Lisa E Martin

Lisa E Martin

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

1111 Main Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, WA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

divorce, separation, child custody, spousal and child support, modifications of decrees and judgments, domestic violence

27 years | 350 cases

25%
Child Custody 20%

27 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKinley Irvin

1111 Main Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Lisa E Martin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support

Posted by Joe | January 10, 2011 | Child Support

Lisa E Martin

Like many seeking an attorney that satisfies a clients needs including style or approach when dealing with a specific situation, empathy for a clients situation, and an ability to manage the emotions that can accompany a clients disposition when searching for the best representation Lisa provided all... of this and more for me. She is beyond competent and knowledgeable but always kept the my objectives in mind, kept me focus on a positive outcome for both parties while making me more than confident she would approach my needs with a soft and charismatic approach when dealing with the other Atty or if necessary, us a necessary yet professional firm approach should the situation warrant such a position. I just simply trusted her to read the case, take the tome to understand me all while keep my desired outcome in mind. She used the law to our advantage when appropriate as well. I must mention, in fairness, she also let me know within the law and based on her years of experience what "the odds" are of accomplishing my somewhat emotional positions at times. Let me put it this way, by the end of our settlement, avoiding court against a firm known for pushing for court driven settlement, I became so comfortable and confident in Lisa I found my self answering her questions and then saying, "just go take care of me, get a settlement and jokingly stop this money all this is costing to be kept to a minimum. She did that and more. We got what we wanted, never came close to court yet had a plan to do so should we not like what the other side came back with. She made me the priority yet in an odd way really wanted to settle in a professional manner for all parties. Make no mistake though, she was my Atty, she controlled the situation the entire way and like I said we got 100% of what i had hoped for within the letter of the law. Very classy representation would be my final description. Trust me, i was determined, upset, even unreasonable at times. She never did anything but deal with me and understand my feelings. Yet, she just went about her business the whole time. I wanted a tough competent Atty to take on by reputation the toughest firm in town for divorce and family law. She knew the firm, the players and diffused it all. Use her. Just go visit with her and interview her. Why not. I predict you hire her. It's not her first day on the job, her first case. She backs what she says and accomplishes what she says she can one way or another. She settled an alimony reduction for me, parenting program implementation, child support along with touches of overall divorce related issues.

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Lisa E Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Meredith Graff

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lisa Martin since 2002. She is sincere, conscientious, diligent, and very ethical. Lisa has an engaging personality that creates an atmosphere of comraderie, which is extremely helpful in resolving disputes peacefully. When she needs to be, she is tenacious and persistent. She works hard for her clients. It is a pleasure to have Lisa on the other side of a case because when that happens, I know there is a good chance we will be successful in settling."

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Christopher Veley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lisa is an excellent family law attorney who brings compassionate, yet aggressive-when-necessary, approach to the practice of family law. She fights for the rights of spouses and parents during the difficult time of separation, divorce, child custody disputes, and domestic violence. She cares deeply about her client's needs and wants, and will go the extra mile to achieve a fair resolution of the client's case."

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Matthew Kuehnl

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sands McKinley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Sanders

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had a case with Lisa Martin. She zealously advocated for her client and worked with me to reach a favorable resolution for all the parties involved."

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Adam Dean

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a great attorney. I highly endorse her in all aspects of family law!!"

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Quinn Posner

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa Martin is a caring, intelligent attorney who strives to protect her clients' interests. What sets Lisa apart from the rest of the pack is the compassion she has for her clients. Combined with her keen understanding of the law and constant attention to detail, Lisa rises to the top. She is an asset to the Portland/Vancouver legal community."

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Rebecca Dougan

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lisa for almost three years. She and I used to work together as associates at the same firm, and we have stayed in contact regularly on both professional and personal levels. Lisa is an outstanding attorney and definitely an asset to the legal community. Lisa is passionate about her work and helping others while maintaining a good work/ personal life balance."

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Collin McKean

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lisa is an effective advocate and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

1999

Editor of the Year, Gonzaga Law Review

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2008 - Present

Attorney, Shareholder, The Martin Law Firm, P.C.

2004 - 2008

Attorney, M Morasch & Associates P.C.

2002 - 2004

, Yates Matthews & Morasch

1999 - 2002

Attorney, Walstead Mertsching Attorneys at Law

Associations

2004 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2002

Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association

Vice President

2001 - 2002

Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association

President

Education

1999

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science

Publications

1999

Gonzaga Law Review Providing Equal Justice for the Domestic Violence Victim: Due Process and the Victim's Right to Counsel

1999

Gonzaga Law Review Articles Editor

1998

Gonzaga Law Review Associate Editor
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