Tillamook Lawyers

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in both Oregon state courts as well as the federal district court here in Portland. I received my undergraduate degree from Marylhurst University located just outside of Portland. I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Willamette College of Law in Salem in 2007 and moved back to Portland to practice law. I am originally from Michigan, but I have lived in Oregon for more than a decade and never plan on returning to the Midwest (except for a vacation). In the recent past, I have practiced in the areas of civil litigation, contract law,...

Will is a results-driven and passionate attorney who values transparency and honest communication with his clients. He understands that each client provides a unique and valuable perspective, and knows that the best way to succeed is to work together, with mutual respect. Will believes that the legal industry has too long been concerned with money and image, rather than results and good relationships. Will grew up in New Mexico, where his parents were serial entrepreneurs, operating numerous types of businesses. By the time he was a young adult, he had gained a wide variety of experience, ranging from working in an...

JMFord Law Office
Jack Milford Ford

Jack has been a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 40 years, as well as the American State Bar. During that time, Jack has held various corporate positions including Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, General Counsel and Board Member for a number of public and private corporations. Jack has also been a managing partner in a law firm, as well as Senior Assistant Attorney General for the State of Oregon. Since 2008, Jack has practiced law as a sole practitioner in the JMFord Law Office. He has been a member of ATM International...

Born and raised in Clackamas County, attended Law School in San Francisco, came back to Oregon in 2012. Father of two boys. My practice is primarily civil litigation with an emphasis on real estate. I also handle personal injury actions, estate planning and probate, and landlord-tenant law.

Masters in Taxation, New York University School of Law

Jason Heym, J.D., M.B.A.

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After working with one of the most respected family law firms in Portland for 14 years, Jason has decided to focus on serving the needs of the local community. Jason specializes in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, modifications, child and spousal support. With his extensive experience and education, Jason is uniquely qualified to handle complex litigation when necessary, while recognizing that the best outcome may be achieved outside the courtroom. Jason thoroughly educates his clients and forms a knowledgeable team to help them achieve their...

As a maritime lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, Gordon T. Carey is a veteran of taking on complex and challenging cases. He has fought for clients at both state and federal levels, and has helped a range of mariners, from merchant crew to dockworkers and other seamen. His educational background includes graduating cum laude from University of Michigan with his JD and gaining a license to practice in both Washington and Oregon. He is an member of several organizations in the legal community, including his role as a proctor in the Maritime Law Association. His knowledge of maritime...

Deanna Ballou Jensen has over 20 years of experience as a family law attorney. Much of her practice at this point involves complex cases in all areas of family law. As a result she goes toe-to-toe with some of the toughest attorneys in the state. Her first goal in any case is to find a way for both sides to reach a fair compromise with each other that is also in the best interests of the children, if children are involved. However, compromise is not always possible, and when it is necessary to try a case...

For the past 15 years Glenn has practiced law in the courts of Oregon and Washington. His current practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation and, more recently, family-based immigration law.

I have been practicing law since 1980. I began my legal career first as an associate, and later a partner, in a small law firm in the St. John’s District of Portland, Oregon. In 1983 I moved into my own office in Tigard, Oregon. In 1993 I moved my practice to Wilsonville, Oregon, where it is today. My clients have come from all over Oregon (and, sometimes, from out of state) and I have handled legal matters in just about every county in Oregon. I like being a sole practitioner because it allows me to practice law the way...

Bonnie has been practicing law since 1997 as a trial lawyer. She represents clients on a multitude of cases including legal and professional malpractice, trust and estate litigation, complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage disputes.
Bonnie currently serves on the board of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association and has been an international representative for AFS Intercultural Programs - a nonprofit organization for cultural exchange. Bonnie is a national speaker on attorney legal malpractice and ethics, and she frequently presents at Continuing Legal Education seminars for attorneys for the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Multnomah Bar Association, the...

Craig has been practicing in family law for over 20 years, working as an associate and partner in large family law firms in Portland and as a solo practitioner. Craig represents people going through divorce and custody proceedings as well as modifications of custody, parenting time, child support and spousal support. Craig provides cost effective and experienced legal assistance to those who are going through some of the most difficult times of their lives.

College Degree in Education, emphasis in science, from Humboldt State University in 1976. While attending Humboldt State University, Larry Gray started and managed a successful family business. This business experience laid the foundation for Larry's appreciation of the interplay of the law, business, and personal finance. Law Degree from Northwest School of Law, Lewis & Clark in 1980. Passed the Oregon State Bar in 1980 Started private practice in Newberg, Oregon immediately after passing the Oregon State Bar. Over the last 30 years, Larry Gray has helped many families and individuals with a broad range...

Jason S. Lomax is focused on helping injured federal workers. He has handled all kinds of injury or illness claims made under FECA, at all stages of the process. He has assisted clients in filing claims, appealed claims to the Branch of Hearings and Review (BHR) or Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB), pursued retroactive wage compensation and schedule award benefits, etc. Jason started as counsel for a litigation firm before forming his own practice, focusing on personal injury matters. In 2010, Jason and Aaron combined practices to concentrate on and better serve federal injured workers.

I am Javier D. Spyker, an attorney with a focus on estate planning, probate, and advising small businesses. I also manage a portfolio of real estate business clients, facilitating both the sale and purchase of commercial and residential properties. I earned my undergraduate degree from Portland State University and my law degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where I am licensed to practice. I am recognized for my knowledge in trust and estate matters and my steadfast commitment to ensuring access to justice. From 2021 to 2022, I served as an Adjunct Professor of Wills and Trusts at the Northwestern...

Ms. Kirkendall offers caring legal expertise in a practice that includes adoption, elder law, estate planning and probate. She specializes in the areas of probate, wills, trusts, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, and adoption. A graduate of the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, Ms. Kirkendall is a volunteer with OASIS and Legal Aid Services for Seniors, serves as a volunteer judge with the Tigard Police Department Peer Court, and is a member of the Oregon State Bar Standing Committee on Adoption.

Thomas Benke received his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984, working summers as an Engineer in Training in the petrochemical plants and oil fields of east Texas. He began his career as a hazardous waste permit writer at the Texas Water Commission (now the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and was the lead permit writer for most of the commercial hazardous waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities in the state. He graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1992 and specializes in environmental law (with extensive experience in RCRA,...

For more than two decades Shawn has advised individuals, businesses, landowners, and public entities, throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington on various and often complex legal matters. He has successfully represented hundreds of these clients in civil litigation matters in both state and federal court.

Shawn is able to effectively negotiate settlements on challenging and highly charged cases while at the same time always being prepared to take cases to trial if resolution is not possible. Shawn is comfortable trying cases in front of juries and to the court. He has spent countless hours mentoring less-experienced attorneys on how to effectively try...

J.D. University of Oregon Law School 2013 - Statement of Completion in the Estate Planning Program

Mr. Schneider established his law practice in Portland, OR in 1997. He has made a long-term commitment to providing first-class estate planning legal services to families and individuals within the Portland metropolitan area and the surrounding SW Washington region. He is pleased to have become a respected member of the Portland/Vancouver legal and business community. Mr. Schneider is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Estate Planning Council of Portland and is on the board of directors of the the Rental Housing Association of Greater Portland. He is admitted...

Ashley Bannon primarily practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense and employment litigation. Ashley received her Political Science degree from the University of Oregon in 2007. In 2010, Ashley graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. Ashley first joined Gilroy and Napoli in 2004 as an office assistant. While a law student, Ashley worked for Gilroy and Napoli as a law clerk. In 2011, she joined Gilroy and Napoli full-time as an associate attorney.

Practicing in the areas of maritime law, environmental and natural resources law, litigation.

Irina Batrakova is a native of former Soviet Union, and in 1994 was selected to participate in the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State as part of the Freedom Support Act (FSA) of 1992. She was one of 1,200 talented and motivated students who spent the 1994 academic year in the U.S. with a goal of enhancing an understanding and dialogue between the people of the U.S. and former Soviet Union. Cum Laude from Portland State University – Graduated in 2000 Lewis and Clark Law School – Graduated in 2004 Prior to founding TBLO in 2012, Irina...

Estate planning is my passion. I enjoy working with clients to create individualized and unique estate plans. Every client is different and every client has different needs. I make it a priority to make sure my clients understand their estate plans and how it will help them during their life and what will after their death. I work with clients of all income and assets levels. I also assist trustees during the administration of trusts and help personal representatives during the probating of an estate. Many of my estate plans come as packages, meaning my clients will pay a flat...

Ray was admitted to the bar in 1979 and is a member of the bars of the Oregon State and Federal courts. He obtained his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1979.

Before going to law school, Ray worked as a private investigator and in a variety of manual trades including equipment operator, welder’s apprentice, janitor and crew supervisor. Ray has focused his practice on injury cases including personal injury and product liability. He has presented educational seminars on insurance and personal injury topics, and has organised and presented seminars for Oregon and national gatherings of attorneys. He is...