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Neutral ProfileMichael Dwyer has been named Lawyer of the Year three times for Family Mediation in Portland by Best Lawyers of America (2019, 2017, and 2015). Listed in Best Lawyers and Oregon SuperLawyers, Michael provides the highest quality mediation services for families. He has taught at the Straus Institute for Conflict Resolution at Pepperdine College of Law and Willamette College of Law. He is committed to providing client-oriented mediation services customized to the needs of his clients. Michael Dwyer has mediated over a thousand family and divorce cases since making the transition from trial lawyer to mediator-lawyer many years ago. In making that transition, he underwent extensive training with some of the country’s finest teachers of conflict resolution. Michael also has a long, distinguished career as a trial lawyer.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
Loyola of Los Angeles Law School
J.D. · Law
Class of 1977
University of California Los Angeles
B.A.
Class of 1974
Work History
3 PositionsPresident
Multnomah Bar Association
2008 – 2009
Served as President.
Instructor
Straus Institute for Conflict Resolution at Pepperdine College of Law
Taught divorce mediation.
Instructor
Willamette College of Law
Taught mediation.
Honors & Recognition
3 HonorsLawyer of the Year for Family Mediation in Portland
Best Lawyers of America
2019
Also awarded in 2017 and 2015.
Oregon SuperLawyer
SuperLawyers
2007
Listed since 2007.
Preeminent AV-rated attorney
Martindale-Hubbell
Highest lawyer rating given to a lawyer by his peers for skill and ethics.
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $350 | Family Law Mediation |
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