Michael Dwyer
Senior Mediator
Senior Mediator · Lawyer
Michael 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.
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Approach
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I strive to offer clients leadership, guidance and support as they experience the enormous pain and stress of family conflict and upheaval. My intention is to serve all my clients with intelligence, compassion and dedication.
Family Mediation, Divorce, Elder Law, Personal Injury, Probate
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Hourly rate
$350
| Format | Duration | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $350 | Flat fees apply to some services. |
Related programs
- Family Law Mediation
- Divorce & Separation
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Elder Law & Care Disputes