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Christopher David Hamilton

Christopher David Hamilton

McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
  • Oregon
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Biography

I grew up in Tualatin with a giant family, one biological brother and numerous informally adopted siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. I earned a BS at Western Oregon University and both a law degree and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution right here at Willamette University College of Law. If the academics matter to you, I was named outstanding Male Graduate of the class of 2009 at WOU and was ranked 8th in the class of 2012 at WUCL.

I’m looking to help others who, like so many of my informal siblings, have problematic biological or marital families and need to make sure the family that they’ve chosen (and who have chosen them back) are the ones that doctors and other professionals look to in case of incapacity and are the ones who receive the benefits of their estate in the end.

I’m also looking to work with families who are establishing a business, an investment property, or some other piece of wealth they can pass to their kids, breaking a cycle of generational poverty. I can help these families understand how to protect that new wealth in the present and build an estate plan to transfer it to the right people after death.

I balance my work time with time spent dancing (swing and fusion), consuming just about any form of sci-fi and fantasy (reading, watching, gaming), skiing, and connecting with the people I love.

Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
  • Guardianship
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    45 minute initial consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney/Owner
Willamette Elder Law, PC
- Current
Partner
McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC
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Associate Attorney
McGinty & Belcher, Attorneys, P.C.
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Member/Attorney
Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC
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The attorneys at Hanson & Walgenkim are dedicated to serving consumers in Oregon. Our practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Law, Consumer Law and Auto Fraud. With an offices located in Salem and Portland, Oregon, we handle cases throughout the state, including Salem, Portland, Eugene, and Medford. Please call 503-383-1496 for a free phone evaluation and speak with a lawyer today.
Contract Attorney
Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC
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Provide legal services to clients of Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC through an of counsel agreement in a variety of areas, including elder law, consumer protection, guardianship law, and education law. See more about Hanson & Walgenkim at hansonwalgenkim.com
Owner/Attorney
Christopher D. Hamilton, PC
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Provide direct and contract legal services to individuals and law firms in Oregon in a variety of areas, including education law, elder law, consumer protection, guardianship, contract drafting, and alternative dispute resolution.
Attorney
Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation
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Education law is a complex and constantly evolving myriad of federal, regional, and state rules, regulations, and cases. As a parent, it is difficult to understand this ever-changing area of law and figure out how to apply it to your child's unique situation. Wiscarson Law can help you by working with you and your school district or education service district in a variety of ways, including: Helping develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan; Guiding parents through the special education process; Talking to public education personnel; Providing "behind the scenes" legal advice or assistance; Attending meetings; Assisting with eligibility determinations for special education services; Helping determine and ensure appropriate specially designed instruction; Helping find and secure an appropriate placement; Filing Complaints and Due Process Complaints with State Departments of Education; Advocating in special education mediations; Negotiating settlements; Attending disciplinary proceedings for regular and special education students; and Helping navigate other educational issues for successful resolutions. To schedule a free initial consultation, please contact Wiscarson Law today.
Law Clerk
Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation
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Education
Willamette University College of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Magna Cum Laude.
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Western Oregon University
B.S. | Public Policy and Administration
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Honors: Delmer Dewey Award for Outstanding Male Graduate. Suma Cum Laude.
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Professional Associations
Marion County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Elder Law Section, Oregon State Bar
Member
- Current
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Estate Planning and Administration Sectionm, Oregon State Bar
Member
- Current
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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Member
- Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 123331
Member
- Current
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Multnomah County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Guardianship: Who Needs One and How It Works
r.i.s.e. Conference Supplement
Self Disclosure in Employment and Higher Education
Building Futures Conference Supplement
What Should this IEP Say Anyway?
Oregon Disability Megaconference Supplement
Speaking Engagements
Research Writing and the Law, WR123 Composition--Research, Portland, Oregon
Linn-Benton Community College
Behavior and the IEP, Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair, Battlground Washington
Washington Education Association
FAPE 101: Special Education Law BAsics, Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair, Battlground Washington
Washington Education Association
Dyslexia Expert Panel, Dislecksia: The Movie screening, Portland, Oregon
Decoding Dyslexia Oregon
What Should this IEP Say Anyway?, Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair, Battlground Washington
Washington Education Association
Certifications
Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Willamette University College of Law
Websites & Blogs
Website
WillametteElderLaw.com
Contact & Map
Willamette Elder Law, PC
3855 River Rd N
Keizer, OR 97303
Telephone: (503) 908-4529
Fax: (503) 722-1084