Atty. James D. McVittie

Atty. James D. McVittie

James D. McVittie is a lawyer practicing elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills, trusts and 6 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. McVittie at a glance

James D. McVittie is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Legacy Preservation Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1988) and Washington (1988). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark (J.D., 1987) and Washington State University (B.A., 1983). Active member of Multnomah Bar Association Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James D. McVittie is a lawyer practicing elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills, trusts and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Legacy Preservation Law in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James D. McVittie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. McVittie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

James D. McVittie is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Oregon →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James D. McVittie is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Oregon →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. McVittie

Where is James D. McVittie's law office located?
James D. McVittie's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Legacy Preservation Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. McVittie handle?
James D. McVittie focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James D. McVittie practiced law?
James D. McVittie has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James D. McVittie go to law school?
James D. McVittie earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James D. McVittie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark
- 1987
B.A.
Washington State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1988
Washington
Admitted: 1988

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