Thomas A Bittner

Tom was born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon. In 1982 he graduated from Lewis & Clark College in Portland with a degree in psychology. Prior to attending Northwestern School of Law, Tom worked for four years, including two years as a legal assistant at this firm. While attending law school, he also worked as a law clerk for the firm. In 1989 Tom graduated from law school, magna cum laude.

Following law school, Tom was privileged to clerk for the Honorable Mary Deits on the Oregon Court of Appeals and then for the Honorable Otto Skopil on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Tom joined the firm as an associate in 1991 and became a partner in 1998.

Tom’s practice focuses on family law, where he has developed a reputation in the community for being straightforward and reasonable. In addition to practicing family law at the trial level, Tom also handles domestic relations appeals. He is a family law mediator and frequently serves as such for the Oregon Court of Appeals. Tom also practices collaborative law.

Oregon Academy of Family Law Practioners

Past President, Board Member (current)

Current

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2003 - Current

Oregon State Bar  # 901785

Member

1990 - Current

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

ID Number: 901785

Since 1990