Overview

About Lawrence D. Gorin

Family law lawyer in the metropolitan Portland, Oregon, area for over 25 years. (Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.)

Practice extends to all areas of family law, both at trial and appellate court levels.

Divorce, annulment and legal separation cases; post-judgment CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION proceedings; adoptions; prenuptial agreements; living-together agreements; marital settlement agreements.

Experienced drafter of PENSION & RETIREMENT DIVISION ORDERS, including qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) under ERISA and REA; military retired pay under USFSPA; 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans; CSRS/FERS accounts; federal TSP accounts; Railroad Retirement Benefits; union plans; Oregon PERS accounts, etc.

Will drafting, estate planning and probate administration; guardianships and conservatorships.

Special emphasis and expertise in PATERNITY LAW and legal procedure (both defense and prosecution) with extensive experience in analysis of DNA blood test reports. Available nationwide via phone, fax and e-mail as a consultant for case evaluations and test report analysis.

Author and lecturer on paternity law and procedure. See "Paternity Law," chapter 16 in "Oregon Family Law" (published by Oregon State Bar, 2002).

Special emphasis and expertise in INTERSTATE CHILD SUPPORT issues under UIFSA and FFCCSOA.

Extensive experience with Oregon's post-18, college-related "CHILD ATTENDING SCHOOL" support law (ORS 107.108), allowing court-compelled parental support for adult offspring (18-21) who are attending college.

Member: Oregon State Bar (Family Law Section).

Member: Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners (Selected and honored by peers with OAFLP's 2010 Professionalism Award).

Former Deputy District Attorney for Multnomah County, Oregon

Martindale-Hubbell rating: "A-V" (highest rating).

Mr. Gorin is a sole practitioner who takes pride in providing personal, one-on-one attention to your legal problems. Helping you understand the law and legal procedures has been a hallmark of Mr. Gorin's law practice for over 25 years.

Available for direct contact by telephone for initial consultation and answering your legal questions. 503-716-8756 (preferably afternoon hours, Pacific time). Seconddary number: 503-977-9828.

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Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Lewis and Clark Law School - Lewis and Clark CollegeLawJ.D.1973
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Mr. Gorin is a sole practitioner in Beaverton, Oregon (suburb of Portland), with special emphasis in family law, QDROs, military pension division, UIFSA, etc. Answers own phone and is generally willing to provide free initial telephone consultation. See for yourself. Give him a call. 503-716-8756. (Secondary: 503-977-9828)
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LocationYears
OregonSince 1973
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
2010 Professionalism AwardOregon Academy of Family Law Practitioner2010
Peer-selected and honored for providing extensive and on-going legal guidance and mentoring to peers and colleagues, young and old, through lectures, writings, and one-on-one consultations. Affectionately known to family law lawyers throughout Oregon as "Professor Gorin."
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Active Member, Oregon State Bar1973-Current
Activities: Family Law Section (member and past executive board officer)
Active Member, Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners1973-Current
Active Member, Multnomah Bar Associaiton1973-Current

Publications

Publications
TitlePublisherPublished
MILITARY - SBP-DIC Offset No Longer Applies If Remarriage Occurs at Age 57 or OlderGorin's Monographs # 87November, 2010
A WEDDING GIFT FROM THE DEPT. OF DEFENSE? Or a slap in the face to widows who choose not to remarry?
Oregon Dissolution Jurisdiction: "Residency" vs. "Domicle" -- ORS 107.075Family Law Newsletter (Oregon State Bar)February, 2010
Under Oregon law, ORS 107.075, without "domicile" in this state there can be no Oregon jurisdiction for marital dissolution purposes. This article attempts to explain the reasons for this conclusion.
Social Security, SSI and Child Support - What you need to know.Family Law Newsletter (Oregon State Bar)December, 2010
All too often confusing, misunderstood and misinterpreted, this article provides the explanations and tells you what you need to know. Well worth reading!
When is it Alimony (for income tax purposes)? And when is it not?Gorin's Monographs # 81November, 2010
Payment of money (other than child support) from one ex-spouse to the other may or may not have income tax consequences. Lawyers and litigants need to be care so as not to incur unintended consequences. Article includes suggested language for dissolution judgments.
Contempt of court for Oregon family law lawyersGorin's Monographs # 56August, 2009
Especially for Oregon lawyers (obviously), this article explains the use and limitations of contempt of court proceedings under Oregon law.
Nunc pro tunc: It can't be "nunc" if it wasn't "tunc"Gorin's Monographs # 66October, 2009
Explains the use and meaning of judicial orders and judgments that are purportedly made retroactive ("back-dated") when signed by a judge "nunc pro tunc."
IRAs: Division and transfer incident to divorce.Gorin's Monographs # 5March, 2005
Think you need a QDRO to divide an IRA incident to divorce? NO you don't. But you may need a court order anyway. This article tells you the details.

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Law Office of Lawrence D. Gorin
6700 S.W. 105th Ave., Suite 104
Beaverton, OR, US 97008
 
Telephone: (503) 716-8756
Telephone: (503) 977-9828
Fax: (503) 646-1128