Many years ago I co-signed for a student loan. 2 years ago I began getting calls and emails from a…read morecompany claiming to own the paper on the loan and even filing in the court to hopefully achieve a summary judgement against me. Rather than stick my head in the sand (as many people do), I went looking for counsel. The first two "companies" I spoke with were as bad as the collection company itself and wanted huge upfront fees that I could not afford. Somehow in one of my searches online I happened on Chris and reached out to him with only days to spare before my scheduled court appearance. We had a long phone consultation and he agreed to help me. Chris calmed me down and put my initial fears to rest. He was able to wade through the ins and outs of this particular "student loan" and get it settled fairly and quickly. I am not able to discuss particulars, but I am one happy client. I heartily recommend Chris Mertens.

I am so thankful for Chris's guidance regarding my student loans. My experience working with him…read morewas exactly the same as the other positive reviews here and on Google+. I've talked with several attorneys over the years who brushed off student loans in general because it wasn't their specialty. Student loans ARE Chris's specialty. Chris knows the ins and outs of federal and private loans and the current laws that govern them. He is very accessible and compassionate. He carefully listened to the details of my situation, asked questions, and gave me very practical advice. Thanks to his advice, I'm now in a better situation with my student loans than I would have ever thought possible. I've already recommended him on many occasions. If you've been looking for a student loans attorney, Chris is your guy.

Excellent attorney services for starting a small business. Jim was quick to respond and offered…read morecomprehensive advice that really helped us make informed decisions. We are so pleased to have a real human to work with, who has the time to prioritize the needs of our small business.

From the owner: James M. Hillas is a small business attorney in Portland, Oregon. He has over 17 years of…read moreexperience helping small, medium and startup businesses answer questions like these: Should I incorporate or form an LLC? Can I use independent contractors instead of employees? What do I do when my customers don't pay their bills on time? If the answers were always the same, you wouldn't care which lawyer you asked. Jim Hillas takes the time to learn about your business and devise a customized solution that's right for you and your budget. Specialties * Flat fee value billing * Convenient appointments at your office * S-Corporations * LLCs * Contracts * Employment agreements * Independent contractor agreements * Nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements * Noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements * Transfering investment property to an LLC * Business succession planning * Wills

I have recently had the pleasure of working with Kenji Kozuma with KB Law while he handled a…read morepersonal injury litigation for me. I have nothing but positive things to say about the whole experience from start to finish. Kenji and his small but mighty team were beyond caring, attentive, and professional in every way. Every email was copied to the whole team so nothing ever got missed. I was guided through all the document gathering, and they took the necessary time through emails and phone calls to grasp and understand the nature of my business and financial losses so they could do the best job to recover everything. They did not miss a thing!! They handled every aspect of my case with full transparency and gained my complete trust. They were there every step of the way through my hours-long deposition and even longer mediation. Kenji made sure we had plenty of time to talk and prepare beforehand so there were no surprises and I felt completely comfortable in the space. The end result was a settlement that was well over what I anticipated when I first reached out to Kenji. I 100% recommend!!

I recently worked with Chris Burke and KB Law and had an amazing experience. I felt extremely…read moresupported and informed. Managing this case during pregnancy could have been stressful, but Chris was extremely supportive and clear throughout the long process and I absolutely would not have had such a successful outcome without Chris and his team's support. Thank you!!!

Brady helped us through an ugly squatter situation. Lifetime "friends" took over our VA son's home…read morewhile he was having his legs amputated and was close to death. They had decent jobs and could afford $150 decorative fingernails, but they refused to leave so we could sell the home for his care. They sucked him dry. We had to pay all living costs to maintain the home for them for 5 months until we went to court and forced them out. There are fine details in the process that we could have missed which may have let them live there even longer. Brady walked us through everything and was in court with us. These low lives were given the right to live off of another human being who had considered them 'friends'. We are not young any more and these people caused so many problems for us, we just would not have made it through all this IN A TIMELY MANNER without Brady's assistance. Follow his advice and you will make it through your difficulty!

From the owner: Brady M Ricks is a well-established and respected Attorney serving the Portland Metro area. Brady's…read moreexpertise involves Landlord / Tenant Law, Real Estate Law, and Property Law. Please give Brady a call to discuss your situation and specific needs, to see how he can best help.

Lindsay Kearl was hired to update my trust. It was an incredibly inefficient and not thorough…read moreprocess in my experience. I would not recommend Lindsay Kearl and do not feel confident my trust has been updated accurately or completely.

The fact that you're reading this review means that you too may have suffered a loss. I was very…read morefortunate to discovered this firm. My brother passed away without leaving a will or trust. After engaging Legacy preservation law, Lindsay walk through the process of probate. This firms caring attention to our needs was impressive and got us through a tough time. It is my hope. You never have to go through what we went through but if you do, I would highly recommend using this firm.

Katherine made our will making and advanced directives easy to understand. She clearly explained…read moreour choices to us and helped us understand what it would mean for us and our estate. She has a wonderful sense if humor and is also very empathetic. We are pleased with our experiences with her and highly recommend her to others.

I was referred to Gapinski Law by my employer with the goal of finally getting mine and my…read morehusband's wills completed. We met with Kathryn Gapinski and found that she was sensitive to our needs and insightful. She brought to our attention ways to proactively protect our assets. We ended up with a robust will, advance directive and new deed to our house. She is economical, accommodating and easy to work with. I highly recommend Kathryn for your estate planning!

We have used John Chally for 3 of our 4 adoptions, and they were seamless without so much as a…read morehiccup. John is not only an expert in what he does, but he is kind, gracious and has always been very affirming to our nontraditional family. Every single person within this firm has always been amazing, respectful and excellent in what they do. They took a nail biting experience and turned it into a simple process. Shelly also deserves the same high praise. She was always available to help, and if she didn't have the answer she found it for us. There is a reason they have been in business for so many years. We highly recommend them without any reservation!!

we wanted to use this firm for the creation of our wills after 2 friends referred us to to tabitha…read morekoh.....both tabitha koh- attorney, and caitlin strickland- legal asst, plus their staff, were excellent....they are very organized, friendly, and helped us as we steered thru all the info....if needed, we would refer our friends to them.....thx so much!

I can't say enough about how good my experience was. I had heard so many nightmares about the…read moreprocess. A neighbor who used Brian 12 years ago referred me. Brian was exceptionally good at providing clear information about the process from beginning to end. My only regret was that I didn't do this sooner. My retirement looks a whole lot different now that the mental weight has lifted and I am able to manage a budget that covers all my basic needs. If you are considering bankruptcy, I encourage you to set an appointment for an initial consultation to see if this is the right option for you.

I reached out to Brian Wheeler for his services. He was very helpful thru out my case. He was…read morealways transparent, fair, and always there when I needed him. Being Deaf, he also was respectful of my needs, by making sure I had an interpreter, found other ways to communicate if we couldn't by phone. No wonder he has 5 stars, he really cares. His fees are reasonable and offered payment plans if needed. If you're needing a bankruptcy, he's the person you want!