Atty. Paul J Debast
Mr. Paul J Debast is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, premarital agreements and 3 other areas of law.
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Paul J Debast is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at DeBast, McFarland & Richardson, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1972) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1972). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1972) and University of Washington (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Paul J Debast is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, premarital agreements and 3 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Paul practices at DeBast, McFarland & Richardson, LLP 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.
Paul J Debast is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oregon →
Paul J Debast is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Oregon →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Paul J Debast is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Oregon →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Paul J Debast is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
Paul J Debast is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Oregon →
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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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