Atty. Steven M Zipper

Atty. Steven M Zipper

Steve combines his 17 years as an estate planning attorney with a solid tax background working at two of the "Big Five" accounting firms. As Shareholder of the estate planning practice Steve manages the business and assists clients with all aspects of their estate plans including wills, trusts, life insurance planning, estate and trust administration after death (including probate), and business succession planning, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.

Portland Portland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven M Zipper at a glance

Steven M Zipper is a Shareholder based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Gevurtz Menashe, Attorneys at Law. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1996) and Washington (2004). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Active member of Oregon State Bar Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steve combines his 17 years as an estate planning attorney with a solid tax background working at two of the "Big Five" accounting firms
  • As Shareholder of the estate planning practice Steve manages the business and assists clients with all aspects of their estate plans including wills, trusts, life insurance planning, estate and trust administration after death (including probate), and business succession planning, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning
  • Steve’s focus is on helping people plan for protecting what is important to them, both during life and upon their deaths
  • As an estate planning attorney, Steve is a sincere advocate and planner, working with clients through the complexities of their situations
  • In his personal life Steve enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling around Portland and planning for his next big travel adventure!

Practice Areas Explained

Steven M Zipper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven M Zipper 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steven M Zipper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Steven M Zipper

Where is Steven M Zipper's law office located?
Steven M Zipper's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Gevurtz Menashe, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven M Zipper handle?
Steven M Zipper focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Steven M Zipper practiced law?
Steven M Zipper has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Steven M Zipper go to law school?
Steven M Zipper earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Steven M Zipper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1996
Washington
Admitted: 2004

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