Jeffrey Matthews

Jeffrey Matthews

McKinley Irvin
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Oregon
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Jeffrey Matthews is a partner at McKinley Irvin who has been practicing family law in Oregon for more than 30 years. Jeff handles a wide range of family law matters, including the valuation and protection of high net worth estates, business interests, and other issues involving property distribution, as well as high conflict custody litigation. As a family law advocate, he considers himself both a guide and an advocate. He is committed to helping clients protect what matters most to them. He has represented clients in over 100 trials and hearings throughout his career, but also focuses on cooperative communication as a method of avoiding the time and expense of litigation. Jeff has earned an AV®Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and a 10.0 “Superb” rating with Avvo. He is the founder of the Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger, which has raised over $1 million for the Oregon Food Bank.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
McKinley Irvin
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Shareholder
Yates Matthews Family Law, PC
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Attorney
Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC
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Attorney
Brothers, Drew & Titkin
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Attorney
Hyatt Legal Services
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Partner
Behrends & Matthews
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Education
University of Oregon School of Law
J.D. (1981) | Law
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University of Oregon
B.A. (1977)
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Award of Merit
Multnomah Bar Association
Professional Associations
Clackamas County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Washington County Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Oregon chapter)
President
- Current
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Portland Children's Relief Nursery
Board of Directors
- Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 820849
Member
- Current
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Multnomah County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Retirement Benefits
Oregon State Bar CLE publication
Oregon State Bar CLE publication
Retirement Benefits
Speaking Engagements
Premarital/Postnuptial Agreements, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Fees in Family Law Cases, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Portland's Premier Divorce Law Firm
Website
Jeffrey Matthews
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