Atty. Cathy Steele Tappel

Atty. Cathy Steele Tappel

Cathy Steele Tappel is a lawyer practicing divorce, domestic relations, paternity. Cathy received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Portland Portland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Cathy Steele Tappel at a glance

Cathy Steele Tappel is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Cathy Steele Tappel. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and paternity. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987) and Oregon (1989). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1987) and California Polytechnic State University (B.S., 1978). Active member of Multnomah County Bar Association State Bar of California (inactive) Oregon Women Lawyers. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cathy Steele Tappel is a lawyer practicing divorce, domestic relations, paternity
  • Cathy received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Cathy practices at Cathy Steele Tappel in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Cathy Steele Tappel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cathy Steele Tappel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Paternity

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Cathy Steele Tappel's law office located?
Cathy Steele Tappel's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Cathy Steele Tappel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cathy Steele Tappel handle?
Cathy Steele Tappel focuses on divorce, family law, paternity. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Cathy Steele Tappel practiced law?
Cathy Steele Tappel has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Cathy Steele Tappel go to law school?
Cathy Steele Tappel earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1987
B.S.
California Polytechnic State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
Oregon
Admitted: 1989

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