Business Details
44 Years
experience
Family Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in Portland, OR
Yates Matthews Associates P C has provided compassionate legal guidance since 1982, specializing in family law, estate planning, and family creation. Our attorneys combine over 40 years of collective experience with a client-centered approach to navigate complex legal challenges. We prioritize clear communication and tailored solutions for families during pivotal life moments, including divorce, custody matters, adoption, and end-of-life planning. Our multidisciplinary practice addresses high-asset divorces, international child custody, surrogacy, and trust administration.With offices across six states, we serve clients through personalized consultations and a commitment to ethical representation. Our team includes seasoned litigators and planners dedicated to protecting client interests while minimizing emotional and financial strain. We maintain active community involvement and professional development to uphold our reputation as trusted legal advocates.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Adoption Services
Surrogacy Representation
Prenuptial Agreements
Child Custody
Asset Division
Probate Administration
Name Changes
Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized family law experience
- Our attorneys provide compassionate guidance during emotional transitions
- We handle complex cases including international custody and high-asset divorces
- Our multidisciplinary approach covers all family legal needs under one roof
- We maintain active community involvement and professional development
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division with compassionate representation. Attorneys handle complex cases involving international custody disputes, military divorces, and high-asset divisions. We prioritize negotiated settlements while maintaining courtroom readiness to protect client interests.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and incapacity planning to protect assets and ensure legacy preservation. Our attorneys specialize in irrevocable trusts, life insurance planning, and trustee representation. We guide clients through probate administration and trust maintenance across multiple jurisdictions.
Adoption Services
Our adoption practice handles domestic and international adoptions with legal expertise in home studies, parental rights termination, and post-adoption modifications. We represent birth parents, adoptive families, and agencies through ethical, transparent processes that prioritize child welfare and family stability.
Surrogacy Representation
We provide legal counsel for gestational surrogacy arrangements, including contract drafting, parental rights establishment, and compliance with state-specific regulations. Our attorneys work with intended parents, surrogates, and fertility clinics to ensure legally sound family creation processes.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our family law attorneys draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect individual assets and clarify financial responsibilities. We address complex issues including business interests, inheritance rights, and spousal support provisions while maintaining sensitivity to relationship dynamics.
People
Albert Menashe
Co-Founder, Shareholder
Co-founder with decades of family law experience, specializing in complex divorce litigation and estate planning. Maintains active bar membership and community involvement.
Shawn Menashe
Shareholder
Experienced attorney focusing on family law and estate planning, continuing the firm's legacy of compassionate legal representation.
Zachary Fruchtengarten
Managing Shareholder
Lead attorney with expertise in family law and estate planning, overseeing firm operations and client service standards.
Tiffany Jensen
Shareholder
Specializes in family law matters including child custody and spousal support, with commitment to client advocacy.
Emily Henderson
Associate
Emerging attorney focusing on family law cases, bringing fresh perspective to client representation and legal strategy.
Questions
What areas of law does Gevurtz Menashe specialize in?
We focus on family law, estate planning, and family creation services including adoption and surrogacy representation.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Gevurtz Menashe has provided legal services since 1982, with over four decades of combined attorney experience.
Do you handle cases outside Oregon?
Our attorneys serve clients in six states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, New York, and Texas.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine specialized legal expertise with compassionate representation, focusing on client education and personalized solutions.
Can I schedule a consultation with an attorney?
Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop tailored representation strategies.
How do you handle complex family law cases?
Our attorneys employ collaborative approaches while maintaining courtroom readiness to protect client interests in complex matters.
