Kendall Gourley-Paterson

Kendall Gourley-Paterson

  • Family Law
  • Oregon
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Kendall was a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Kathryn Villa-Smith of the Multnomah County Circuit Court and previously clerked for Hon. Nan Waller in the Multnomah County Presiding Court as well as Hon. Merilyn Litzenberger. As a Judicial Clerk, she gained knowledge and experience with opportunities to research a wide variety of legal issues in civil, criminal, and probate law. She also worked closely with the family law departments in all facets of litigation.

During law school, Kendall was the Senior Research Editor for the Santa Clara Law Review, participated extensively in moot court competitions, and was research assistant to Prof. Phillip Jimenez. Kendall also gained experience as a summer clerk for the San Jose City Attorney’s Office, appearing in court on behalf of the City of San Jose.

Practice Area
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
Oregon State Bar
ID Number: 186093
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D.
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Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Multnomah Bar Association
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Current
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Gus J Solomon Inn of Court
Member
Current
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Oregon Family Law Practitioners
Member
Current
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Washington State Bar  # 49344
Member
- Current
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McKean Smith
1140 SW 11th Ave
Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
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Telephone: (503) 567-7967