- Estate planning: wills, trusts, tax planning, advance directive, power of attorney, and probates
- Elder law: guardianships and conservatorships
- Business law: business formation, succession planning, and transactions
- Litigation: elder abuse, will contests, homeowner associations, and general litigation
Attorneys
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John R. O’Neill |
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Law Practice
John applies his 20 years experience in operating businesses and his knowledge of financial instruments to advise the firm’s business clients. He frequently represents small business owners in matters of business formation and business succession planning.
John regularly advises estate planning clients with taxable and non-taxable estates. In his estate planning practice, he also focuses on complex probate matters and represents conservators and guardians.
John’s litigation experience includes will contests, undue influence and elder abuse matters, and homeowner’s associations.
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D.
- Portland State University, B.A.
Admissions
Professional Associations
- Oregon State Bar
- Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections
- Multnomah Bar Association
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Jessie Y. Gnanananthan |
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Law Practice
Jessie focuses her practice on estate planning and general litigation. She regularly counsels individuals in creating estate plans through wills and trusts, administering complicated probate estates, and obtaining guardianships and conservatorships.
Jessie applies her litigation expertise in matters involving will contests, contested guardianships, probate, and homeowner’s associations. During her previous tenure as a Deputy District attorney in Multnomah County, she successfully prosecuted a variety of crimes and received recognition from the Portland Police Bureau for effective crime prosecution.
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude
- Oxford University, Certificate in International Law
- Willamette University, B.A., cum laude
Admissions
Professional Associations
- Oregon State Bar
- Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections
- Multnomah Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Parkrose High School Mock Trial Coach
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Christopher J. Clark |
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Law Practice
Chris focuses his practice on estate planning and business transactions. He helps clients create estate plans for taxable and non-taxable estates, administers probates, and provides legal assistance in business matters. Chris brings valuable insights to business and tax matters from his prior experience as an attorney in the estate planning practice of one of the nation’s largest law firms. While in law school, Chris was also awarded the Dean’s Scholarship for Excellence.
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
- Stanford University, B.A.
Admissions
Professional Associations
- Oregon State Bar
- Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Taxation Sections
- Multnomah Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Pro Bono Honors Award, 2006
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