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About Collin McKean

I represent individuals and small business owners in Oregon and SW Washington. I specialize in complex and business related dissolution actions. My cases are typically in Washington, Multnomah or Clackamas Counties in Oregon and Clark, Cowlitz or Skamania Counties in Washington. I also handle cases other counties throughout Oregon and Washington, including Clatsop County, Lane County, Linn County, Marion County, Columbia County, and Grant County. Each county has different local rules that apply to family law cases. I am committed to making sure that I keep up to date on changes to rules of practice for each county I appear in. Prior to practicing law I worked in the accounting field and I find this experience very helpful in understanding business assets and documentation. I use this knowledge to capture true income from business interests, to pursue appropriate valuation of business interests, and to assess value from related trust holdings. I help my clients navigate each step of their case towards the best possible outcome for them and their family. Each case is unique and the outcome is dependent on making prudent choices while seeking creative solutions to each complex legal dispute facing my clients. With proper advice each client has the ability to pursue the result they define as appropriate for their family. I do not promise a specific result as each case presents challenges and can be influenced by events and circumstances outside of the client's control. However, appropriate responses can help adjust for unexpected circumstances as they play out in each case.

โš–๏ธ Practice Areas

โœ“ Appeals & Appellate โœ“ Real Estate Law โœ“ Probate โœ“ Estate Planning โœ“ Employment Law โœ“ Divorce โœ“ Business Law

Credentials & Experience

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D. (2005)
Law
Warner Pacific College
B.A. (2000)
American Studies
Warner Pacific College
B.S. (2000)
Business Administration

๐Ÿ“‹ Bar Admissions

Lawyers&#039 Member
Campaign for Equal Justice Advisory Board Member
Member Member
Oregon Association of Family Law Professionals Member
Member Member
Oregon Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member
Treasurer Member
Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Board Member
Board Member Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Member
Member Member
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
Member Member
Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
Member Member
Oregon State Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
Member Member
Lawyers Campaign for Equal Justice Member
Board Member Member
Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division Member
Executive Committee Member
Oregon State Bar Leadership College Member
Fellow Member
Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates Member
Region 5 Representative Member
Oregon Statewide Family Law Advisory Committee, Parenting Plan Outreach Sub-Committee Member
Member Member

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

Principal Attorney
McKean Smith LLC 2015 - Current
Partner
McKinley Irvin 2012 - 2015
Attorney
McKean Law Office 2010 - 2013
Assoicate
Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe PC 2007 - 2010
Attorney
McKean Law LLC 2006 - 2007

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

Silver Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyer Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyer Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Washington
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Washington
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Lawyer Washington
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Lawyer Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Lawyer Washington
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star Lawyer Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Award of Merit
Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Public Service Award
Oregon Bar Association, Oregon New Lawyers Division
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