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