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Paul B Heatherman

Estate planning Attorney at Bend, OR

5.0   20 reviews
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
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  • Licensed for 30 years
    State OR
    Acquired 1993
    Status
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Awards

Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice
2018

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Paul Heatherman, P.C.
250 NW Franklin Ave. #402
PO Box 8
Bend, OR, 97709-0008

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice
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Posted by Mary Ann | March 24, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mary Ann Wilkins
Paul Heatherman Went far and above to help me out for my Bankruptcy and my Student loans I'm very grateful to him
Posted by Carly | July 25, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Paul made everything simple and painless with my case. He personally called me to review matters, answered all my concerns and put my mind at ease. He broke down all the things I needed to do and helped a lot of complicated matters make sense. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for help.
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2019
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Client
Paul Heatherman is a 'blessing in disguise'. He is personable and knowledgeable and gets right down to business. We were fortunate to have him as our attorney in a critical time. If you are looking for an outstanding attorney - call Paul!
Posted by Kristi | February 8, 2023
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Estate Planning/Will
Paul Heatherman was terrific to work with. He thought of everything. Way more comprehensive than we were expecting. We can rest easy with our new trust and all the what ifs covered. So professional but also down to earth. I highly recommend Paul Heatherman for any estate planning, advanced directive, will needs. He knows his stuff. As a landlord I'm glad to know that's an area of expertise as well. Hope we never need him in that capacity, but it's good to know he's there. Like
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Posted by Hans | June 30, 2022
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Approachable & Helpful
We needed an estate plan with wills, POAs and directives. We got several estimates and chose Paul. Paul was easy to talk to and very easy to understand. It was like talking to a good friend who was really smart. We got our estate plan done and couldn't be happier.
Posted by Maria | April 28, 2022
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Living Trust
It was a pleasure working with Paul to set up our Living Trust. We appreciated the no pressure initial meeting where he educated us about the ins and outs of a living trust. Paul is knowledgeable, personable, and accessible. I will recommend Paul Heatherman to anyone interested in estate planning.
Posted by Tim | August 6, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
Great service
I've has Paul do some various legal work for me in the past. He was very thorough and professional. I called recently for some information and he called me right back and helped me out over the phone. Great service and professionalism.
Posted by Allen | July 23, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Living Trust
Upon reviews of attorneys for doing a Living Trust Will my wife and I decided on Paul. We were pleased with his knowledge, professionalism and down to earth personality. We highly recommend Paul.
Posted by M Jackson | May 17, 2020
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Peace of mind
I’ve used services of Paul Heatherman for a few matters over the past several years. He and his staff have always been professional, courteous, and understanding of our situations. I highly recommend Paul Heatherman.
Posted by Lorette | November 2, 2018
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Hire the best
Paul handled my case with precision and excellence. He is not only a brilliant expert in his field but he also understands the complexity of every individual situation. I consulted with dozens of attorneys who couldn’t grasp the concept needed to complete my case. I recommend highly recommend him
Posted by Mike & Sandy | October 4, 2018
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Great peace of mind!
My wife and I met with Mr. Heatherman to arrange a living trust. He guided us through the process, made it easy to understand and confident in the fact that we had protected out assets for our children. He then went above and beyond by checking a chain of title to make sure everything was in order. Without charge. Mr. Heatherman is our go to guy for any legal matters.
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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2018
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A very professional and personable attorney!
My wife and I recently met with Paul Heatherman to help us establish a living trust. We were extremely pleased with the entire process! We found Paul to be very knowledgeable, conscientious and efficient in all aspects of the job. Paul took the time to listen to our goals and competently guided us throughout to a completed document that captured exactly what we sought to accomplish with our living trust. He often offered helpful suggestions along the way to address and clarify specific provisions we wanted in the document. When we had questions, Paul was always very thoughtful in his responses and explained things in a manner that was easily understood. He was also very patient with us and made sure we were completely satisfied with the language of the trust all along the way. We also found his price to be very reasonable given the number of hours that he spent with us both in person and exchanging draft revisions. Paul's staff were all very pleasant and efficient to work with too. As with Paul, his staff always responded in a very timely manner to our needs. Quite simply, Paul is just a very nice man to work with and was completely competent in the work he did for us. We will definitely seek his guidance again if needed and we will highly recommend him to our friends as trustworthy, honest and professional.
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Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018
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Above and betond
Paul Heatherman is amazing. I highly recommend him. He really helped me prepare for my case. I am so glad i went with him instead of the other attorney. I was nervous and he gave me direction for case He is very knowledgable. After meeting with him i had a plan. He is ethical and fair in fees. I will next have him doing my living trust.
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Posted by Blair | March 28, 2018
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A Pleasure to Work With
I hired Paul to work on 2 real estate transactions. He did a great job on both, his fee was very reasonable, He did the work in a timely manner, and he communicated with me (sometimes a novelty in this day and age). Paul is just a competent, nice person to work with.
Posted by Chris & Ruth | February 24, 2018
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Review
Paul was very helpful to us in drafting our family trust, powers of attorney, and advanced directives. We appreciated his knowledge and expertise, and we found him very personable. We recommend him highly!
Posted by franz | January 13, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Better call Paul
Hands down the best legal counsel in Central Oregon. Follow up, follow through and get the job done. So glad I met him. There will always be his cell number in my phone.
Posted by Wendy | November 21, 2017
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Paul B Heatherman THE BEST Choice
I am very grateful for the kindness, efficiency, thoroughness, and speed with which Paul settled my needs. I came to him very confused about quit claim and bargain sale deeds and disappointment over much higher home insurance rates,for the coming year. Paul made me aware of the value of a living trust, something I intended to draw up years ago but never had. He also found an insurance company for me that is 85 dollars less than my insurance before they raised the rates and $220 less than what i would be paying now if i stayed with the old insurance policy. Every cent counts with me, and the gal who arranged for my new insurance is so friendly. Paul drew up the living trust very quickly and I am so relieved that what had been stressing me out for years was so easily taken care of. Paul was very generous in his charges, and on both occasions I hired his expert service, he charged me less than the quoted price. Finally, and of great importance, Paul is such a genuinely GOOD man. And his receptionist Christine was so very cheerful, friendly, and helpful during my 3 visits. I strongly recommend you consider this lawyer if he handles the kind of legal work you are needing!!!!!
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Posted by Milo | July 26, 2017
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Real Estate/Business/Personal Injury
I have been working with Paul for many years now and I he has been nothing but professional, ethical, and caring. I will always recommend him to all my peers, friends and family. If you need an attorney that will get the job done, Paul is the man.
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2016
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Real Estate/Construction/Landlord/Tenant
Mr. Heatherman represented me on a construction project and a landlord/tenant case. I found Paul to be an expert in the legal issues. I am very pleased with the outcomes in both matters. I really appreciate his problem solving skills. I highly recommend Mr. Heatherman.
Posted by Darrick S. Bruyn | June 21, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Before you lose it all....call Paul
Paul Heatherman has been my personal & business attorney for over 10 years. He has set up 5 companies for me and has advised me in countless business & personal matters. Currently he is helping me in a buyout of a business partnership & plan on continuing our longtime working friendship.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Offices of Paul Heatherman, P.C.
  • 1995 - Present
  • Law Clerk to Judge Demuniz
  • State of Oregon Judiciary
  • 1993 - 1995

Education

  • Villanova University School of Law
  • Estate Planning Certificate, Graduate Tax Program
  • 2021
  • Willamette University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1993
  • California State University, Humboldt State University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1985

Legal Cases

  • Alderman v. Davidson, 326 Or 508 (1998)
  • Reversed

Associations

  • Oregon State Bar
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Governors
  • 1997 - 2000
  • Oregon State Bar, Procedure & Practice Committee
  • Member
  • 1996 - 2002

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Notable
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Award for Authoring CLE Manual
  • Oregon State Bar
  • 1999
  • Award of Merit
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • 1999
  • Civic Award
  • Leadership Bend
  • 1999
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Publications

  • Oregon State Bar CLE Manual for Lawyers
  • Damages for Trespass to Chattels
  • 2007
  • Oregon State Bar Real Estate Dispute CLE Manual
  • Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  • 2002
  • Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter
  • Collection of Vendee Installment Payments and the Law of Waiver
  • 1997
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • An Unforeseen Consequence: More Fallout from 1995 Tort Reform
  • 1997
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Speaking Engagements

  • Attorney Fee Update
  • Attorney Fee Consequences in Arbitration
  • 2002

Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (5)
Endorse Paul
Construction and development Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Paul and I worked on opposites sides of a landlord-tenant dispute. He was knowledgable, organized, respectful and great to work with. I would recommend him to any client needing services in the fields in which he practices."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"In the matters I've worked on with Paul, he has always been a smart, hard-working advocate and a thoughtful, caring human being. If you want an attorney who can also be a friend, call Paul--you won't be disappointed."
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Bend Estate planning Lawyer Paul B Heatherman
Paul B Heatherman
Estate planning Attorney
Bend, OR
Licensed for 30 years
Free Consultation
Virtual consultation available