Reviews

Darin Dooley listened attentively to our questions and issues and offered excellent advice.

I cannot say enough about my attorney Brett Callahan. He is an incredibly caring, kind and ethical human being. My legal needs came about due to my Mother and Grandmother dying within one week of each other, and my upbringing in an incredibly dysfunctional family. I knew that I did not want to deal with either of my siblings directly so I retained Brett. Brett was thorough, compassionate, and also a great strategyzer. While navigating probate issues, he had to deal with family members that were irrational, borderline, and narcissistic in their behaviors. I can never thank Brett and Wiki enough for their help. They both stood in the gap for me and I did not have to have any direct contact with my family. Brett also had some very creative ideas that helped bring this to a resolution. I will be forever grateful. Leasia Cleary, LCSW

My life was turned upside down when my wife was diagnosed with three concurrent terminal illnesses. However, since none of the three were immediately life-threatening, we were facing a potentially long term of around the clock health and residential care. While we are relatively financially secure for normal emergencies, few people are prepared for a monthly cost health exceeding $13,000. Medicare would run out after 100 days of skilled nursing, and it appeared that Medicaid was in our near future. I’m certain most of us delay thoughts and preparation for elder care needs, trusts, burial plans and expenses, wills, powers of attorney, etc. I know we did. Fortunately I was told by someone who works in elder care that I needed an attorney as soon as possible. I was given an appointment within days and walked away from that first meeting realizing how much I didn’t know, and even worse, knowing how many potentially devastating errors I would have made without knowledgeable legal advice. I am now more confident in my abilities to deal with my wife’s health care needs and in the ways in which we have positioned ourselves for the future. I recommend the services of Nay & Friedenberg without reservation.

I am working with Garvin on various matters of estate planning, some of which are straightforward (a will, power of attorney, advance directive) and some a bit more complicated (developing a trust). In all respects, Garvin has shown himself to be competent, smart, caring, and efficient. His explanations of the legal points involved are easy for the layperson to follow and understand. His firm's office is centrally located and easy to find, and has large windows overlooking Willamette Park which create a welcoming atmosphere. His firm's staff have likewise been efficient and pleasant. Highest recommendation.

I have worked with Tim Nay and his professional staff for years. Tim Nay does all of the major work for our firm for trusts, estates, guardianships, wrongful death estates and elder law. I would not use anyone else in Oregon. I have been practicing 45 years and Nay and Friedenberg are the very best by any standard.

Garvin at Nay and Friedenberg was invaluable in the process of applying for Medicaid for my father who suffers from dementia. My family and I are very grateful for both his knowledge and his support during that very stressful time. I encourage anyone in the same position to seek him out.

Sam and Megan helped us deftly navigate a very convoluted and complex legal, financial and medical path that helped us care for our mother in the best possible manner. I will be forever thankful that they helped our family maneuver through Medicaid, annuities, income cap trusts, spousal benefits and the like. I recommend Sam & this firm without reservation!