Christopher David Hamilton
McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC
I grew up in Tualatin with a giant family, one biological brother and numerous informally adopted siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. I earned a BS at Western Oregon University and both a law degree and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution right here at Willamette University College of Law. If the academics matter to you, I was named outstanding Male Graduate of the class of 2009 at WOU and was ranked 8th in the class of 2012 at WUCL.
I’m looking to help others who, like so many of my informal siblings, have problematic biological or marital families and need to make sure the family that they’ve chosen (and who have chosen them back) are the ones that doctors and other professionals look to in case of incapacity and are the ones who receive the benefits of their estate in the end.
I’m also looking to work with families who are establishing a business, an investment property, or some other piece of wealth they can pass to their kids, breaking a cycle of generational poverty. I can help these families understand how to protect that new wealth in the present and build an estate plan to transfer it to the right people after death.
I balance my work time with time spent dancing (swing and fusion), consuming just about any form of sci-fi and fantasy (reading, watching, gaming), skiing, and connecting with the people I love.
- Willamette University College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Magna Cum Laude.
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- Western Oregon University
- B.S. | Public Policy and Administration
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- Honors: Delmer Dewey Award for Outstanding Male Graduate. Suma Cum Laude.
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- Attorney/Owner
- Willamette Elder Law, PC
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- Partner
- McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC
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- Associate Attorney
- McGinty & Belcher, Attorneys, P.C.
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- Member/Attorney
- Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC
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- The attorneys at Hanson & Walgenkim are dedicated to serving consumers in Oregon. Our practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Law, Consumer Law and Auto Fraud. With an offices located in Salem and Portland, Oregon, we handle cases throughout the state, including Salem, Portland, Eugene, and Medford. Please call 503-383-1496 for a free phone evaluation and speak with a lawyer today.
- Contract Attorney
- Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC
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- Provide legal services to clients of Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC through an of counsel agreement in a variety of areas, including elder law, consumer protection, guardianship law, and education law. See more about Hanson & Walgenkim at hansonwalgenkim.com
- Owner/Attorney
- Christopher D. Hamilton, PC
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- Provide direct and contract legal services to individuals and law firms in Oregon in a variety of areas, including education law, elder law, consumer protection, guardianship, contract drafting, and alternative dispute resolution.
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- Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation
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- Education law is a complex and constantly evolving myriad of federal, regional, and state rules, regulations, and cases. As a parent, it is difficult to understand this ever-changing area of law and figure out how to apply it to your child's unique situation. Wiscarson Law can help you by working with you and your school district or education service district in a variety of ways, including: Helping develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan; Guiding parents through the special education process; Talking to public education personnel; Providing "behind the scenes" legal advice or assistance; Attending meetings; Assisting with eligibility determinations for special education services; Helping determine and ensure appropriate specially designed instruction; Helping find and secure an appropriate placement; Filing Complaints and Due Process Complaints with State Departments of Education; Advocating in special education mediations; Negotiating settlements; Attending disciplinary proceedings for regular and special education students; and Helping navigate other educational issues for successful resolutions. To schedule a free initial consultation, please contact Wiscarson Law today.
- Law Clerk
- Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation
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- Guardianship: Who Needs One and How It Works
- r.i.s.e. Conference Supplement
- Self Disclosure in Employment and Higher Education
- Building Futures Conference Supplement
- What Should this IEP Say Anyway?
- Oregon Disability Megaconference Supplement
- Research Writing and the Law, WR123 Composition--Research, Portland, Oregon
- Linn-Benton Community College
- Behavior and the IEP, Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair, Battlground Washington
- Washington Education Association
- FAPE 101: Special Education Law BAsics, Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair, Battlground Washington
- Washington Education Association
- Dyslexia Expert Panel, Dislecksia: The Movie screening, Portland, Oregon
- Decoding Dyslexia Oregon
- What Should this IEP Say Anyway?, Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair, Battlground Washington
- Washington Education Association
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- Willamette University College of Law
- Marion County Bar Association
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- Elder Law Section, Oregon State Bar
- Member
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- Estate Planning and Administration Sectionm, Oregon State Bar
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- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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- Oregon State Bar # 123331
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- Multnomah County Bar Association
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- Oregon
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- U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
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Free Consultation
45 minute initial consultation - Credit Cards Accepted
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Guardianship
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
- WillametteElderLaw.com