I just spoke with James. And after 5pm too! Very straight to the point and gave me good advice on…read morewhere to look for my particular issue. If it turns out fighting then I would want this guy in my corner. I was at square one and it is very hard to find out where to go for the info and the help I need just to know where to go to get started! Thanks a lot James for your quick response and help! I would recommend James to speak with to anyone!

Absolutely the worst attorney you'll ever encounter. He will take your retainer fee, do little to…read moreno work, and then try and keep your retainer fee. Complaints have been filed with the bar association against this man and there's possibly a lawsuit to follow. I would not trust him with my worst enemies legal case.

The best in the business. Kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Very skilled in their…read moreunderstanding of the law.

John Christianson and Misty Wilson are an incredible team. They are truly interested in doing their…read morebest for their clients. Trustworthy, professional, intelligent, kind, compassionate, patient and knowledgeable. They did an incredible job with our estate planning and now also handle our general business matters. They are highly competent and easy to talk to.

Highly recommend Butcher & Smith. Great to work with and very experienced. We reached out with a…read morerecent death in the family and I felt like I had the proper guidance in place to help get through all the work ahead of us dealing with the unfortunate aftermath of losing a love one. Thanks Sara!

After my Sister died unexpectedly & made me Executor of her Estate, I went looking for a lawyer in…read morePortland (I live near Los Angeles). My son found her on the Internet, and after having interviewed several other lawyers, I immediately felt at ease with Sara. She's very down-to-Earth, conscientious, competent, & accessible. Quite often I would email her with questions, on Friday night, or Saturday/Sunday, and, to my shock, she would always answer fairly quickly. Her fees are pretty much in the middle-not the cheapest, nor the most expensive either. She definitely earns her money. I would not hesitate to recommend her for Probate/Estate cases. Dave--Downey, CA

Disappointed. I went to Chris for assistance with a serious financial issue concerning debt and…read morethe IRS. Had my initial consultation and he said he could help. Retained Chris. The bankruptcy process was long and arduous. Not a great deal of communication between us during to process. We started it in March and in July our paperwork was filed with the court. Okay so far, nothing really bad going on. Except, it was revealed to me that he himself was in bankruptcy for very much the same reason we were. That was until we had our initial hearing with the bankruptcy court. My debt was over the debt ceiling for the State of Oregon. Isn't this something that a bankruptcy attorney should know? Of course it is. After the hearing, our calls were not taken and only an email showed up. Need to research the problem. That is it. Meeting with him a week later, it was explained that he knew the debt ceiling and was hoping that the bankruptcy trustee would overlook the amount of debt I had since he slid another client through who exceeded the debt ceiling. My case was nothing but a gamble for him. He was rolling the dice with my financial future, my house and my life. I was then told after liens we placed on my house to come back and we could move forward. Fast forward. Contacted Chris. Provided a lien report for my home and. my current pay information. Weeks went by. Nothing. Followed up. Was told that he had not been able to get to it. Followed up again and this time, was kicked to the curb. Was told that he wouldn't be able to get to me for several weeks and that he was swamped with other work. I had hoped that after the massive fuck up with the filing of my case and the debit ceiling we ran into that our case might have gotten a little more attention. I now have a bankruptcy on my credit, having to. try to recover from the devastating credit advice, and still have issues with the IRS and liens on my house and no relief to show for it. DO NOT USE THIS ATTORNEY.

I was referred to Chris by a friend some time back but still wasn't sure if I should do a…read morebankruptcy. I hesitated on filling mostly due to cost and fear that it just wouldn't help me enough. Chris was incredibly helpful explaining things to me, he stuck by me for months while I was asking questions, before I even filed. Finally when I was ready to file he made it VERY affordable and guided me along the way with each and every step. I would recommend anyone who is considering a Bk to see him, he will not pressure you and is very good at what he does. The level of attention he provides is also phenomenal. Some of these lawyers you can never get a hold of, he responds to me same day almost every single time. Thank you Chris for helping me get my life back. omid

I was recommended to Catalyst Law for estate and trust planning services and I certainly was not…read moredisappointed. Kate Kilberg was easy to work with in explaining what was needed to reach my financial goals and desires. She helped me through the process of determining many factors that would have been complicated and confusing without her help. The staff was professional and treated me respectfully pushing me for results and decisions just the right amount. Their fee based structure gives you confidence and a end line to know what your expense will be so that you don't have to be afraid that a simple phone call will cost you a fortune! Overall I feel I received a great product, services, and value working with Kate and Catalyst. I strongly recommend this firm!

From the owner: Catalyst Law has served Portland and the greater metro area since 2014 under founding principal…read moreKimberly Pray. Our Pearl District office, located in the Ecotrust Natural Capital Center at 721 NW 9th Ave in Portland, serves families and individuals across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties with personalized, purpose-driven legal counsel. As a woman-owned, B Corp-certified law firm, Catalyst Law brings the depth of a seasoned estate planning practice with the personal attention of a small, community-rooted firm. Our attorneys focus on estate planning, trust administration, probate, business law, and nonprofit law with deep expertise in Oregon's unique estate tax structure and a genuine commitment to the families and communities we serve. We offer fixed-fee planning, flexible payment options, and convenient access from Portland's Pearl District neighborhood. A second office in King City serves clients in Tigard, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, and southwest Portland.

Matthew R. Muenzen was outstanding throughout our child custody case. From the very beginning, he…read morewas willing to help us every step of the way and always made us feel supported and understood during a very stressful time. He gave solid, honest legal advice, explained things clearly, and truly felt like he was on our side through the entire process. His professionalism, communication, and dedication gave us confidence when we needed it most. I highly recommend Matthew R. Muenzen to anyone needing a knowledgeable and trustworthy family law attorney.

We've used this firm for the past several years for estate planning. I pay them $500 an hour and am…read moreextremely unhappy with them. They made multiple mistakes that we caught along the way, never felt they were proactive or organized in their approach, and then - upon a death and seeing the results of their work- realized just how poorly they had prepared the estate. I will never use them again, and I would not recommend this firm.

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!

If I could give zero stars, I would…read more I write this as the past Director of the Abuse Prevention and Investigations Training Unit for the state of Oregon (14 years). I have trained attorneys, law enforcement, investigators, survivors, family members at the national as well as state and local levels. I know elder and abuse law: including financial exploitation and the ethics of best practice. After observing, and being impacted negatively, by Ms Yazzolino's year's long handling of my family's trust case, which was shocking on so many levels and required a court order to resolve, I will simply state that I would never recommend her to anyone, ever. Ever.

After reading Nyla McCarthy's Yelp review posted on March 6, 2026, I felt compelled to respond…read more Whitney Yazzolino was MY attorney in the case that Ms. McCarthy referenced. This was a highly contested and emotionally exhausting court case that took several years to resolve. Ms. McCarthy's adult children were the opposing party, and they were represented by their own attorney. Ms. Yazzolino was professional, thorough and diligent in representing me through this proceeding. My experience with her was nothing short of outstanding. Ms. Yazzolino went above and beyond, made the process more bearable, and I am proud to say that I prevailed. For what it is worth, this case closed a few years ago. Ms. McCarthy was not a party and had no legal interest in the outcome. For anyone interested in reading the facts of this case for themselves, it can be found at Multnomah County Case No. 19PB05462. I would highly recommend her services. She is compassionate, fair and ethical .

Raife is great to work with! Most lawyers are stuffy and never are available to answer questions or…read morehelp you through. Raife was patient and helped me get through dealing my property management company. I'd highly recommend his services!

Raife is a one stop shop - not to be too candid. I call him when I need a contract drawn up, when I…read moream making important business declaration decisions, when I am selling a home, when I am signing papers, when I lease a space, or basically anytime I need any type of legal advice. I trust him. He's personable, reliable, and he knows what he is doing. Everyone needs an attorney they can trust, who knows them, their life, their needs, and who is looking out for them - and reading the fine print.

Jon is exceptionally dependable, and diligent in returning calls. In addition very thorough in…read moreeducating one what to expect. I greatly appreciated his time, honest words & fortitude. Thank you Jon~ Gayle

I was in the difficult position of having to find a new attorney after my previous lawyer…read moreunexpectedly passed away, and I had less than six weeks before trial. During that time I contacted more than 75 attorneys and law firms hoping to find someone who could help. One attorney truly stood out -- Jon Friedman. Even though my case was outside the area of law he practices, he spent nearly 30 minutes on the phone with me listening to my situation and offering thoughtful guidance. He didn't rush the conversation and took the time to make sure I felt heard during an incredibly stressful time. That kind of professionalism, compassion, and integrity is rare. It was clear to me that he genuinely cares about people who are seeking legal help and wants his clients to feel understood and supported. Even though he wasn't able to represent me, that conversation left a lasting impression. If I ever need legal assistance in the future, Jon Friedman will absolutely be the first attorney I call. I have no doubt that anyone who becomes his client will have someone who truly fights for them.