I enjoy challenging legal situations and figuring them out. Really listening to people and answering their questions is a key part of building trusting relationships.
I try to imbue kindness into every part of my work. Each day I am motivated to contribute to the effective operations of Oregon’s schools and public entities by providing thoughtful and practical legal advice. I practice law as well as I can so school and community leaders can continue to perform their essential work […]
After years teaching in schools, I wanted to expand my support of education. Practicing law allows me the privilege of representing our educational community. Serving my clients requires insightful knowledge of the law, but it also necessitates an understanding of the everyday issues my clients face. As a former teacher, I bring value to my […]
By constantly tracking new legislation, I help schools comply with the daily pressures of continuously changing laws. My clients depend on me to know and understand the intricate details of the constantly evolving laws that regulate everyday life in Oregon schools. I often minimize exposure for my clients through strategic planning, comprehensive training and thorough […]
I believe in the mission of your organization and can engage my skills and experience, as well as the individual expertise of 19 attorneys who will collaborate to achieve it. I have built long-term client relationships one case at a time. All the legal technology in the world cannot replace the old-fashioned values of hard […]
Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. was founded on the belief that beyond the basic expectation of providing legal services at the highest level of the profession, we have a responsibility to live up to our core values of inclusion, equality, and respect for people of all backgrounds. As lawyers, we fully support all efforts to address inequities and create positive changes in our society.
While the words we express here are important, we should not lose sight of how our individual actions, each and every day, can contribute to lifting up members of our community when they are most in need. We commit to individually and collectively take action in support of our values and welcome your feedback and ideas so that we can move forward, together, to build a more inclusive community.