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Michael Hallas

Michael Hallas, Attorney at Law • Portland, OR
Divorce & SeparationEmployment LawInsurancePersonal Injury

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Email
Phone
(833) 365-5113
Address
Portland, OR, US

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About

**Michael Hallas, Attorney at Law** *Portland, OR* Michael Hallas is a dedicated and experienced attorney based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in family law, employment law, insurance, and personal injury. With a comprehensive background in legal practice, Michael offers a unique perspective that empowers clients to navigate complex legal challenges effectively. In his family law practice, Michael focuses on representing clients in various matters including divorce, custody disputes, parenting time, child and spousal support, and domestic violence restraining order litigation. He is committed to providing compassionate and efficient legal counsel, understanding that each client's situation is unique. While he is well-versed in litigation and prepared to advocate fiercely in contested matters, Michael excels in collaborative and cooperative divorce processes. He prioritizes pre-litigation planning, mediation preparation, and out-of-court negotiations, helping clients identify their goals and commonalities with opposing parties. Before establishing his family law practice, Michael gained extensive experience in tort defense for insurance companies, plaintiff's personal injury subrogation litigation, adversarial bankruptcy proceedings, and employment disputes. His diverse legal background equips him with the skills to view disputes from multiple angles, allowing him to build compelling cases for his clients while strategically undermining opposing positions. Michael Hallas’s unwavering commitment to his clients, combined with his strategic approach to legal challenges, positions him as a trusted advocate in the Portland community. Whether you are facing a family law issue or require assistance in employment or personal injury matters, Michael is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

About Divorce & Separation Law

Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.

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Credentials

Education
2001 Lewis & Clark Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1995 University of California - Santa Cruz BA
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2001 Environmental and Natural Resources Certificate, Lewis & Clark Law School
Publications
2014 McKinley Irvin Family Law Blog Tips for Grandparents Seeking Custody of Grandchildren 2013 McKinley Irvin Family Law Blog Evaluators and Advocates in Child Custody Cases
Associations
2013 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member (Inactive) 2012 - Present Multnomah County Circuit Court Child's Attorney Representation Panel Member 2007 - Present Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section Member 2006 - Present Oregon State Bar Member 2013 - 2017 Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
Speaking
2014 Lawyers Representing Minors in Multnomah County Ethics of representing minors
Updated: Apr 09, 2026
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