Attorneys

Paul J. DeBast
Portland, Oregon

Areas of Practice:: 100% Family Law Including Divorce, Custody Disputes, Premarital Agreements

Education:: Willamette University College of Law, Salem, Oregon, 1972
J.D.; University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1969
B.A.
Major: Political Science

Published Works:: "Spousal Support: Myths & Realities", Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 2005

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Accessing Retirement Benefits After Divorce, Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 2008; Bucking the Trend in Spousal Support, Lewis and Clark Law School, 2006; Spousal Support Myths and Realities, Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 2005; Business Value & Divorce, An Analysis of Oregon Appellate Cases, Oregon State Bar, 2005; Avoiding Life Insurance Malpractice in Divorce Cases, Oregon State Bar, 2004; Avoiding Malpractice in Oregon Divorces, Clackamas County Bar Association, 2004; What Every Good Divorce Lawyer Needs to Know About Life Insurance, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2004; Innovative Tax Solutions for Divorce Cases, Washington County Bar Association, 2004; Tips & Tricks to Obtain the Best Settlement, American Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 2003; Webber vs. Olsen and the Problem with Stipulated Judgments, Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 2000; Retirement Accounts in Dissolution Cases, Washington County Bar Association, 1990; Handling Retirement Benefits in Dissolution Cases, Oregon State Bar, 1985

Honors and Awards:: Oregon Super Lawyer, 2006 - 2008; AV Rating by Martindale-Hubble (Highest Ranking), 1985 - 2008

Professional Associations and Memberships:: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2000 - Present; Member; Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 1994 - Present; Member, Founder, Past Director; American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1972 - Present; Member; Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section, 1972 - Present; Past President; Washington County Bar Association, 1972 - Present; Member, Past President

Pro Bono Activities:: Director, Metropolitan Public Defender's Office, 1991 - 2006; President, Metropolitan Public Defender's Office, 2003 - 2006; Director, Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1994 - 1996; Member, West Side Light Rail Citizen's Advisory Committee, 1990 - 1995; Chairman, Central Beaverton Advisory Committee, 1989 - 1993; Member, Beaverton Sister Cities Foundation, 1986 - 1992; President, Beaverton Sister Cities Foundation, 1990; Director of Tualatin Valley Mental Health Center, 1981 - 1989; President, Director of Tualatin Valley Mental Health Center, 1981 - 1989