- Divorce
- Child SupportPrior to joining Dole Coalwell, Cadence completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Judge Cynthia Carlson of the Lane County Circuit Court, working extensively with a docket of domestic relations matters, contempt, administrative child support hearings, and treatment court. Cadence practiced several years of criminal defense with the Umpqua Valley Public Defender.
- Adoption
- GuardianshipCadence’s practice at Dole Coalwell includes school law, litigation, land use and real estate, family law, guardianships, probate and estate planning. She was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2011 and is admitted to practice in federal district court.
- Spousal Support3. Identifying Issues & Exploring Solutions: The mediator assists the parties in identifying issues and areas of agreement. The mediator then assists the parties in developing solutions for areas in which there is not initial agreement. Typically, issues in need of resolution are grouped and organized so that a limited number of issues are the focus of each meeting. For example, in a divorce, the second session may focus on parenting issues; the third on property and debt distribution; and the fourth on cash flow issues such as child and spousal support.
- Criminal Defense
- Wrongful Death
- Restraining Order
- Business DisputesHis practice envelops a large range of areas, but he particularly focuses on estate planning, adoptions, mediation, family law mediation, probates, guardianship and conservatorship. His practice also includes real estate, business law and foreclosures.
- Business TransactionsJim Forrester has practiced all aspects of family law since 2009. A significant portion of Jim's practice now includes family law mediation wherein Jim works with both parties to help them resolve their case without the stress and expense of going to court. If the parties are able to reach an agreement in mediation, then Jim’s litigation experience and his involvement in complex real estate and business transactions provides him with the ability to draft settlement documents that the court will accept and that will withstand the test of time.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Wrongful TerminationJason’s employment practice includes representing both employers and employees in a wide variety of employment disputes, including civil and administrative claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage claims.
- Employment Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesJason obtained his law degree at Willamette University College of Law and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2002. His practice is broad and covers many areas, including civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, probates, guardianships and conservatorships, business, employment, contracts, and landlord-tenant matters.
- Property Damage
- Personal Injury
- Estate PlanningA retainer is an advance to guarantee payment for work to be performed. Whether you will be asked to pay a retainer depends on the type of case you have. We generally ask for retainers in domestic relation cases and other litigation matters. The amount of the retainer will depend on the complexity of the case. In most other cases such as contracts, estate planning, and land use, we bill monthly for our services.
- WillsAnyone with a family or property should have some form of estate plan. Wills and trusts are estate planning devices which allow you to name the person you wish to handle your affairs and to give specific, legally enforceable instructions for the distribution of your property following your death. Deciding whether to use a will or a trust depends on a number of factors ranging from your family situation to the nature of your property holdings. Living trusts are popular alternatives to traditional wills but both have advantages and disadvantages which should be discussed with a lawyer before choosing which form to use. Whether you choose a will or a trust, having an estate plan will give you and your family peace of mind and save your estate money.
- TrustsHis primary practice areas include real estate, business law, estate planning, probates, trust administration, secured transactions, and timber law.
- Probate
- ForeclosureHis real estate practice includes both transactional work and disputes such as boundary line disputes, easement disputes, and foreclosures.
- Tax Law