Deanna Rusch

Deanna Rusch

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

655 West Columbia Way, Suite 504, Vancouver, WA

About Deanna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 10%

20 years

10%
Child Custody 5%

20 years

5%
Child Support 2%

20 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKean Smith LLC

655 West Columbia Way, Suite 504, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Deanna Rusch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

115 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 115 reviews

Posted by JEFF | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

••QUALITY••

Deanna and her team was very fluid with communication and helped me understand my legal situation. They educated me and walked me through the path of all the situations. It is scary to be apart of any legal situation. They held my hand and gave me confidence to proceed with knowledge.

Posted by Shanna | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Deanna Rusch

I was hit unexpectedly with divorce papers and had no clue where to even start looking for some help. I went to several consultations with different firms and they all wanted $5000 - $10,000. I didn’t have that kind of money. I was scared, felt alone, and didn’t know how I was going to get through... this ordeal! A girlfriend of mine recommended Ms. Rusch and so I called her office. The receptionist let me know how much it would be for a consultation. I kindly thanked her and hung up. 2 days later Ms. Rusch called me and said that she wanted to make sure that someone had gotten ahold of me, I let her know that yes, they did; however, I couldn’t afford her. Ms. Rusch graciously invited me into her office and said maybe she could give me some pointers. I was so very thankful as I had NO idea where to turn and I was running out of time to respond to the papers that were served. I met her at her office and she took some notes and listened very intently...she said “ok, you need some help, and I’m going to help you!” I felt pounds lighter, I burst into tears and I will never forget her kindness, her reassuring me that it was going to be ok, and that she was going to handle everything. And she did...I highly recommend Deanna, she will go to battle for you as she did me.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Professional and knowledgeable

I appreciated Deanna’s no nonsense and practical approach to my situation. She took the time to clearly articulate the situation and what would occur. She was extremely professional. I definitely recommend her!

Posted by Brian knutson | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Deanna Rusch

If you read about Deanna Rush online you will see she's super lawyer and on your side but when you hire her you'll notice a different side of her. As long as the money is piling into her she acts like she's getting some more for you then she'll drop you if you don't have $20,000 and leave you on your... own when I look at what she did actually as my attorney or as my brother's attorney in two separate cases anybody looking at the case would be like wow what did she actually do. Not much. She's got this image thing where she wants to be looking so good online and whatnot but she doesn't care about your case when it comes down to it. I am now financially ruined living inside of an ambulance and getting an email from her chewing me out about not getting payment. Apparently she worked for almost $10,000 for me over what I have already given her and for what I would have done better by myself and for my brother's case she absolutely did not make him in any better off at all she's too busy trying to tear down Camas is public swimming pool to give any thought on your case. I hope this review will help someone considering her as an attorney be able to make up their attorney. Here's a few nice things about her when she is your attorney she really makes you feel like she's getting it done and winning your case but once it comes time to trial if you don't have $20,000 she immediately drops your case and is done. Then when you look back at your case trying to see how ahead of the game you are now even though she's not your lawyer anymore because she has been your lawyer for months you try to see what she did and the only thing you see is these large bills you don't really see anything that she actually did and God forbid you end up owing her money you get emails from her saying how disappointed she is and whatnot they just make you feel a lot worse about your life because you just lost and get your kid every couple weekends now and you have no money and then you have her hounding you for the money. I feel like if somebody had $70,000 to just drop in her thing she might give their case priority and work on it a lot harder but if you don't have that I would maybe look elsewhere for an attorney. I know you're reading this right now Deanna and don't be upset with me you know everything I say in here is the truth. I did like you before but you think thousands and thousands of dollars would have done something. I'm only giving this one star review because it doesn't let me put 0 Stars I hope you're having a nice day Deanna but I hope you can start giving more thought and effort into your cases and quit spending so much time trying to deal with the Camas public swimming pool it may be a old it may be shity but when you're broke and you live in Camas which there still are some people like that there then it might be all you have not all of us can afford a swimming pool in our yard. Everything gets old Deanna but that doesn't mean we should just throw it out we shouldn't do that with our old swimming pools we shouldn't do that with our old cases we shouldn't do that with our elderly.

Deanna Rusch

Replied last June 26, 2019

Dear Brian: Due to confidentiality I cannot comment on your review, but I will state I disagree with the content of your review. If you wish to discuss you may contact me directly at 360-502-7022. I wish you the best. Deanna

Posted by Kevin | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Representation!

I found Deanna to be very knowable in family law and practical in how she handled my case. She and her staff were very professional kept me informed the as the case progressed. I would definitely recommend hiring Deanna if you need someone in your court :)

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Deanna Rusch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Hoffman

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have interacted with Ms. Rusch since coming to Vancouver in 2012. I have seen her in court and observed her in trial. She is one of our best."

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Jeffrey Holmes

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked previously with Deanna as opposing counsel in family law and found her to be a zealous advocate for her client while also being very prompt and respectful throughout the proceedings. I would definitely recommend Deanna for those seeking out family law counsel within the greater Clark County area."

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Erin Morris

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna is one of the hardest working attorneys I know and I would not hesitate to refer friends and family members to Deanna."

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James Wriston

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Ward

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deanna always works incredibly hard on behalf of her clients. She is tough, knowledgeable, and an all around great attorney."

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Matthew Kuehnl

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna is a wealth of knowledge in all things Family Law and works tirelessly to meet her client's needs."

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna is a strong advocate and professional to work with."

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Calli Hisey

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deanna is undoubtedly one of the best attorneys in Clark County. Watching her in court is always a learning experience for me; she's direct, to the point and she very obviously advocates for her clients. Not only that, but she is an excellent source of knowledge whenever I have questions about the law or procedure. I happily endorse her, and recommend her to anyone in search of a family law attorney."

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Samantha Hazel

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Deanna is a great advocate for her clients. Prior to working together we faced off on a case. Deanna was a consummate professional but a tough litigator. I much prefer being her co-worker than having to face her in court, because she is a formidable presence."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Petersen

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deanna Rusch is a zealous advocate who understands the law and cares about her clients. I highly endorse her."

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Deanna is a tireless advocate for her clients who will do everything in her power to advocate for their needs, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I highly endorse Deanna."

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Maya Shulman

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deanna has a proven expertise and an unabashed compassion for her family law practice. I am confident in collaborating with Deanna on family law matters and feel that the client is in good hands, will be treated with respect and will have the best counsel for their circumstances. Deanna is a wonderful resource, and creative problem solver!"

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Laura Carlsen

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mindy Stannard

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Deanna is a zealous and effective advocate for her clients."

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Michelle Prosser

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jarrett Blakeley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Hebets

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She's a fantastic attorney."

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Erin Morris

Family lawyer

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Kayla Warr

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Gabriel Foster

Family lawyer

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Zach Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Wriston

Business lawyer

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Lisa Ward

Family lawyer

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Matthew Kuehnl

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Calli Hisey

Family lawyer

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Eric Hoffman

Family lawyer

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Laura Mancuso

Family lawyer

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Annelisa Smith

Family lawyer

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Matthews

Family lawyer

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Samuel Collin

Family lawyer

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Sands McKinley

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Rita Irvin

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Women of Vision, Daily Journal of Commerce

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Selected Lawyer - Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America

2019

Selected Lawyer - Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Risings Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2018

Selected Lawyer - Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Washington Outstanding Young Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2012

Accomplished & Under 40, Vancouver Business Journal

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, McKean Smith

2017 - Present

Attorney, McKean Smith

2018 - 2019

City Councilperson, City of Camas

2015 - 2017

Senior Attorney/Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2009 - 2015

Attorney at Law, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook PC

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Stephen J. Bedor

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Vandeberg Johnson & Gandara

Associations

2020 - Present

Downtown Camas Association

Board Member

2020 - Present

Camas Washougal Community Chest

Board Member/President for 2022-23

2020 - Present

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

Co-President (since 2021) and Board Member

2010 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

1999 - Present

Pi Beta Phi

Member

2020 - 2021

Clark County Charter Review Commission

Elected Commissioner

2019 - 2021

100 Women Who Care Clark County

Chairperson

2018 - 2021

100 Women Who Care Clark County

Member

2017 - 2019

Family Law Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Auction Committee Member/Silent Auction Committee Co-Chair

2010 - 2021

Clark County Volunteer Lawyer Program

Volunteer Attorney

Education

2006

Gonzaga University

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Clark County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section CLE Series

Trial Preparation for a Family Law Case

2016

Clark County Mentoring Group Monthly Seminar

How to file for (or respond to) a Motion for Temporary Orders in a Family Law Case

2016

Clark County Mentoring Group Monthly Seminar

Trial Preparation for a Family Law Case

2016

Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section Monthly CLE

Basics of Business Valuations in Divorce

Publications

2015

Clark County Bar Association Hearsay Profile: Deanna Rusch

2005

Willamette University School of Law, Sports Law Journal Major League Baseball & Drug Testing: A Legal Critique

Languages

English

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