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Teresa Loustaunau Foster

Vancouver Divorce Attorney

27 years of experience
Family Law, Divorce
Washington

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Beth S. November 18, 2020

Trust Me, You Need Teresa Foster. I am consultant in the legal field. I teach lawyers all across the country how to run their businesses and how to create an excellent client experience. When I needed to hire a divorce attorney I turned to Teresa Foster. Here is what you need to know: 1. You know that communication thing where attorneys never call you back? Teresa, her paralegal Chriss Elliott and attorney Faye Breitreed are the top 1% in communication gold standards! You are never left in the dark, and each of them are responsive and mindful of your stress. Yes, Teresa can talk fast.. there's a reason.. she knows you are going to get the bill at the end of the month and she is trying to pack in everything possible in the shortest amount of time to save you money. 2. Teresa and her team set the standards for ethical, smart and well reasoned representation. The judges know she isn't going to play shenanigans, not going to stretch the truth or take advantage. She is a straight shooter who always treats the opposition with respect. Her reputation is stellar. Whether you know it or not, this Does have an effect in court. 3. If you are looking for an attorney that will use your kids as a weapon against the ex, or try to manipulate the truth to just make a point, she is not the attorney for you. This is why she wins people. There is going to be a good guy and a bad guy standing in front of the judge. If you were both good guys, you'd work it out in mediation. Teresa is the good guy, so if want to screw the ex, find someone else. She wins, because she fiercely protects her client, and stands her ground, while being reasonably strategic and objective. 4. She's been doing this awhile, so when she tells you her advice, do it. You will be happier in the long run. 5. Remember to thank Chriss and her team, they are absolutely in your corner and they feel your pain. They make you look good in court and they never miss a beat. I've literally never seen a better paralegal in my work across the country with thousands of law firms. 6. Count yourself lucky if you can get Teresa and Chriss to have your back. Oh and tell them that Beth sent you.

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Biography

Teresa Foster is Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin's Vancouver office. A former social worker, she is now regarded as one of the most skilled family law attorneys in Vancouver. Teresa is a knowledgeable and formidable advocate with exceptional courtroom skills who focuses her practice on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth property division, complex child custody issues, international family law, relocation, third party custody, and unmarried couples. She has successfully litigated cases in both Washington and Oregon. Teresa believes in providing her clients with personalized and responsive service, keeping her clients informed on the status of their case throughout the entire process. Teresa regularly represents clients in the Klickitat, Wahkiakum, Clark, Skamania, and Cowlitz Counties.

Practice Areas

Family Law: Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Oregon: Oregon State Bar; ID Number: 974494
1997-2003

Washington: Washington State Bar Association; ID Number: 33463
Since 2003

Professional Experience

Partner in Charge, Vancouver: McKinley Irvin; 2017 - Current

Partner: McKinley Irvin; 2016 - Current

Partner: Morse Bratt Andrews & Foster, PLLC; 2010 - 2016

Managing Shareholder: Stahancyk Kent Johnson & Hook PC; 2004 - 2010

Attorney: Morse & Bratt, PC; 2003 - 2004

Attorney: Stahancyk Kent Johnson & Hook PC; 2001 - 2003

Education

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University: J.D. (1997) | Law; 1994 - 1997

Arizona State University: B.A. (1994) | Social Work; 1991 - 1994; Honors: magna cum laude

Awards

Avvo.com 10.0 “Superb” rating: Avvo

Peer review rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale Hubbell®: Martindale Hubbell

Best Lawyers: The Best Lawyers in America

Washington Super Lawyer: Super Lawyers

Professional Associations

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section: Current

Multnomah Bar Association: Member; Current

Washington State Bar # 33463: Member; 2003 - Current

Oregon State Bar Association: Member; 1997 - 2003

Websites & Blogs

Website: Teresa's Online Bio

Website: Vancouver, WA Divorce Attorney

Blog: Recent Blog Posts

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Contact & Map

McKinley Irvin

1111 Main Street

Suite 300

Vancouver, WA 98660
US

Telephone: (360) 830-6961

McKinley Irvin

1000 SW Broadway

Suite 1810

Portland, OR 97205
US

Telephone: (971) 264-9827

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