Yamhill County Lawyers

David A. Jakeman, founding attorney of Beacon Immigration, has been interested in foreign cultures and languages since he was a young boy. That interest culminated in his decision to dedicate his legal career to immigration. In high school, David studied Spanish and German. After his graduation, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Mexico City and surrounding regions, where he grew to love the Mexican people and the Spanish language. After returning home from his mission he completed a Bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University in Near Eastern Studies, graduating magna cum laude....

Estate planning and probate attorney Julia Rice provides highly personalized and expert legal counsel on wills, trusts, and probates. Julia also specializes in advanced tax planning strategies and preparation of estate tax returns. With her caring approach, Julia settles estates of all sizes throughout Oregon. Her clients appreciate her attention to detail, patience, and genuine compassion. Julia has received advanced education in areas that matter to her clients. In addition to her law degree, she earned an advanced degree (an L.L.M) in tax law from Villanova University. Julia uses her tax knowledge and training to help clients achieve their estate planning goals...

Attorney who specializes in consumer litigation, including FDCPA, FCRA, Lemon Law.

I have a joint degree (MBA and JD) from Willamette University. My practice focuses primarily on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. I represent many business owners who want to retain or wind down their businesses through the bankruptcy process. I do not do Chapter 11 business reorg work.

Amy Fassler is a native Oregonian, born and raised in Tualatin. During her last year in law school, Amy worked as a certified law student at Community Legal Services, assisting low income clients on family law matters. That experience proved so fulfilling that she chose to pursue a career in family law. Amy understands that each of her clients has a unique situation requiring an individualized approach. She enjoys educating her clients so they are empowered to make informed choices. Amy works to gain a deep understanding of the issues facing her clients so that she can identify creative solutions and...

Susan L. Ford is an experienced business and intellectual property law attorney, with 24 years of experience helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow their value and enforce their rights. A former shareholder at one of Portland’s largest law firms, Susan started Res Nova Law to offer her clients her big-firm experience with the individualized attention they deserve. Ms. Ford's experience as a corporate attorney includes corporate entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, employment, shareholder and member agreements, as well as registration, licensing and prosecution of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Ms. Ford also has deep experience litigating complex business...

Portland State University, BA 1982 Lewis and Clark Law, Portland JD 1989 Deputy Prosecutor. Oregon and Washington states 1989-1996 Law Lecturer, China 2000-2010 Pro Bono Bankruptcy, Oregon 2011-present

Joel joined Weatherford Thompson in 2002 after working one year with a law firm in Eugene, Oregon. A Washington state native before moving to Oregon in 1998, Joel utilizes his experience to assist individuals, businesses, developers, property owners, employers, and farmers in the Linn and Benton Counties. Joel is active in the Linn County Bar and the state bars, and has served as a member of the Oregon House of Delegates. He also volunteers for the Mid-Willamette YMCA, the Corvallis Community Children’s Centers, Peer Court, United Way, as well as several other smaller non-profit organizations. On his off time,...

In addition to being a certified Notary Public in the state of Oregon, I am a LoanSigning Agent, certified by both LSS and NNA. My first professional career, beginning in the 1970s, was as an attorney (in CA, where I maintain my license). For 30 years, I specialized in the defense of architects and engineers; real estate agents and brokers; and other professionals—and as such, I’m comfortable dealing with a wide range of professionals and personalities. My legal practice also included contract negotiations and dispute resolution; commercial and residential real estate litigation; and corporate and personal injury lawsuits. In 1986, I...

I am an attorney located in Troutdale, Oregon. I grew up in East Portland and graduated from Parkrose High School. My office is here because this is where I live, where my children grew up, and it is close to where most of my clients reside. I have been practicing law in courtrooms since 1996 when I worked as a prosecutor handling misdemeanor and felony cases. I am a former deputy district attorney in Clatsop and Multnomah Counties, and for almost 6 years was in the courtroom virtually every weekday representing the State of Oregon in trials and hearings. Since 2002...