Elizabeth A. Arwood
Arwood & Blum, PLLC
Elizabeth is an experienced litigator and practitioner in the areas of juvenile law, family law, business law and criminal defense. Within the area of family law, she has represented clients in parenting and child support, parentage, nonparental custody, dissolution, modification, and adoption cases. Within juvenile law, Elizabeth has experience with Becca Bill cases (Truancy, At Risk Youth, and Children In Need of Services), representation of youth in juvenile dependency proceedings, and juvenile offender matters. She has successfully resolved many criminal matters including domestic violence cases, assault, DUI, MIP (minor in possession), violations of the Vancouver Municipal Code, unlawful camping, trespass, disorderly conduct, animal cruelty, robbery and others. Elizabeth has entered clients into diversion, deferred sentences, and represented clients on probation violations. Elizabeth especially enjoys advocating for clients at trial. Additionally, Elizabeth is trained in Collaborative Practice and is happy to offer this service to clients as an alternative for those who wish to resolve their cases entirely outside of court.
Prior to founding Arwood & Blum, PLLC, Elizabeth was the principal attorney at Arwood Law, PLLC for over five years. Elizabeth graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law magna cum laude. During law school, Elizabeth also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration, with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. During school, Elizabeth worked as a graduate fellow and assisted two business school professors with research and scholarship. She co-authored published articles on the topics of international terrorism and its impact on organizations and management; and, servant teaching and its use in managing stakeholder relationships. Elizabeth’s experiences and studies in MBA school, as well as her successful operation of her own law practice, provide Elizabeth with the ability to approach business law representation with a unique perspective.
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's Lists, Cali Awards (highest grade in class) in Property Law and Constitutional Law II
- Activities: Tax Moot Court, Business Law Club, Externships
- Gonzaga University
- MBA (2010) | Business
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- Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
- University of Oregon
- B.A. (2006) | Political Science
- Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, Order of Omega, Dean's Lists
- Managing Member
- Arwood & Blum, PLLC
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- Principal Attorney
- Arwood Law, PLLC
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- Hearsay
- Clark County Bar Association
- Title 26 Guardian Ad Litems, Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section Monthly Meeting
- Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section
- Clark County Bar Association
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- Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section
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- Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyer Section
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- Oregon
- Oregon State Bar
- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Juvenile Law
- Website
- Arwood & Blum Website