Fitzwater Law
Fitzwater Law | Estate Planning, Medicaid, Guardianship | Milwaukie,OR
📍 , Portland
🏆 24+ yrs
⭐ 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
I’m a Estate planning attorney in Portland helping Government Entities, Small Businesses with Estate Planning, Construction Law, Civil Litigation.
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Office: 6400 SE Lake Rd #440, Portland, OR 97222
Website: https://www.fitzwaterlaw.com/
Status: OPERATIONAL •
Managed by: Fitzwater Law
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24+
Years
4.8/5
Average Rating
82
Reviews
English
Languages
About Fitzwater Law
One of Portland, Oregon’s oldest estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid law firms. Fitzwater Law has friendly, responsive and high-quality attorneys practicing elder law, special needs planning and probate law. One of Portland, Oregon’s oldest estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid law firms. Fitzwater Law has friendly, responsive and high-quality attorneys practicing elder law, special needs planning and probate law. Fitzwater Law: Your Trusted Estate Planning Attorney in Portland, Oregon Are you looking for an experienced and reliable estate planning attorney in Portland, Oregon? Look no further than Fitzwater Law. With a history dating back to the early days of Portland, Fitzwater Law has established itself as one of the city’s oldest and most respected law firms specializing in estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid law. At Fitzwater Law, we understand the importance of protecting your assets and ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of in the future. Our team of friendly, responsive, and high-quality attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in the areas of elder law, special needs planning, and probate law. Estate planning is a crucial step in securing your family’s financial future. Our experienced attorneys will work closely with you to create a personalized estate plan that reflects your unique needs and goals. Whether you need assistance with drafting a will, establishing a trust, or developing a comprehensive estate plan, we have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through the process. In addition to estate planning, our attorneys are well-versed in Medicaid law. We understand the complexities of Medicaid eligibility and can help you navigate the system to ensure that you or your loved one receives the long-term care they need without depleting your assets. Guardianship is another area of expertise at Fitzwater Law. We understand the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals and can assist you in establishing a legal guardianship to ensure their financial and personal well-being. At Fitzwater Law, we also specialize in special needs planning, providing guidance and support for families with disabled or special needs individuals. We can help you establish a special needs trust, navigate government benefits, and plan for the long-term care and financial security of your loved one. Probate can be a complex and time-consuming process, but our attorneys are here to guide you through every step. Whether you are facing a contested will, need assistance with estate administration, or require representation in probate litigation, we have the expertise to handle your case with professionalism and diligence. When it comes to estate planning, trust, special needs, elder law, probate, and litigation, Fitzwater Law is the name you can trust in Portland, Oregon. Our dedication to providing exceptional legal services, combined with our deep understanding of these complex areas of law, sets us apart from other firms in the area. If you are seeking an estate planning attorney in Portland, Oregon, look no further than Fitzwater Law. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to assist you in protecting your assets, securing your family’s future, and navigating the legal complexities of estate planning. Call us at 503-786-8191 to schedule a consultation today. Keywords: Fitzwater Law, estate planning attorney, Medicaid law, guardianship, elder law, special needs planning, probate law, Portland, Oregon, estate planning, trusts, special needs, litigation. Fitzwater Law. One of Portland, Oregon’s oldest estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid law firms. Fitzwater Law has friendly, responsive and high-quality attorneys practicing elder law, special needs planning and probate law.. Estate planning attorney. Fitzwater Law | Estate Planning, Medicaid, Guardianship | Milwaukie,OR. One of Portland, Oregon’s oldest estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid law firms. Fitzwater Law has friendly, responsive and high-quality attorneys practicing elder law, special needs planning and probate law.. Estate Planning, Trusts Special Needs, Elder Law, Probate, Litigation, Fitzwater Law, Fitzwater. Estate planning attorney. 5037868191. Portland
Fees: Flexible payment plans available
Amenities: Online appointments,Onsite services,Wheelchair accessible elevator,Wheelchair accessible entrance,Wheelchair accessible parking lot,Wheelchair accessible restroom,Wheelchair accessible seating,Restroom,Crowd,LGBTQ+ friendly,Appointment required recommended,Other,LGBTQ+ friendly,
Credentials & Expertise
Education & Admissions
- Law School: Yale Law School
- Bar Admissions: Oregon State Bar
- Years in Practice: 24+
Practice Focus & Clients
Detailed Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Construction Law, Civil Litigation
Case Types Handled: Insurance Claims, Bankruptcy, Medical Malpractice, Auto Accidents
Client Types: Government Entities, Small Businesses
Memberships, Awards & Notables
Professional Memberships: American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Awards: Oregon Super Lawyers, Peer Review Rated
Notable Achievements: Recovered over $14 million for clients
In-Depth: How I Approach Your Case
Office, Maps & Hours
Office Hours
| Monday | 8:30AM-5:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30AM-5:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM-5:30PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM-5:30PM |
| Friday | 8:30AM-4:30PM |
| Saturday | Friday:8:30AM-5PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amenities (quick view): Online appointments,Onsite services,Wheelchair accessible elevator,Wheelchair accessible entrance,Wheelchair accessible parking lot,Wheelchair accessible restroom,Wheelchair accessible seating,Restroom,Crowd,LGBTQ+ friendly,Planning,Appointment required,Appointments recommended,Other,LGBTQ+ friendly,
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I serve Portland and with 24 years in Estate Planning, Construction Law, Civil Litigation.
Free initial consultation available. Contact our office to schedule an appointment and discuss your legal needs. • Flexible payment plans available • Languages: English


Inga Perham
4 months agoMelanie Marmion and her office did a wonderful job helping us get our special needs trusts set up. We have our family estate planning all done and feel great about it. We have set our son's up with first party trusts for now and when we pass we have family planning all in place for them. Melanie's wealth of knowledge sure helped us make good decisions. We appreciated the zoom meetings and timeliness of this process. We give Melanie and Fitzwater Law a five star review.
Rachel
2 months agoI can not say enough good things about Theressa Hollis. She helped me set up a trust after some very hard family situations. She approached the work with such compassion and a passing of knowledge that I felt like all of my questions were answered and my fears mitigated. I’ve dealt with multiple lawyers recently, and they all seem to take forever and be a touch condescending so I was expecting that. She is the absolute opposite. I would recommend her to anyone needing council.
Dana Rittenberry
a month agoAndrea Bachhuber is amazing! We've been working on estate planning, and I can't say enough good things about her. She communicates clearly in a way that simplifies complicated matter. She's also just plain pleasant!
Linetta Henderson
10 months agoWe have been involved with Fitzwater Law for over 10 years. My parents used their services for their trust, working with Wesley Fitzwater. I was the executor of my parents’ estate and I couldn’t have gotten through it without their support. My husband and I also used their services to build our own trust, working with Jonathan Bacsalmasi. We have been very pleased with his professionalism and benefited greatly from his expertise and patience.
Steve Roll
4 months agoWe were referred to FL by Clackamas county Social Services. It was an urgent situation with my sister. We needed guardianship and conservatorship ASAP. We were quoted 13K, which we agreed upon. That amount was surpassed greatly. It was evident that copy and paste was used for the majority of legal documents. The work was not done by a lawyer, but a legal assistant. There were spelling errors, delays, poor communication and failure to mail documents. On one invoice was a 30 minute charge to mail a letter. Maybe they walked to the mailbox??? The final straw was this letter. There is no more money in the estate. Fitzwater received over $20,000 for the guardianship and simple probate. They were paid from the estate. The conversation with Jonathon today involved him telling me that Oregon Law states that legal fees were to be paid before other creditors. I was NEVER informed of this law and paid outstanding medical bills with the little amount that was left in the estate. Jonathon also stated that "he talked with the partners about waiving the unpaid invoice and they declined". Unreal, the firm got over 20K for the "work" in the case. Do not hire them unless you have unlimited funds.