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Kathryn D. Bourn

Brownstein Rask LLP β€’ Portland, OR
Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryProbate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 713-6844
Address
1 SW Columbia St., Portland, OR, 97204, US

Professional

About

Kathryn D. Bourn is a seasoned attorney based in Portland, OR, with over 20 years of experience specializing in estate planning, personal injury, and probate law. Her extensive background equips her to guide families through challenging times, ensuring that their loved ones' final affairs are handled with care and professionalism. Kathryn's expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including probate, trust administration, small estate planning, and accessing transfer-on-death assets. Throughout her career, Kathryn has developed a keen understanding of complex family dynamics, allowing her to craft tailored estate plans that meet the unique needs of each client. Her journey in the legal field began with prosecuting domestic assault cases at the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office. This foundational experience in litigation paved the way for her to establish and operate her own family law and bankruptcy practice in Astoria for 11 years. In 2010, Kathryn co-founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing volunteer advocates for foster children. She served as the inaugural executive director of Columbia County's Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, where she played a pivotal role until 2013. Since then, Kathryn has focused her practice in the Portland metropolitan area, honing her skills in probate, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, and estate planning. Her commitment to her clients and community is evident in her comprehensive approach to legal challenges, making her a trusted advocate for individuals and families navigating the intricacies of the legal system. At Brownstein Rask LLP, Kathryn continues to provide exceptional legal support, ensuring that her clients receive the guidance they need during some of life's most difficult moments.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
1995 Cornell Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1987 University of Oregon BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English | French

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
1997 Police Law Enforcement Magazine Point of Law Legal Columns 1996 Police Law Enforcement Magazine Battles on the Homefront
Associations
2013 - Present Multnomah County Bar Association Member 2017 - 2019 Queen's Bench Board Member 1998 - 2003 Oregon Women Lawyers Association Board Member
Speaking
2013 Testimony Before Oregon Legislature Foster Children's Futures Put On Hold 2007 PWCL Volunteer Training Protective Orders for Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Elder Abuse
Updated: Mar 26, 2026