Christopher David Hamilton

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McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC

Experience: 11 years

Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate

Oregon and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

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Experience 11y

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I grew up in Tualatin and graduated from Tualatin High School. I went on to receive a BS in Public Policy and Administration from Western Oregon University with a focus on using legal and governmental tools to make life better for individuals. I continued building the skills to better advocate for people against big business and impersonal government agencies by attending Willamette University College of Law. Knowing that courts are an expensive and difficult to access path to justice, I dedicated my studies to learning how to best serve people’s interests in much more accessible alternative dispute resolution formats, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. I joined Hanson & Walgenkim as a contract attorney in July 2014. My passion for legal work protecting individuals from exploitation and affirming individual rights has led to a practice built around education law, guardianships and other elder law tools to protect individuals with developmental and age related disabilities. The compatibility of this passion with the work of Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC led me to come on board as a partner in March 2015 to better enable me and the firm to protect individuals. When he is not working, Christopher enjoys swing dancing, reading fantasy and science fiction novels, and supporting his wife’s Mary Kay business.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Oregon

Since 2012

U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Since 2013

Professional Experience

2018 - Current

McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, PC

Partner

2017 - 2017

McGinty & Belcher, Attorneys, P.C.

Associate Attorney

2015 - 2017

Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC

Member/Attorney

The attorneys at Hanson & Walgenkim are dedicated to serving consumers in Oregon. Our practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Law, Consumer Law and Auto Fraud. With an offices located in Salem and Portland, Oregon, we handle cases throughout the state, including Salem, Portland, Eugene, and Medford. Please call 503-383-1496 for a free phone evaluation and speak with a lawyer today.

2014 - 2015

Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC

Contract Attorney

Provide legal services to clients of Hanson & Walgenkim, LLC through an of counsel agreement in a variety of areas, including elder law, consumer protection, guardianship law, and education law. See more about Hanson & Walgenkim at hansonwalgenkim.com

2014 - 2015

Christopher D. Hamilton, PC

Owner/Attorney

Provide direct and contract legal services to individuals and law firms in Oregon in a variety of areas, including education law, elder law, consumer protection, guardianship, contract drafting, and alternative dispute resolution.

2012 - 2014

Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation

Attorney

Education law is a complex and constantly evolving myriad of federal, regional, and state rules, regulations, and cases. As a parent, it is difficult to understand this ever-changing area of law and figure out how to apply it to your child's unique situation. Wiscarson Law can help you by working with you and your school district or education service district in a variety of ways, including: Helping develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan; Guiding parents through the special education process; Talking to public education personnel; Providing "behind the scenes" legal advice or assistance; Attending meetings; Assisting with eligibility determinations for special education services; Helping determine and ensure appropriate specially designed instruction; Helping find and secure an appropriate placement; Filing Complaints and Due Process Complaints with State Departments of Education; Advocating in special education mediations; Negotiating settlements; Attending disciplinary proceedings for regular and special education students; and Helping navigate other educational issues for successful resolutions. To schedule a free initial consultation, please contact Wiscarson Law today.

2009 - 2012

Wiscarson Law, A Professional Corporation