Lisa Marie Ward

Lisa Marie Ward

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Sisters, OR
Practice Areas: Family

P.O. Box 94, Sisters, OR

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

All areas of practice that impact the family, including but not limited to: Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Uncontested Divorce, Unbundled Services

11 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 6 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kindred Collaborative Law & Mediation

P.O. Box 94, Sisters, OR, 97759

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Lisa Marie Ward's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional, Professional, Kind and Compassionate

Lisa has been a true gift as I navigated the end of my marriage with a focus on keeping a healthy relationship and family dynamic into the next chapters of my life. She was exceedingly professional yet with a high level of care, compassion and a calmness that all combined to help the process move alo...ng as smoothly as possible. She is prompt, crystal clear in her communication, and extremely thorough in her process. If you are in need of a family law professional, in my opinion Lisa is at the top of the list!

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easeful, Peaceful Divorce

Lisa and her team were the right combination of professional and loving. My ex and I were together for 7 years and with Lisa's help we were able to dissolve our marriage over the kitchen table. It all took less than 3 months total and who knows how many 10's of thousands this saved us. We are no hap...pily coparenting and back to friends, the greatest gift we can give to our 7-yr old daughter.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A lawyer who really cares

I'm so thankful that a friend recommended Lisa, and that she was able to take me as a client. Lisa helped me gain a good financial settlement and parenting plan in my divorce. I always felt that she truly cared about me as a person, listened to me, and fought for me. She was quick to respond, patient... with me, and went the extra mile to help me with issues that continued to come up with my ex post-divorce. Lisa helped me gain a sense of confidence in myself that was lacking when I began the journey away from the unhealthy situation I was in. She helped me to learn how to set and hold appropriate boundaries and advocate for myself. Lisa can't stand a bully, and fights hard to protect the rights of her clients.

Posted by Melissa | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Dedication and Unwavering Expertise

To say that Lisa is amazing would be an understatement. From the very beginning, she made me feel confident that I was in capable hands. She listened carefully, understood that my children were my top priority, and acted accordingly. Lisa always had a clear plan—and a well-thought-out backup—ensuring... every decision was backed by facts and sound reasoning. She gave me the confidence to make informed and wise decisions, something I had been lacking for years. Her ability to restore that confidence was invaluable. Lisa was consistently prepared, keeping me informed every step of the way. Over the three years we worked together, we developed a strong partnership. We functioned like a well-oiled team, reminding each other of crucial details and moving forward in sync. She was also incredibly patient with my many questions, lack of knowledge about legal terms, and even my growing understanding of technology. Lisa never made me feel overwhelmed. She broke down complex tasks, like gathering information and evidence, into manageable pieces, always offering encouragement along the way. When things didn’t go as expected, Lisa’s ability to pivot and adapt was remarkable. She tackled challenges head-on and always found a new direction. In court, she carried herself with the utmost dignity, and I felt assured that I had the best person fighting for me. She organized evidence meticulously, presenting it in a clear, powerful way. Despite the long and high-conflict nature of my case, Lisa remained professional, calm, and composed. I never had to worry or second-guess—her dedication and expertise were unwavering, and I trusted her completely.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Recommendation

Lisa was very informative and knowledgeable in her field and fought for what was right and gave great advice on how to proceed with dealing with a difficult custody battle that resulted in winning me full custody and now my child is thriving in life and his schooling. It was painless and efficient pr...ocess. Lisa was recommended to us by a very experienced colleague in the area of expertise and she made sure everything went smoothly and listened to our concerns. If you want things done right hire Lisa Ward as your attorney.

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Lisa Marie Ward's Lawyer Endorsements

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M. Aquadro

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a knowledgeable and effective attorney who sincerely cares about her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Kuehnl

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Retsinas

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a tenacious lawyer who works hard for her clients and makes sure their interests are heard."

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Gabriel Foster

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge for her clients, a hard worker, and committed advocate."

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa a good attorney with a good reputation in the legal community."

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Faye Breitreed

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is an excellent attorney who cares about her clients, knows the law, and is a great advocate!"

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Deanna Rusch

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is reasonable and practical while advocating for her clients. I endorse Lisa."

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Michael Green

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Lisa is an excellent family law attorney who really works hard for her clients. I've been impressed by everything I've seen her do."

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Casey Sanders

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lisa Ward is a dedicated attorney who works hard for her clients each and every day."

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Danielle LaBelle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rita Irvin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sands McKinley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Rothermel

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several family law matters with Lisa. She is a very strong advocate for her clients and was always professional and fair with her work. I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Aquadro

Child custody lawyer

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Matthew Kuehnl

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Faye Breitreed

Family lawyer

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Gabriel Foster

Family lawyer

Deanna Rusch headshot
Deanna Rusch

Family lawyer

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Ryan Rothermel

Family lawyer

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer

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Michael Green

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

The One To Watch, Best Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, Clark County Bar Association

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Founder, Kindred

2022 - 2023

Partner, McKinley Irvin

2017 - 2022

Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2015 - 2017

Member Attorney, Navigate Law Group

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Olson Law, PLLC

2014 - 2014

Associate, Arwood Law

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Law Office of Crystal Eller

2011 - 2011

Intern, Jagori Women's Resource Centre

2011 - 2011

Clerk, Eighth Judicial District Court Of Nevada

Associations

2025 - Present

Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals

President

2025 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2022 - Present

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2020 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2023 - 2025

Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals

Vice-President

2016 - 2016

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Treasurer

2016 - 2018

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2016 - 2016

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Vice President

2016 - 2017

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Board Member

2014 - 2014

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Vice President

2014 - 2017

Community Mediation Services

Volunteer

2011 - 2011

Nevada Immigration Resource Project

Volunteer

Education

N/A

University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Reed College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Kent

LL.M - Master of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2023

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Midyear Weaponized Decision Making: How to Spot it and What to Do About it

2020

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Midyear

The Intersection of Law and Technology

2019

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Skills Training Institute Opening the Case File

Publications

2022

Washington Family Law Deskbook Parenting Plans

2019

Clark County Bar Association Newsletter Never the Less She Persisted: The Making of Marlene Hansen, Esq.”

2018

Clark County Bar Association The End of Liberty

2018

Clark County Bar Association Clark County Women Family Law Attorneys Take on the Rapids

2016

Clark County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Languages

French

English

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