Atty. Stephen L Griffith

Atty. Stephen L Griffith

Mr. Stephen L Griffith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, will and trust disputes.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen L Griffith at a glance

Stephen L Griffith is a Retired Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1977) and Utah U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1977) and Harvard University (B.A. Oxford, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen L Griffith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, will and trust disputes
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Stephen practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen L Griffith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen L Griffith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Stephen L Griffith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

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.

Stephen L Griffith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen L Griffith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Stephen L Griffith

Where is Stephen L Griffith's law office located?
Stephen L Griffith's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen L Griffith handle?
Stephen L Griffith focuses on trusts, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Stephen L Griffith practiced law?
Stephen L Griffith has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Stephen L Griffith go to law school?
Stephen L Griffith earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Oxford, 1967).
How can I contact Stephen L Griffith for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen L Griffith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen L Griffith received?
Stephen L Griffith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1977
B.A. Oxford
Harvard University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1977
Utah U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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