Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law and Estate Planning Attorneys in Portland
Gevurtz Menashe has been guiding families through complex legal matters with compassion and expertise since 1982. Our firm specializes in family law, estate planning, and family creation law, providing tailored solutions to clients during pivotal life moments. With over four decades of experience, we combine deep legal knowledge with empathetic communication to protect clients' interests in divorce, custody, adoption, and legacy planning. Our team of seasoned attorneys and paralegals delivers personalized advocacy while maintaining transparency about processes and outcomes. We prioritize client education to demystify legal procedures and empower informed decision-making.Our practice spans high-asset divorces, international child custody cases, surrogacy arrangements, and comprehensive estate plans. We serve clients across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, New York, and Texas through multiple office locations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 500+ years of combined team experience and client-centered approach. We continuously refine our processes to improve efficiency while maintaining rigorous attention to detail in every case. This enduring dedication to both legal excellence and human understanding defines our firm's reputation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Family Creation
Divorce Representation
Prenuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in family law and estate planning
- Our team includes attorneys with specialized expertise in complex family law matters
- We provide compassionate guidance during clients' most challenging life transitions
- Our practice covers all aspects of family law, estate planning, and family creation law
- We maintain transparent communication about legal processes and potential outcomes
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses all aspects of marital dissolution, child custody, and spousal support. We represent clients in contested and uncontested divorces, paternity cases, and post-decree modifications. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations while protecting their rights and interests.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and incapacity planning documents. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize tax implications, and ensure their wishes are honored through advanced healthcare directives and power of attorney arrangements. We specialize in both revocable and irrevocable trust structures for individuals and families.
Family Creation
Our family creation practice assists clients with adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technology arrangements. We handle domestic and international adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and guardianship matters. Our attorneys provide legal guidance for intended parents navigating complex family formation processes while ensuring all statutory requirements are properly fulfilled.
People
Albert Menashe
Co-Founder, Shareholder
Albert Menashe co-founded Gevurtz Menashe and has practiced family law for over four decades. He maintains active involvement in complex family law matters while mentoring younger attorneys. His extensive experience includes high-asset divorces and intricate custody arrangements.
Shawn Menashe
Shareholder
Shawn Menashe represents clients in family law matters with a focus on equitable asset division and child custody arrangements. He brings extensive trial experience to complex family law cases while emphasizing practical solutions for clients' long-term well-being.
Tiffany Jensen
Shareholder
Tiffany Jensen specializes in family law with particular expertise in high-conflict custody cases and complex financial divisions. She advocates for clients through negotiation and litigation while maintaining focus on practical, sustainable outcomes for families.
Zachary Fruchtengarten
Managing Shareholder
Zachary Fruchtengarten leads firm operations while maintaining an active family law practice. His experience includes representing clients in contested divorces, prenuptial agreements, and post-decree enforcement matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Emily Henderson
Associate
Emily Henderson assists clients with family law matters including divorce proceedings, child support calculations, and parenting plan development. She provides dedicated representation while working closely with senior attorneys to ensure comprehensive legal strategies.
Questions
What areas of law does Gevurtz Menashe specialize in?
We focus on three core practice areas: family law (including divorce and custody), estate planning (wills, trusts, and incapacity planning), and family creation law (adoption, surrogacy, and reproductive technology arrangements).
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact our Portland office at 503.227.1515 or our Vancouver office at 360.823.0410 to schedule an initial consultation. We offer appointments at multiple locations across the Pacific Northwest.
Do you handle complex or high-asset divorce cases?
Yes, our attorneys have extensive experience with complex financial divisions, business valuations, and high-asset divorce cases. We work with forensic accountants and other experts to ensure accurate asset characterization and division.
What estate planning documents do you typically recommend?
We typically recommend wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our attorneys tailor estate plans to individual circumstances including minor children, blended families, and business owners.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our approach includes negotiation, mediation, and litigation when necessary, with experienced attorneys handling all aspects of custody evaluations and parenting plan development.
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