Kathryn Bourn

Kathryn Bourn

Kathryn has more than 22 years’ experience helping people in legal issues.
  • Family Law, Probate, Estate Planning ...
  • Oregon
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I have made helping people through their legal obstcales my life's work. I have over 17 years experience in family law issues such as estate planning, wills, power of attorney, probate matters (both non-contested and contested), personal bankruptcy, contested divorce, custody, and spousal support issues. I also have extensive experience representing abused and neglected children in foster care. When I meet with you I will draw on my past experience in order to provide you with the best options on how to move forward.

I began my legal career prosecuting domestic assaults in the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office. Using my litigation experience, I opened and ran my own family law and bankruptcy practice in Astoria for 11 years.

In 2010, I helped found a nonprofit organization that provides volunteer advocates for foster children. I served as the first executive director for Columbia County's Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program until 2013.

From 2013 to 2015, I was an associate attorney with Portland law firm Kivel & Howard, where I handled a broad range of legal issues, including family law, estate planning, and landlord-tenant issues.

I joined Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law in February 2016 and have made East Multnomah County my home ,both professionally and personally. My practice focuses on Multnomah and Clackamas Counties as well as the US District Bankruptcy Court.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Google Meet
  • Skype
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Bankruptcy consultations are free for the first consult.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept all major credit cards
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law
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Kathryn Bourn has more than 16 years’ experience helping people with family law issues such as estate planning, wills, power of attorney, probate matters (both non-contested and contested), Personal bankruptcy, contested divorce, custody, and spousal support,. She also has extensive experience representing abused and neglected children in foster care.
Education
University of Oregon
B.A. | Journalism, French, Women's Studies
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Cornell University
J.D. (1995) | Emphasis: Advocacy
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Professional Associations
Multnomah County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Queen's Bench (Multnomah County Chapter of Oregon Women Lawyers)
Board Member
Current
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Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association
Member
Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 952166
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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