Atty. Patrick Lavis
Mr. Patrick Lavis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law.
Elder Law & More Attorney · Serving Astoria, OR · 66+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Lavis at a Glance
Patrick Lavis is a personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, poa, and elder law attorney based in Astoria, Oregon. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1960). Serves clients in Astoria, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Lavis
- Mr. Patrick Lavis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law
- Patrick has been licensed for 66 years
- Patrick practices in Astoria, OR
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Lavis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Lavis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Astoria.
Personal Injury in Astoria
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Patrick Lavis is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Estate Planning & Probate in Astoria
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Patrick Lavis is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →
Workers Compensation in Astoria
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Patrick Lavis is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oregon →
Power of Attorney in Astoria
Patrick Lavis is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Oregon →
Elder Law in Astoria
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Patrick Lavis is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Astoria
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 Astoria 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 venue, 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.
Astoria Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Astoria-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Astoria Choose Patrick Lavis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Lavis's practice in the field of personal injury, estate planning, workers comp, poa, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Lavis brings 66+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, estate planning, and workers comp, Patrick Lavis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Astoria
A Astoria-based practice means Patrick Lavis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick Lavis Handles in Astoria
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick Lavis has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Patrick Lavis directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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