team-member

Laura E Vaught

Portland, OR

Licensed for 25 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Laura and her husband are the parents of two boys, ages 4 and 5.  She is keenly interested in international affairs, politics, history, art and music, especially jazz.  Laura is proficient in Spanish and French and is an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church.  

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Smith Mcdonald & Vaught, LLP1100 SW 6th Ave Ste 1504Portland, OR, 97204

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Pat Welch
June 27, 2017

I have had the pleasure of working with Laura Vaught over the last several years to create both an estate plan for my immediate family as well as to find resolution for several complicated estate documents for my extended family. I have had a lot of experience with other attorneys in the past, often paying double the hourly rate for half the work and attention to detail. Laura and her office are responsive, thoughtful, and economical. She is able to take difficult concepts and translate them into clear, simple, and comprehensible solutions which result in an affordable and effective plan. I have referred many friends and business colleagues to Laura and will continue to do so.

Bruce
October 27, 2015

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Laura on our estate and future health care planning. We presented her with several challenging issues which she handled beautifully. She also addressed tax issues which we had not even considered. We feel fortunate that Laura was recommended to us by people whose judgment we respect.

anonymous
August 5, 2015

Laura is truly a genuine person. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in what she does. Her diplomacy and high regard for her clients show from the moment you meet her. She has a true kindness and knows how to help you through a most difficult time for handling the estate of a loved one. We have recommended her over and over, knowing that she would treat others as she has treated us. Laura explains everything in a manner that is easily understandable and concise. We feel great pleasure in knowing she will handle our estate for our children.

Barbara
August 3, 2015

Ignore all the lawyer jokes you have ever heard as Laura is 180 degrees opposite of the bad lawyer stereotype. I was referred to Laura following a very poor experience with a firm that, as just one example, charged $93.00 for a 70-second phone call. Laura is caring and sensitive and most importantly, she understood my situation and offered excellent advice from the very start. Her rates are reasonable and her knowledge of the law is superb. I have already recommended Laura to family and friends as I'm that confident in her ability to help them with their legal needs.

Bill
July 31, 2015

Laura had been our attorney for 14 years. She skillfully and professionaly guided us through the estate planning process and developed a comprehensive plan. We have been exteremly pleased with our long standing relationship and look forward to her continued guidance as our estate plan evolves.

anonymous
July 29, 2015

Laura is a thoughtful and sympathetic listener. With her diplomatic and pragmatic approach she helped us navigate the changes we were going through in our personal lives and our financial situation in an effort to help us determine how to best craft our estate plan. She honored our past experiences, while helping us to envision what we want for our future and the future of our family. She brought a wealth of expertise to the process and very effectively supported us in making these significant decisions. She was thorough, detail oriented and very attentive to our needs. We are really satisfied with our estate plan and we have confidence going forward that Laura will provide us with wise counsel and support in the years to come.

Brittney
July 26, 2015

Ms. Vaught prepared my estate plan. From my first interaction on, I was impressed with her kindness, thoroughness and knowledge. It is obvious to me that Ms. Vaught has a passion for what she does and shows genuine care and compassion for her clients. She is responsive, as well as efficient. I have and will continue to recommend her without reservation.

anonymous
July 12, 2015

Ms. Vaught was professional and courteous in helping me with my estate planning. Never having had anyone prepare a Will for me she walked me through the process in a way that made it understandable and clear. Ms Vaught was a good listener and an effective communicator. I have referred her to many friends and colleagues

Pat Welch
June 27, 2017

I have had the pleasure of working with Laura Vaught over the last several years to create both an estate plan for my immediate family as well as to find resolution for several complicated estate documents for my extended family. I have had a lot of experience with other attorneys in the past, often paying double the hourly rate for half the work and attention to detail. Laura and her office are responsive, thoughtful, and economical. She is able to take difficult concepts and translate them into clear, simple, and comprehensible solutions which result in an affordable and effective plan. I have referred many friends and business colleagues to Laura and will continue to do so.

Bruce
October 27, 2015

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Laura on our estate and future health care planning. We presented her with several challenging issues which she handled beautifully. She also addressed tax issues which we had not even considered. We feel fortunate that Laura was recommended to us by people whose judgment we respect.

anonymous
August 5, 2015

Laura is truly a genuine person. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in what she does. Her diplomacy and high regard for her clients show from the moment you meet her. She has a true kindness and knows how to help you through a most difficult time for handling the estate of a loved one. We have recommended her over and over, knowing that she would treat others as she has treated us. Laura explains everything in a manner that is easily understandable and concise. We feel great pleasure in knowing she will handle our estate for our children.

Barbara
August 3, 2015

Ignore all the lawyer jokes you have ever heard as Laura is 180 degrees opposite of the bad lawyer stereotype. I was referred to Laura following a very poor experience with a firm that, as just one example, charged $93.00 for a 70-second phone call. Laura is caring and sensitive and most importantly, she understood my situation and offered excellent advice from the very start. Her rates are reasonable and her knowledge of the law is superb. I have already recommended Laura to family and friends as I'm that confident in her ability to help them with their legal needs.

Bill
July 31, 2015

Laura had been our attorney for 14 years. She skillfully and professionaly guided us through the estate planning process and developed a comprehensive plan. We have been exteremly pleased with our long standing relationship and look forward to her continued guidance as our estate plan evolves.

anonymous
July 29, 2015

Laura is a thoughtful and sympathetic listener. With her diplomatic and pragmatic approach she helped us navigate the changes we were going through in our personal lives and our financial situation in an effort to help us determine how to best craft our estate plan. She honored our past experiences, while helping us to envision what we want for our future and the future of our family. She brought a wealth of expertise to the process and very effectively supported us in making these significant decisions. She was thorough, detail oriented and very attentive to our needs. We are really satisfied with our estate plan and we have confidence going forward that Laura will provide us with wise counsel and support in the years to come.

Brittney
July 26, 2015

Ms. Vaught prepared my estate plan. From my first interaction on, I was impressed with her kindness, thoroughness and knowledge. It is obvious to me that Ms. Vaught has a passion for what she does and shows genuine care and compassion for her clients. She is responsive, as well as efficient. I have and will continue to recommend her without reservation.

anonymous
July 12, 2015

Ms. Vaught was professional and courteous in helping me with my estate planning. Never having had anyone prepare a Will for me she walked me through the process in a way that made it understandable and clear. Ms Vaught was a good listener and an effective communicator. I have referred her to many friends and colleagues