team-member

Benjamin Evans

Portland, OR

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I received my undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and attended the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan.  While I am a recent transplant to the Pacific Northwest I am happy to call Oregon my home. One of the best parts of living in Oregon is the access to outdoor activities.  I enjoy skiing, bike riding, and hiking with my dog, Suzy.  On rainy days I like to play the guitar, brew beer, and cook vegetables from my garden. My practice is founded on guiding clients through complex legal situations during the very emotional times created as a result of divorce, custody, guardianship, adoption, and other family law matters by concentrating on the permissible rights and obligations of all parties involved. Family law matters can often be contemptuous, which is why it is my goal to support the interest of my clients and maintain honest dialogue in order to create a relationship of trust during situations of crisis. If you would like to discuss your legal matter with me, please contact me at 503-726-5207 to schedule a consultation.  I hope to help you get the solutions you need. 

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Ben Evans Law LLC15055 SW Sequoia ParkwaySuite 170Portland, OR, 9722415055 SW Sequoia ParkwaySuite 170Suite 170Portland, OR, 97224

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Thomas
September 6, 2018

When I got divorced a couple of years ago, it was Awful. I am so glad that I spoke with Benjamin. He gave me great advice, and steered me in the right direction. Even afterwards, he often will ask about it if we see each other. I highly recommend Benjamin Evans!

anonymous
February 4, 2017

After 13 years of directly paying my exwife child support for our 2 children, per a verbal agreement, she decided to take me to court for more money. After trying to talk to her and settle situation out of court, as we have for last 13 years, I realized she wasnt going to compromise anymore and simply wanted everything she could get. I knew then that i needed a lawyer. I was given Ben Evans name as a referral from my roommates EAP. This being my first experience with a lawyer, I had no expectations. After initially speaking with Ben on the phone, I felt comfortable about moving forward with him representing me. I brought in everything regarding my divorce and explained what had changed since the final verdict years ago. He was quick to decipher everything I had and the situation I was in. By my next visit, he had every bit of paperwork ready to fill out and a rough time frame of what to expect. Every question I had was answered. Every bit of the paperwork I didn't understand or needed quidance on, Ben was there with an answer that related to what I was looking for as my final result. During the whole process, there were a couple hiccups with a difficult judge, Ben was adamant about rectifying the situation and wasted no time contacting the judge so we could move further on closing my case. All the while, keeping me up to date on everything transpiring. There were a couple things that I had to take care of on my own, which he informed me of where and how to handle. Including raising the eyebrows of child support division to the alterations in my case, making it easier for me to do what I needed to do. In the end, my support was lowered, to the surprise of my ex! Ben was easy to work with and communication was spot on. Any problems throughout my case, were handled quickly and on track for ultimate goal. Every aspect of my case was addressed and tended to. Regardless of my unexpected, pleasant outcome, I pray I don't have to go through this again but will definitely be calling Ben if the situation presents itself. I would recommend him to any person in need of a thorough family lawyer.

Ashley Sundee
February 26, 2016

Ben has been working with me on gaining custody of my niece for about 7 months now. This has been a difficult situation as I cannot just walk into the court house and file for custody. He has been extremely informative on this whole situation. He has offered me advice on how to save me money and time with the parents. I greatly appreciate him and his patients while working with me. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family if they are ever in need of a family lawyer. Thanks again Ben!

Rachael
July 30, 2015

I hired Ben to help fight my custody case. He did a very amazing job. It seemed to take longer than I initially expected to complete the case but that was none of Ben's fault. We communicated mostly through E-mail with timely responses. I really liked that he even kept me involved in what was being sent to the other attorney against me. He has very reasonable views to my case and really fought for me. I ended up getting everything I wanted out of my case including full custody of my daughter. He is a really great attorney and I highly recommend him. If I ever have to go back to court I will definitely be hiring Ben again.

Ceci
July 9, 2015

Ben Evans is a top quality, professional family law lawyer that has helped me for a year. He is very patient and professional both in and out of the courtroom. I always felt I was in great hands being represented by Mr. Evans.

kathleen
September 2, 2014

Mr Evans helped guide me through disentagling from an ex partner to whom I was not married but owned joint property. It was a hard emotional landscape and I was very glad to have him as a legal counsel. I tried to do this first through non-binding arbitration, and was glad to have him put it into legal wording and file it with the state. I am glad for him being the point of contact between him and my ex. It made it easier to move through, and I could not have done it on my own.

anonymous
May 16, 2014

I called and had no time left to file my response. I couldn't think, my head was spinning.. This was a complicated case that I had to have an attorneys guidance. I found Ben and he wasted no time. Less then 24 hours and it was taken care of.. He knows how important my timeframe was.. He's a godsend. The lords timing is always perfect.. Thanks Ben

Mark
February 8, 2014

I was referred to Ben by the Oregon Bar when I first had questions concerning my potential paternity case. Our conversations prior to meeting with him and his secretary Camille were pleasant and without hindrance through email and over the phone. In our first face-to-face meeting I felt Ben acknowledged me and my situation with respect and professionalism. The level of comfort I received in his empathy towards me and my case affected my decision to hire him on as my attorney. For the first half of our time as client-attorney, we engaged in long distance communications as I was working away from town. I am grateful for Ben's efforts in contacting me and even visiting me at my place of work which was hundreds of miles away from his office to meet and discuss the finer points of my case during his own vacation time. At this point and throughout our relationship I felt that he was always committed to his clients and provided the best and timely service possible. Ben helped me close an emotional chapter in my life with tact. In helping me through my case and identifying all the important points he set for me a high expectation of what I should expect from any attorney in the future. He understood family law and detailed every step and procedure thoroughly, going back and answering all my questions gratefully when they came up. Our correspondence was timely and straightforward, always keeping me up to date on news. I recommend Ben enthusiastically!

Deb
March 17, 2013

I interviewed several lawyers when I was searching for someone to guide me through my divorce. Mr. Evans was always very calm, kind and patient. He was knowledgable about the law, court proceedings, and legal expecations of the system. And when necessary, he was direct and firm! He was the rock that I leaned on though this experience. My exhusbands family is full of attorney's, I knew I needed someone with a calm presence and, when necessary, a commanding attitude. Ben was able to guide me through a difficult, complicated, emotional time. He protecte my interests against the 'pit bulls' on the other side of the isle. I am very happy with the help he provided me. I have recommended Mr. Evans to other people going through similar experiences. I believe he did a wonderful job for me and my children. He has even been open to me asking him follow-up questions months after my divorce was final. I am happy to recommend Mr. Evans. I believe strongly in his professionalism and knowledge. I would encourage anyone to make time to sit down and discuss your needs with him; it will be time very well invested!

anonymous
March 20, 2022

Avoid this lawyer and his law firm AT ALL COSTS. We hired Ben Evans to help my mother through her divorce from her abusive ex-husband, and let me tell you: working with him was one of the most infuriating and aggravating experiences of our lives. Not only was this illiterate, degenerate lawyer unresponsive with laser-consistency, but he was always wildly impatient and rude to my mother. He never did any of the paperwork that he said he was going to do; my mother ended up doing most of it herself. He tried to convince my mother to give up most of the very reasonable things she was asking for from the divorce judge. It almost seemed like Ben Evans was colluding with my mother's ex-husband. Ben Evans never once showed even so much as an iota of care for his client. Ben always behaved as if we were a massive drain on his life and as if we should worship every breath he exhaled. He acted like a pretentious, defiant pre-teen. My mother's English isn't the best, and we're a very poor family, so we dug deep into what little money he had left to hire this clown. He caused my mother so much additional stress to the point that we ended up paying Ben Evans the full amount just so we could fire him on the spot and rid ourselves of the malignant tumor he had become in our lives. If you are a woman, or an immigrant, or struggling financially, and seeking help from a lawyer: do NOT hire this arrogant insect of a man. He will only cause you to lose tens of thousands of dollars with ZERO results.

Thomas
September 6, 2018

When I got divorced a couple of years ago, it was Awful. I am so glad that I spoke with Benjamin. He gave me great advice, and steered me in the right direction. Even afterwards, he often will ask about it if we see each other. I highly recommend Benjamin Evans!

anonymous
February 4, 2017

After 13 years of directly paying my exwife child support for our 2 children, per a verbal agreement, she decided to take me to court for more money. After trying to talk to her and settle situation out of court, as we have for last 13 years, I realized she wasnt going to compromise anymore and simply wanted everything she could get. I knew then that i needed a lawyer. I was given Ben Evans name as a referral from my roommates EAP. This being my first experience with a lawyer, I had no expectations. After initially speaking with Ben on the phone, I felt comfortable about moving forward with him representing me. I brought in everything regarding my divorce and explained what had changed since the final verdict years ago. He was quick to decipher everything I had and the situation I was in. By my next visit, he had every bit of paperwork ready to fill out and a rough time frame of what to expect. Every question I had was answered. Every bit of the paperwork I didn't understand or needed quidance on, Ben was there with an answer that related to what I was looking for as my final result. During the whole process, there were a couple hiccups with a difficult judge, Ben was adamant about rectifying the situation and wasted no time contacting the judge so we could move further on closing my case. All the while, keeping me up to date on everything transpiring. There were a couple things that I had to take care of on my own, which he informed me of where and how to handle. Including raising the eyebrows of child support division to the alterations in my case, making it easier for me to do what I needed to do. In the end, my support was lowered, to the surprise of my ex! Ben was easy to work with and communication was spot on. Any problems throughout my case, were handled quickly and on track for ultimate goal. Every aspect of my case was addressed and tended to. Regardless of my unexpected, pleasant outcome, I pray I don't have to go through this again but will definitely be calling Ben if the situation presents itself. I would recommend him to any person in need of a thorough family lawyer.

Ashley Sundee
February 26, 2016

Ben has been working with me on gaining custody of my niece for about 7 months now. This has been a difficult situation as I cannot just walk into the court house and file for custody. He has been extremely informative on this whole situation. He has offered me advice on how to save me money and time with the parents. I greatly appreciate him and his patients while working with me. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family if they are ever in need of a family lawyer. Thanks again Ben!

Rachael
July 30, 2015

I hired Ben to help fight my custody case. He did a very amazing job. It seemed to take longer than I initially expected to complete the case but that was none of Ben's fault. We communicated mostly through E-mail with timely responses. I really liked that he even kept me involved in what was being sent to the other attorney against me. He has very reasonable views to my case and really fought for me. I ended up getting everything I wanted out of my case including full custody of my daughter. He is a really great attorney and I highly recommend him. If I ever have to go back to court I will definitely be hiring Ben again.

Ceci
July 9, 2015

Ben Evans is a top quality, professional family law lawyer that has helped me for a year. He is very patient and professional both in and out of the courtroom. I always felt I was in great hands being represented by Mr. Evans.

kathleen
September 2, 2014

Mr Evans helped guide me through disentagling from an ex partner to whom I was not married but owned joint property. It was a hard emotional landscape and I was very glad to have him as a legal counsel. I tried to do this first through non-binding arbitration, and was glad to have him put it into legal wording and file it with the state. I am glad for him being the point of contact between him and my ex. It made it easier to move through, and I could not have done it on my own.

anonymous
May 16, 2014

I called and had no time left to file my response. I couldn't think, my head was spinning.. This was a complicated case that I had to have an attorneys guidance. I found Ben and he wasted no time. Less then 24 hours and it was taken care of.. He knows how important my timeframe was.. He's a godsend. The lords timing is always perfect.. Thanks Ben

Mark
February 8, 2014

I was referred to Ben by the Oregon Bar when I first had questions concerning my potential paternity case. Our conversations prior to meeting with him and his secretary Camille were pleasant and without hindrance through email and over the phone. In our first face-to-face meeting I felt Ben acknowledged me and my situation with respect and professionalism. The level of comfort I received in his empathy towards me and my case affected my decision to hire him on as my attorney. For the first half of our time as client-attorney, we engaged in long distance communications as I was working away from town. I am grateful for Ben's efforts in contacting me and even visiting me at my place of work which was hundreds of miles away from his office to meet and discuss the finer points of my case during his own vacation time. At this point and throughout our relationship I felt that he was always committed to his clients and provided the best and timely service possible. Ben helped me close an emotional chapter in my life with tact. In helping me through my case and identifying all the important points he set for me a high expectation of what I should expect from any attorney in the future. He understood family law and detailed every step and procedure thoroughly, going back and answering all my questions gratefully when they came up. Our correspondence was timely and straightforward, always keeping me up to date on news. I recommend Ben enthusiastically!

Deb
March 17, 2013

I interviewed several lawyers when I was searching for someone to guide me through my divorce. Mr. Evans was always very calm, kind and patient. He was knowledgable about the law, court proceedings, and legal expecations of the system. And when necessary, he was direct and firm! He was the rock that I leaned on though this experience. My exhusbands family is full of attorney's, I knew I needed someone with a calm presence and, when necessary, a commanding attitude. Ben was able to guide me through a difficult, complicated, emotional time. He protecte my interests against the 'pit bulls' on the other side of the isle. I am very happy with the help he provided me. I have recommended Mr. Evans to other people going through similar experiences. I believe he did a wonderful job for me and my children. He has even been open to me asking him follow-up questions months after my divorce was final. I am happy to recommend Mr. Evans. I believe strongly in his professionalism and knowledge. I would encourage anyone to make time to sit down and discuss your needs with him; it will be time very well invested!

anonymous
March 20, 2022

Avoid this lawyer and his law firm AT ALL COSTS. We hired Ben Evans to help my mother through her divorce from her abusive ex-husband, and let me tell you: working with him was one of the most infuriating and aggravating experiences of our lives. Not only was this illiterate, degenerate lawyer unresponsive with laser-consistency, but he was always wildly impatient and rude to my mother. He never did any of the paperwork that he said he was going to do; my mother ended up doing most of it herself. He tried to convince my mother to give up most of the very reasonable things she was asking for from the divorce judge. It almost seemed like Ben Evans was colluding with my mother's ex-husband. Ben Evans never once showed even so much as an iota of care for his client. Ben always behaved as if we were a massive drain on his life and as if we should worship every breath he exhaled. He acted like a pretentious, defiant pre-teen. My mother's English isn't the best, and we're a very poor family, so we dug deep into what little money he had left to hire this clown. He caused my mother so much additional stress to the point that we ended up paying Ben Evans the full amount just so we could fire him on the spot and rid ourselves of the malignant tumor he had become in our lives. If you are a woman, or an immigrant, or struggling financially, and seeking help from a lawyer: do NOT hire this arrogant insect of a man. He will only cause you to lose tens of thousands of dollars with ZERO results.

Thomas
September 6, 2018

When I got divorced a couple of years ago, it was Awful. I am so glad that I spoke with Benjamin. He gave me great advice, and steered me in the right direction. Even afterwards, he often will ask about it if we see each other. I highly recommend Benjamin Evans!

anonymous
February 4, 2017

After 13 years of directly paying my exwife child support for our 2 children, per a verbal agreement, she decided to take me to court for more money. After trying to talk to her and settle situation out of court, as we have for last 13 years, I realized she wasnt going to compromise anymore and simply wanted everything she could get. I knew then that i needed a lawyer. I was given Ben Evans name as a referral from my roommates EAP. This being my first experience with a lawyer, I had no expectations. After initially speaking with Ben on the phone, I felt comfortable about moving forward with him representing me. I brought in everything regarding my divorce and explained what had changed since the final verdict years ago. He was quick to decipher everything I had and the situation I was in. By my next visit, he had every bit of paperwork ready to fill out and a rough time frame of what to expect. Every question I had was answered. Every bit of the paperwork I didn't understand or needed quidance on, Ben was there with an answer that related to what I was looking for as my final result. During the whole process, there were a couple hiccups with a difficult judge, Ben was adamant about rectifying the situation and wasted no time contacting the judge so we could move further on closing my case. All the while, keeping me up to date on everything transpiring. There were a couple things that I had to take care of on my own, which he informed me of where and how to handle. Including raising the eyebrows of child support division to the alterations in my case, making it easier for me to do what I needed to do. In the end, my support was lowered, to the surprise of my ex! Ben was easy to work with and communication was spot on. Any problems throughout my case, were handled quickly and on track for ultimate goal. Every aspect of my case was addressed and tended to. Regardless of my unexpected, pleasant outcome, I pray I don't have to go through this again but will definitely be calling Ben if the situation presents itself. I would recommend him to any person in need of a thorough family lawyer.

Ashley Sundee
February 26, 2016

Ben has been working with me on gaining custody of my niece for about 7 months now. This has been a difficult situation as I cannot just walk into the court house and file for custody. He has been extremely informative on this whole situation. He has offered me advice on how to save me money and time with the parents. I greatly appreciate him and his patients while working with me. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family if they are ever in need of a family lawyer. Thanks again Ben!

Rachael
July 30, 2015

I hired Ben to help fight my custody case. He did a very amazing job. It seemed to take longer than I initially expected to complete the case but that was none of Ben's fault. We communicated mostly through E-mail with timely responses. I really liked that he even kept me involved in what was being sent to the other attorney against me. He has very reasonable views to my case and really fought for me. I ended up getting everything I wanted out of my case including full custody of my daughter. He is a really great attorney and I highly recommend him. If I ever have to go back to court I will definitely be hiring Ben again.

Ceci
July 9, 2015

Ben Evans is a top quality, professional family law lawyer that has helped me for a year. He is very patient and professional both in and out of the courtroom. I always felt I was in great hands being represented by Mr. Evans.

kathleen
September 2, 2014

Mr Evans helped guide me through disentagling from an ex partner to whom I was not married but owned joint property. It was a hard emotional landscape and I was very glad to have him as a legal counsel. I tried to do this first through non-binding arbitration, and was glad to have him put it into legal wording and file it with the state. I am glad for him being the point of contact between him and my ex. It made it easier to move through, and I could not have done it on my own.

anonymous
May 16, 2014

I called and had no time left to file my response. I couldn't think, my head was spinning.. This was a complicated case that I had to have an attorneys guidance. I found Ben and he wasted no time. Less then 24 hours and it was taken care of.. He knows how important my timeframe was.. He's a godsend. The lords timing is always perfect.. Thanks Ben

Mark
February 8, 2014

I was referred to Ben by the Oregon Bar when I first had questions concerning my potential paternity case. Our conversations prior to meeting with him and his secretary Camille were pleasant and without hindrance through email and over the phone. In our first face-to-face meeting I felt Ben acknowledged me and my situation with respect and professionalism. The level of comfort I received in his empathy towards me and my case affected my decision to hire him on as my attorney. For the first half of our time as client-attorney, we engaged in long distance communications as I was working away from town. I am grateful for Ben's efforts in contacting me and even visiting me at my place of work which was hundreds of miles away from his office to meet and discuss the finer points of my case during his own vacation time. At this point and throughout our relationship I felt that he was always committed to his clients and provided the best and timely service possible. Ben helped me close an emotional chapter in my life with tact. In helping me through my case and identifying all the important points he set for me a high expectation of what I should expect from any attorney in the future. He understood family law and detailed every step and procedure thoroughly, going back and answering all my questions gratefully when they came up. Our correspondence was timely and straightforward, always keeping me up to date on news. I recommend Ben enthusiastically!

Deb
March 17, 2013

I interviewed several lawyers when I was searching for someone to guide me through my divorce. Mr. Evans was always very calm, kind and patient. He was knowledgable about the law, court proceedings, and legal expecations of the system. And when necessary, he was direct and firm! He was the rock that I leaned on though this experience. My exhusbands family is full of attorney's, I knew I needed someone with a calm presence and, when necessary, a commanding attitude. Ben was able to guide me through a difficult, complicated, emotional time. He protecte my interests against the 'pit bulls' on the other side of the isle. I am very happy with the help he provided me. I have recommended Mr. Evans to other people going through similar experiences. I believe he did a wonderful job for me and my children. He has even been open to me asking him follow-up questions months after my divorce was final. I am happy to recommend Mr. Evans. I believe strongly in his professionalism and knowledge. I would encourage anyone to make time to sit down and discuss your needs with him; it will be time very well invested!

anonymous
March 20, 2022

Avoid this lawyer and his law firm AT ALL COSTS. We hired Ben Evans to help my mother through her divorce from her abusive ex-husband, and let me tell you: working with him was one of the most infuriating and aggravating experiences of our lives. Not only was this illiterate, degenerate lawyer unresponsive with laser-consistency, but he was always wildly impatient and rude to my mother. He never did any of the paperwork that he said he was going to do; my mother ended up doing most of it herself. He tried to convince my mother to give up most of the very reasonable things she was asking for from the divorce judge. It almost seemed like Ben Evans was colluding with my mother's ex-husband. Ben Evans never once showed even so much as an iota of care for his client. Ben always behaved as if we were a massive drain on his life and as if we should worship every breath he exhaled. He acted like a pretentious, defiant pre-teen. My mother's English isn't the best, and we're a very poor family, so we dug deep into what little money he had left to hire this clown. He caused my mother so much additional stress to the point that we ended up paying Ben Evans the full amount just so we could fire him on the spot and rid ourselves of the malignant tumor he had become in our lives. If you are a woman, or an immigrant, or struggling financially, and seeking help from a lawyer: do NOT hire this arrogant insect of a man. He will only cause you to lose tens of thousands of dollars with ZERO results.