- DivorceKatelyn Skinner represents clients in all types of family law cases. She is well versed in complex family law matters including divorce, custody disputes, modification issues, international disputes and international family law, and restraining and protective orders. Katelyn understands each family law conflict is unique and requires a unique resolution. She is a caring advocate and advisor who offers dynamic representation to clients facing difficult divorce and family law issues and provides a breadth of legal experience to the Buckley Law team.
- Child SupportOur extensive experience in business, estate planning, and real estate allows us to resolve complex tax, accounting, pension, and property issues, as well as the more personal issues of child custody, visitation, and child support. We use a state-of-the-art tax projection program that allows us to accurately estimate the after-tax impact of spousal support, as well as the allocation of exemptions and deductions between parents.
- Child Custody and VisitationOur family law attorneys provide legal advice on a range of issues from divorce and child custody to adoptions and domestic partner agreements.
- Adoption
- PaternityTiffany Minus is a family law attorney whose practice emphasizes divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity matters, guardianships and modifications of judgments. In addition to traditional family law litigation, Tiffany is trained in collaborative law and mediation. Tiffany Minus completed a two-year term with the Multnomah County Bar Association Service to the Public Committee and has served as a court appointed attorney for children in domestic relations cases. Tiffany’s other volunteer work has included St. Andrew’s Legal Clinic, Oregon Humane Society, and supporting clothing drives for Dress for Success.
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipMolly Becker practices litigation, including contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and probate, trust, and elder abuse matters. She is honored to advocate for vulnerable adults, the elderly, and their families.
- Spousal SupportMatthew represents clients in all types of family law cases. He joins a team well versed in complex family law matters including divorce, custody disputes, modification issues, separation, child and spousal support, and restraining and protective orders.
- Legal Separation
- Child AbuseMolly earned her B.A. in Psychology from Portland State University in 2011. Right after graduation, she began her career in social work for the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare in Portland. She worked as a Child Protective Services caseworker, in which she investigated reports of child abuse and neglect, and was on the front lines of protecting vulnerable children in Oregon. Her years at DHS inspired her to go to law school.
- Criminal DefensePrior to joining Buckley Law, Katrina worked as an attorney with Metropolitan Public Defender, a non-profit law firm that provides criminal defense services for indigent clients. While at the public defender’s office, she tried more than 80 cases to a jury, earning great respect from the local bench. Katrina is a compassionate and meticulous attorney, as well as a fierce advocate for her clients.
- Restraining Order
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business FormationRyan K. Richardson practices business law, business formation, estate planning, and business succession at Buckley Law P.C. He is an attorney and shareholder at Buckley Law and is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California.
- Business DisputesThe Buckley Law civil litigation attorneys are licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Oregon, Washington and Arizona. They have over 100 years combined experience resolving business disputes out of court, and are equally capable of successfully representing your interests in court.
- Business TransactionsHis practice focuses on business transactions, entity formation, and drafting and negotiating complex contracts. Ryan represents clients in the preparation of wills and trusts, estate tax planning, and business succession planning. He also helps draft estate plans which are tailored to his client’s objectives, and reviews existing estate plans to ensure they are up-to-date with applicable state laws.
- Limited Liability CompaniesOur business law attorneys advise businesses ranging in size from small start-ups to large enterprises, including corporations, non-profit entities, limited liability companies, limited and general partnerships, joint ventures and sole proprietorships.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyHis practice also focuses on advising clients on a range of intellectual property issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Wrongful TerminationWe offer on-site training for you, your management team, and your employees, to help prevent unlawful discrimination claims, including sexual harassment and disability. In addition, we provide advice on family and medical leave laws, wage and hour regulations, and HIPPA/COBRA compliance. As part of the training, your business and management team receives the skills they need to avoid retaliation lawsuits and claims for wrongful termination.
- Employment ContractWe will prepare a key person employment agreement template with confidentiality provisions, covenant not to compete, and non-solicitation provisions. We will prepare an employment manual for your employees using our standard form.
- Employment LitigationBuckley Law is uniquely qualified to provide counsel to owners and managers on labor and employment issues. Workplace litigation is not only costly to defend, but it also consumes time and resources. With an emphasis on preventive law, we focus on your business needs. Our attorneys will help you develop and clearly communicate sensible employment and workplace policies – policies designed to prevent most employment disputes before they occur.
- Non-compete AgreementOur attorneys will help you structure, negotiate and document the purchase, sale, or merger of your business by handling all aspects of the transaction from contract negotiation through due diligence to closing. We negotiate and draft letters of intent (LOI), non-disclosure agreements (NDA), asset purchase agreements, stock sales, buy-sell agreements, and non-compete agreements.
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationJon Phillips is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate & Construction Law group. He is also a member of the Litigation department. His knowledge of business, and real estate matters enables him to provide custom strategies to achieve success for clients.
- Construction LitigationBuckley Law real estate attorneys have extensive experience in a broad range of real estate, land use, and construction matters and offer the legal services necessary to take a parcel of land from initial acquisition through completion.
- Real Estate TransactionsPrior to joining Buckley Law, Layla worked for The Consul Group and at Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC. where she focused on business contracts, commercial real estate transactions, private placement memorandum, aviation and commercial business leases, elder law, trusts and estate planning and administration.
- Land Use and ZoningBuckley Law P.C. provides comprehensive legal services in business and commercial law, employment and labor law, real estate and land use, civil litigation, taxation, family and elder law, and estate planning and administration. For more information, please visit our website at www.buckley-law.com or call 503-620-8900.
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Condominium Law
- Personal InjuryPrior to joining Buckley Law, Katelyn founded and managed a general practice law firm where she assisted clients with personal injury matters, employment and business disputes, estate planning and probate, family law and general civil matters. In addition to this, Katelyn enjoys the courtroom and has attained victories for clients in civil jury trials.
- Estate PlanningBuckley Law’s trust and estate litigation team is composed of seasoned trial lawyers who are experienced at navigating complex legal issues and family dynamics with precision and discretion.
- WillsBuckley Law can help you navigate the often complex road of estate planning by helping you to adopt a “life plan.” The life plan approach includes a clear but flexible map that anticipates changes in personal health, taxation, business succession, philanthropic goals, and the ultimate disposition of wealth. Our estate planning attorneys deal with all kinds of assets, from stocks and bonds to real estate, pensions, and trusts. The services we provide range from simple wills and advance directives to complex trusts for high net worth individuals.
- TrustsThe attorneys at Buckley Law have been guiding clients through the complex process of trust administration for decades. We can help you understand the basics, including how to: (1) read the trust agreement, (2) identify and determine beneficiaries, (3) prepare a trustee report, (4) send notices to beneficiaries, and (5) counsel you on whether you should resign as a trustee. We can also help you manage the more complex aspects of the role.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Tax LawOur tax attorneys have extensive experience in many areas of federal, state, and local tax law that affect individuals and organizations.