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C.J. Graves - Portland, OR
707 SW Washington Street, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97205
Graves & Swanson LLC
Portland Family Law Lawyer
Overview
In addition to his family law work, C.J. has handled matters involving torts from employment discrimination, to traffic accidents, to sexual assault, to wrongful death cases...
In addition to his family law work, C.J. has handled matters involving torts from employment discrimination, to traffic accidents, to sexual assault, to wrongful death cases...
C.J. invests himself in each and every case he handles, and has a passion for helping his clients resolve their legal matters and move forward with their lives. He has spent his career as a litigator and a trial attorney, and is more comfortable in a court room than in an office.In addition to his family law work, C.J. has handled matters involving torts from employment discrimination, to traffic accidents, to sexual assault, to wrongful death cases. He has a passion for helping individuals and for helping give voice to the individual stories of each of his clients. He served as first chair in numerous trials, including high-conflict cases relating to dissolution, domestic violence, parenting time, custody, and division of property. He has handled legal issues involving jurisdictional challenges, high asset dissolutions, tax implications, and complex matters involving marital estate finance, including but not limited to the separation of businesses, retirement accounts, pensions, and spousal support.
Although C.J. is proficient in the courtroom, he always seeks to resolve cases in the manner most expedient and beneficial to his client's interests. C.J. carefully listens to each of his client's concerns and desires, and tailors the outcomes to suit the client's individualized needs. As a result, C.J. has had remarkable success settling cases for clients, and crafting equitable remedies fit for the specific client.
Prior to law school, C.J. conducted research on juror decision-making, and gave a presentation on the topic at a conference for academic psychologists. He also worked as a jury consultant and psychological analyst on several tort cases. At least two of these cases resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts.
About C.J. Graves
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Sexual Assault
- Victim Rights
- Divorce
- Sex Abuse Litigation
- Parenting Time and Custody
Litigation
- 100%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Languages
- English (Primary)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Multnomah County Bar Association (Member)
- Lewis & Clark Law School Recent Grad Council, 2016 - Present (President)
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon, 2013
J.D.
Honors: Cornelius Honors Society, 2013
Honors: Outstanding Service Award, 2012
Honors: Selected to Mock Trial Regional Team, 2012
Honors: Honors Brief Moot Court, 2011 - University of Portland, 2010
B.A.
Major: English & Psychology
Pro Bono Activities
- SetTheExpectation, Board of Directors, 2017 - Present
- Lewis & Clark Law School Recent Graduate Counsel, President, 2017 - Present
Classes and Seminars
- Navigating Employment & Compensation Issues in Domestic Relations Cases, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, - 2016
- Planning to Practice: Business Planning for Law Firms, Entrepreneur Academy CLE, - 2016
- Impact of Similarity Between Witnesses and Jurors on Juror Decision-Making, Western Psychological Association Regional Professional Conference, - 2010
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About C.J. Graves
Honors
- Rising Stars, SuperLawyers, - 2018
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Oregon, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, - 2017
- Honorable Darleen Ortega Outstanding Mentor Award, Lewis & Clark Law School, - 2015
- Cornelius Honors Society, 2013 - 2018
- Rising Stars, SuperLawyers, - 2019
Office Information
Address
707 SW Washington Street, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97205
Phone
Fax
- 503-406-2561
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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