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you know going through a divorce or if

you’re getting married having premarital

agreement that is a huge transition

there’s a ton of literature that the

stress of that process is very difficult

for folks and so helping people through

that transition is enormously rewarding

and people are incredibly grateful one

woman sent me homemade jam for about 20

years every Christmas because she so

appreciated the help and uh the other

thing that’s interesting and

particularly in doing family law I

started out doing real estate but when I

did Family Law particularly doing

divorce cases it occurred to me that I

didn’t have to personally make every

mistake in a relationship myself I could

sort of learn a little bit by a peak

Under the Tent of other relationships

we’ve never had anybody call this firm

and we’re not at a 36,000 case and say

you know my relationship is just so

terrific with my spouse that I’d like to

get divorced that’s not what happens

people call and they’re in pain they’re

scared they just don’t know what to do

and you can hand them this Lifeline um

and if you handle it sensitively their

next chapter is much better you can

really be part of the healing

process when um I’d been practicing law

for since 1975 and in

1993 the orgon legislature created a

thing called the organ task force and

family law the then governor Governor

Roberts was kind enough to appoint me

and then her successor Governor kitaba

reappointed me to continue I did that

for four years and that Oregon task

force on family law created the

legislation that Ma basically made all

of the procedures which we now follow to

do family law family courts mandatory

parenting plans parenting time

enforcement change visitation to

parenting time and I could go on for 20

minutes the successor institution to

that was the Statewide family law

advisory committee

which advised the Chief Justice on

family law matters as well as the state

court administrator I served as the vice

chair of that for 22 years the chair was

always a uh a judge and I was appointed

by four Chief justices along the way

through those 22 years to serve in that

capacity in fact I’m still on the

Futures Committee of the um Statewide

family law advisory committee I keep

trying to resign but they won’t let me

which is flattering but some some day

that’ll happen 2004 I got was privileged

to get an award for the most pro bono

hours expended by any lawyer in private

practice in the Oregon State Bar and

most recently I’m very involved on a

thing called sage which a prominent

lawyer by the name of Ward green started

a few years ago Sage as senior advocates

for generational equity and I make talks

uh to Rotary clubs and so forth trying

to break down political polarization

well we’ve had various speakers here

who’ve done a a terrific job too so I’ve

been very involved in that Community

project and many

others

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Portland, OR family law attorney Bill Howe talks about the most rewarding aspect of his practice and his service to the community. Going through a divorce or preparing for marriage with a premarital agreement involves a significant life transition. The stress associated with these processes can be challenging for individuals, and he finds assisting them through this transition highly rewarding. Clients often express gratitude, with gestures such as sending homemade jam as a token of appreciation.

In the realm of family law, particularly in divorce cases, he recognizes an insightful aspect. As a family law practitioner, he understands that personal experience of every mistake in a relationship is not necessary. Learning from the challenges and dynamics of various relationships provides him with valuable insights. He notes that individuals rarely call seeking divorce due to a fantastic relationship; instead, they reach out when in pain, scared, and unsure of what to do. Providing assistance during these challenging times serves as a lifeline, contributing to the healing process and facilitating a better next chapter for the individuals involved.

With a legal career spanning since 1975, he has a rich history of contributions to the field. Serving on the Oregon Task Force on Family Law from 1993 to 1997, he played a key role in crafting instrumental legislation that made various family law procedures mandatory. This included aspects such as family courts, parenting plans, parenting time enforcement, and changes from visitation to parenting time. Subsequently, his involvement in the Statewide Family Law Advisory Committee for 22 years, including serving as Vice Chair, showcased his commitment and expertise. Recognition came in 2004 with an award for the most pro bono hours expended by any lawyer in private practice in the Oregon State Bar.

Presently, his active involvement in “SAGE” (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity) demonstrates his continued commitment to community engagement. Initiatives include giving talks to Rotary clubs, aiming to bridge political polarization and contribute to community projects focused on generational equity. Despite attempts to resign from certain roles, ongoing invitations highlight the lasting impact and significance of his contributions to the legal and community landscape.

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