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

52 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Care, compassion, and dedication

I would highly recommend Lisa Ward if you are in need of a divorce attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is compassionate to your needs, listens to your concerns, and is dedicated to working hard to build a case that represents a fair, well researched, and thought out result. Lisa is wonder...ful at communication and always responds quickly when questions or concerns arise. She is detailed oriented with a wonderful paralegal (also named Lisa) who efficiently sends requested materials and follows up with any concerns. They are a great team. I truly feel Lisa Ward is honestly focused on her clients and takes extra time to spend on her cases to get desired results. I highly recommend her to anyone going through a high asset and contested divorce. She is definitely a top lawyer in Vancouver that shows care, compassion, and true dedication to her clients at McKinley Irvin.

Posted by Sandi | June 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce settlement

I have just settled a litigation for a 44yr old marriage with Lisa representing me. The divorce was difficult on many levels. Opposing counsel was uncooperative and vengeful. Lisa kept my spirit up in many confrontations with the other spouse. Her brilliant performance, wielding her litigation skill...s netted me a very positive outcome. She is kind, thoroughly skilled, passionate, and tenacious and with great integrity! I would highly recommend her for litigation. Sandi Dykes

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kelly Moore

Lisa Ward has been my legal representation during my mediation and divorce. I feel she has done an excellent job. This has been the hardest thing I have ever endured. She has made the legal part of the equation predictable and understandable. She has been a good steward of my resources and has do...ne high quality work while keeping fees predictable. I have been able to depend on Lisa and her team to keep my best interest in mind while looking over the very complicated financial issues. My trust has been well placed. I have already recommended Lisa and her team to interested friends and will happily do so again. I have appreciated their help.

Posted by Cory | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No need to pick any other Divorce attorney, she is THE best!

Lisa Ward and her team came to my rescue during an exceptionally ugly divorce. She was recommended from both a family member and via her stellar on-line reviews. After a terrible and traumatic experience with another attorney I had to fire, she gladly took over my case, tidied it up, and made it her... mission to not only repair the damage already done, but to do all she could do to help me. At the time I met her, I wasn't eating, shaking with anxiety, and having the worst stress of my life. I had no energy to stick up for myself and fight for my rights. However, an immense weight was lifted off my shoulders once I realized that her and her team were were certainly going to walk me through every step, take a personal interest in my case, and help reassure me through the whole process. They kept me completely informed of my current status regarding my case, my financial standing, and what I could expect in the future. Her expertise and care helped me think clearly, substantially decreased my anxiety, and ultimately gave me my life back. Whereas the previous lawyer kept me in the dark, ran erroneous charges, took on my case like he was going to battle so he could get more money from me, Lisa did the opposite. She took a collaborative approach to keep costs and the length of the divorce process down. I still get asked by people how in the world did I get through such a dramatic divorce so quickly and I reply "with the best divorce attorney one could possibly acquire." I highly recommend Lisa as the most effective divorce attorney around. If it weren't for her being my lawyer, my outcome would've been a tragedy, but instead it was a complete win both mentally and financially.

Posted by Amanda | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

AMAZING LAWYER

Lisa comes highly recommended and if I could give more than 5 stars I would. She is very thorough and very responsive. She is a compassionate lawyer but will also be honest with you and wont give you false hope. She knows the law and will explain everything to you. I can not thank her enough for h...er time and energy she put into my both of my cases I have used her for. I appreciate her attention to detail and her composure in the court room as well. She is definitely worth the money and more! Thanks, Lisa!

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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

Matthew Joseph Kuehnl headshot
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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