Attorneys

Kathryn S. Root

Of Counsel

Kathy is a leading authority on interstate and international custody disputes and provides legal advice and representation in cases involving international family law issues. A powerful litigator and tireless advocate for the interests of families and children, she has a special interest in contested child custody and parenting time disputes. Kathy has a strong commitment to helping clients through turbulent times by providing reliable legal information and advice focused on each client's needs and desire to find a better future. She has focused her practice on family law for 26 years. A member of the Oregon State Bar Family Law Section, she served for three years on its Executive Committee. She also served as Chair of the Oregon State Bar's Procedure And Practice Committee and is a former President of the Oregon Academy Of Family Law Practitioners. Kathy is now Vice-Chair of the International Law Committee of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section.

When she's not working, you will often find Kathy on a golf course. She loves the challenge, rain or shine, of discovering the nuances of each course she plays.

Kathryn S. Root

Of Counsel

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Practice Areas
Appeals, Child Support, Contempt, Custody/Parenting Time, Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Interstate/International, Military Divorces, Modification, Paternity, Step-parent/Co-parent

Professional Activities
* Family Law Section, Chairmen, Oregon State Bar, 1991-1992
* Executive Committee Member, Oregon State Bar, 1990-1991
* Procedure and Practice Committee, Oregon State Bar, 1987-1990
* International Law Committee, Vice-Chair, American Bar Association, 2011-Present
* International Law Committee, Chair, American Bar Association, 2004-2007
* Family Law Section, Member, American Bar Association, 2004-Present
* Membership Committee, Chairmen, Multnomah Bar Association, 1987-1989
* Committee on the Status of Women in the Practice of Law, Multnomah Bar Association, 1987-1991
* Member, Multnomah Bar Association, 1987-Present
* President, Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 1998-1999
* Secretary/Treasurer, Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 1994-1998
* Vice-President, Oregon Women Lawyers, 1990-1991
* Advisory Board, Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation, 2008-Present
* Board of Director Member, Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation, 2003-2008

Education
* J.D., Northwestern School of Law
* B.S., Lewis and Clark College

Professional Honors
* Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine 2012, 2011, 2008

Publications
* Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals - Assisting with Child Custody Issues and Parenting Time Disputes, Half Moon LLC. December 2006-July 2004
* American Bar Association Spring Conference - Legal Issues Relating to Litigation Under The Hague Abduction Convention November 2001

Kathryn S. Root

Of Counsel

Portland: (503) 227-1515
SW Washington: (360) 823-0410

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