Ellyn Stier
Lake Oswego,OR
Summary
Effective former lawyer with proven track record of excellent written and oral communication skills, compassionate and ethical representation of diverse clients, and negotiation for favorable settlements. Multitasking former business owner and employer who works well independently and collaboratively as part of team. Seeking a part-time position.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney/Owner
Lake Oswego Elder Law and Ellyn R. Stier, Attorney at Law
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Managed all aspects of the business including client intake, designing and maintaining website, supervising staff and bookkeeping. Drafted and administered wills and trusts. Represented elders and/or their family members in court for guardianships, conservatorships and financial exploitation cases. Career highlights include:
- Obtained six figure wrongful death settlement for daughter of Alzheimer’s patient who was neglected by her care facility.
- Secured release from locked memory care unit for client who was misdiagnosed with dementia.
- Obtained six figure settlement for senior with complex medical issues who was struck by a motor vehicle in a crosswalk.
- Successfully petitioned for guardian and conservator to be appointed for man with dementia who was financially exploited by an attorney.
- Successfully sued health maintenance organization for medical malpractice with respect to an Alzheimer’s patient.
Trial Attorney
Metropolitan Public Defender
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Represented indigent criminal defendants in jury trials, probation violation hearings and fugitive proceedings. Worked closely with a team of paralegals, investigators and expert witnesses. Was one of the first attorneys to represent alleged felons, including teenagers, in Ballot Measure 11 mandatory minimum sentencing cases.
Law Clerk
Federal Public Defender
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Researched and wrote pretrial motions, trial and sentencing memoranda and appellate briefs, often involving complex constitutional issues.
Law Clerk
Multnomah County Legal Aid
06.1991 - 08.1991
- Assisted attorneys in the administrative law unit with public benefits issues. Drafted educational materials regarding contact with police.
Paralegal
Kehoe, Doyle, Playter & Novick
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Prepared workers compensation and Social Security Disability claims. Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records.
Education
J.D. - Law
Northwestern School of Law
Portland, Oregon05-1993
B.A. - English
Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut05-1987
Skills
- Project management and organization
- Negotiation and mediation
- Active listening and client counseling
- Analytical reasoning
- Written and oral advocacy
- Creative and critical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Small business operations
- Employee management and supervision
- Quickbooks
- Customer service
Timeline
Attorney/Owner
Lake Oswego Elder Law and Ellyn R. Stier, Attorney at Law
01.2001 - 01.2021
Trial Attorney
Metropolitan Public Defender
01.1994 - 01.1999
Law Clerk
Federal Public Defender
01.1992 - 01.1993
Law Clerk
Multnomah County Legal Aid
06.1991 - 08.1991
Paralegal
Kehoe, Doyle, Playter & Novick
01.1988 - 01.1990
J.D. - Law
Northwestern School of Law
B.A. - English
Trinity College
Publications
- Assistant Editor: A Benchguide for the Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act, Oregon Judicial Department (2008).
- Author: Adult Protective Proceedings to Benefit Victims of Elder Abuse, Representing Elder Abuse Victims, Oregon Law Institute (2005).
- Author: Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity: How and When to Involve the Family, Oregon State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Section Newsletter (July 2004).
- Editor: Your Will, Oregon State Bar legal links pamphlet (2004).
Training
- Adult Protective Proceedings to Benefit Victims of Elder Abuse, Representing Elder Abuse Victims C.L.E., Oregon Law Institute, 2005.
- Tips for Drafting the Simple Will, Multnomah County Legal Aid Elder Law Discussion Group, 2000.
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