Atty. Troy Nixon
Troy Nixon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Troy, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025.
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About Troy Nixon at a glance
Troy Nixon is a family law attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at McKean Smith LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar (2007), Oregon, Oregon State Bar (2007), Oregon, Oregon State Bar (2007), and Oregon, Oregon State Bar (2007). Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Troy Nixon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Troy, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Troy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Troy Nixon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Troy Nixon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Troy Nixon is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family 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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