was going through. At the time of the sentencing, the DA originally was asking the court to impose a 24 month sentence on me, Martin Thompson was able to get the Judge to give me a 15 day sentence in jail and some probation. He did a great job and was friendly the entire time. I highly recommend him for anyone going through any type of legal troubles. He's experienced and versatile in the all aspects of law.

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Thompson strikes me as an attorney who truly cares about his clients and his craft. I will look forward to associating with him next time I have a case in his neck of the woods, or have a client to refer to him."

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Kristine Burr

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Martin genuinely cares for his clients and works hard for them. His eye for detail and firm grasp of the issues underscore the professional approach he takes to to his cases."

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Bryan Donahue

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is an incredible advocate. He always delivers 110% for his clients and aggressively fights to obtain the best results possible. Whether it's showing a client the ropes or fighting for them in court, Martin Thompson is your man."

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Kenneth Goodin

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is an aggressive and skilled advocate; most importantly, he cares deeply about his clients. He is an outstanding attorney with an excellent understanding of the law, who has multidisciplinary skills he uses to get his clients fair and beneficial results with respect to support, business and asset division, tax law and criminal defense. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2018

updated on 10/03/2018

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Martin E. Thompson, Attorney at Law

2017 - 2017

Associate, The Law Office of Angela Lee

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC

Associations

2009 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Admitted to Practice

Education

2009

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2008

University of South Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Oregon State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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