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Joel Jamon Kent

Joel Jamon Kent

Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C.
  • Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning
  • Oregon, Washington
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Tracey B. January 26, 2023
Can't imagine using anyone else....and can't thank him enough. I worked through a very difficult 2-year divorce, which resulted in trial. The managed, responsible, respectable, strategic and caring approach Joel, his team and broader firm demonstrated throughout the process, was absolutely incredible. I have never felt so confident or safe in what was a very difficult situation. He was fair, honest and upstanding during every step, and held me to these same standards. Joel's approach was methodical, steady and determined, and the outcome reflected that. I can't thank him enough. I have extremely high regard for Joel as a professional, as well as being a great person and pillar in the community. Much thanks to Joel, his partners and great team for helping me move forward in the best possible way. Wish there was a ten-star option...he is that good.
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Biography

Focused practice in high asset and complex divorce and custody issues.

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
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Washington
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Shareholder
Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C.
Current
Joel founded the Stahancyk, Kent & Hook Central Oregon office in Bend in 1998 and has worked for the firm since 1994. He was elected a shareholder in 1999. Joel is a leading litigator in complex dissolution cases throughout the state of Oregon and successfully represents numerous clients in divorces involving complex financial disputes, business valuation disputes, custody disputes, support modifications, stock disputes, agricultural matters, prenuptial agreements, and post marital agreements. He has years of experience litigating, mediating, and settling divorces involving business interests and issues of business valuation. Joel travels statewide to accommodate client needs.
Education
University of Puget Sound
B.A. | Economics
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Seattle University School of Law
J.D.
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Awards
Top 50 Oregon Attorney
Super Lawyer
Named one of the top 50 Lawyers in the State of Oregon
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer
2006-2016 Super Lawyer
Junior Olympic Coach of the Year
USA Volleyball
Accomplished Under 40
Cascade Business News
Boss of the Year
Central Oregon Legal Professionals
Professional Associations
Columbia Empire Volleyball Association
Board Member
- Current
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Deschutes County Family Law Advisory Committee
Board Member
- Current
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Deschutes County Bar association
Member
- Current
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Central Oregon Matrimonial Attorney
Member
- Current
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Inns of Court
Member
- Current
Activities: Speaker regarding business valuation.
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Washington State Bar  # 26134
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Representation of Children in High Conflict Cases, Child Centered Solutions, Bend, Oregon
Child Centered Solutions
Business Valuations, American Inns of Court, Bend, Oregon
Inns of Court
Presentation regarding issues and tactics in business valuations.
Challenges in Managing Parenting Time Disputes, Advocacy and Its Playgrounds., Portland, Oregon
AFCC Oregon Chapter
http://www.mediate.com/ORAFCC/pg7.cfm
Websites & Blogs
Website
Social Media
Contact & Map
Bend Office
158 NE Greenwood Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
Telephone: (541) 318-9115
Fax: (541) 318-9116
Prineville Office
105 SW Beaver St.
Prineville, OR 97754
Telephone: (541) 447-9115
Fax: (541) 416-0798
Portland Office
2400 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
Telephone: (503) 222-9115
Fax: (503) 222-4037
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