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Collin C. McKean

Collin C. McKean

McKean Smith, protecting your future.
  • Business Law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law ...
  • Oregon, Washington
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Biography

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.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Washington
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Principal Attorney
McKean Smith LLC
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Partner
McKinley Irvin
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Attorney
McKean Law Office
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Assoicate
Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe PC
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Attorney
McKean Law LLC
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Education
Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D. (2005) | Law
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Warner Pacific College
B.A. (2000) | American Studies
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Warner Pacific College
B.S. (2000) | Business Administration
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Awards
Silver Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer Oregon
Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyer Oregon
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Super Lawyer Oregon
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Rising Star Washington
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Rising Star Oregon
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Rising Star Oregon
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Rising Star Washington
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Rising Star Oregon
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Rising Star Lawyer Washington
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Rising Star Lawyer Oregon
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Rising Star Oregon
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Rising Star Lawyer Washington
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Rising Star Lawyer Oregon
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Award of Merit
Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Public Service Award
Oregon Bar Association, Oregon New Lawyers Division
Professional Associations
Lawyers' Campaign for Equal Justice Advisory Board
Member
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Oregon Association of Family Law Professionals
Member
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Oregon Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Treasurer
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Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Board
Board Member
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
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Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
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Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
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Oregon State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
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Lawyers Campaign for Equal Justice
Board Member
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Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division
Executive Committee
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Oregon State Bar Leadership College
Fellow
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Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates
Region 5 Representative
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Oregon Statewide Family Law Advisory Committee, Parenting Plan Outreach Sub-Committee
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Oregon State Bar Association Family Law Section, Annual Conference, Sun River, Oregon
Oregon State Bar Association
Certifications
Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate
Lewis and Clark Law School
Websites & Blogs
Website
McKean Smith
Contact & Map
McKean Smith - Portland
1140 SW 11th Avenue
Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
Telephone: (503) 567-7967
Fax: (503) 765-7443
McKean Smith - Vancouver
655 W Columbia Way
Ste 504
Vancouver, WA 98660
Telephone: (360) 502-7022