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Contact
Email
Phone
(503) 713-6944
Address
900 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, US
Professional
About
David has focused almost exclusively on family law since he began practicing law in Oregon in 2001. His experience lends itself to assisting clients with a variety of issues. David joined the Wyse Kadish LLP as an associate in 2004, and became a partner in 2008. Prior to Wyse Kadish, he worked at Gevurtz Menashe for several years. Over the last five years, David has strengthened his focus on mediation and Collaborative Divorce. Serving as a mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer provides David, and those he serves, with more satisfying, positively-transforming results. As a lawyer, as in life, David’s goal is to leave people better off than he found them. While legal matters can be taxing, David’s awareness of his clients’ needs and his ability to communicate serve his clients well. David is grateful for the referrals he receives from his current and former clients. These, along with the many referrals he receives from lawyers, counselors, CPAs, judges and friends are a testament to the fine work David does. While not practicing law or participating in the community, David enjoys time with his wife, daughters, and dog, Jelly. He has advanced ranks in both kung-fu and karate and loves exploring Portland’s many great restaurants and tasting Oregon Pinots.
About Alimony Law
Alimony attorneys help spouses negotiate and obtain fair spousal support during and after divorce proceedings. Common matters include spousal support, alimony modification, enforcement, temporary support.
Credentials
Education
2001 Lewis & Clark Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1996 University of Colorado - Boulder BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991 Cranbrook Kingswood
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2011 Forty under 40 - - runner up, Portland Business Journal 2001 Cornelius Honor Society, Northwestern School of Law 2000 Pro Bono Award, Northwestern School of Law 1996 Cum Laude, University of Colorado
Publications
2010 Multnomah Lawyer “You May Know Me…” 2006 Oregon State Bar Family Law Newsletter Co-Author of Parenting Plans: A Proposal for Oregon 2004 Oregon State Bar Family Law Newsletter Co-Author of Austin and Austin Compensatory Spousal Support and the Fatal “Or”
Associations
2016 - Present Multnomah Bar Foundation Membership Committee, Chair 2009 - Present Multnomah Bar Association Mid-Size Firm Partners' Roundtable Founder, Member, Former Chair 2006 - Present Northwestern School of Law Class Agent 2004 - Present Clackamas County Bar Association Member 2004 - Present Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners Member
Speaking
2017 The Robe as Sword and Shield The role judges play in enforcing professionalism inside and outside of the courtroom. 2014 ONLD Family Law CLE Child Support 2014 Family Law Seminar Series Family Law ADR 2013 Inn of Court Ethical Marketing 2011 Networking and Career Building for Lawyers Building Your Career One Lunch at a Time
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Updated: Jun 03, 2026