Jill E. Brittle:
I grew up in Portland, Oregon. I attended Portland State University, where I received a bachelors degree in psychology, graduating with high honors.

In 2002, I began law school at Lewis & Clark Law School, where I met my husband, Adam. Throughout college and law school, I worked full time in the Portland legal community. I spent five years working at the Oregon Law Institute, where I supported Assistant Dean Elizabeth Stephens in organizing continuing legal education seminars for local professionals. This afforded me the opportunity to work with well-respected attorneys and judges and solidified my love of the law.

I spent my last year of law school clerking at the Department of Justice in the Family Law Section. I appeared in court on behalf of the State of Oregon in cases involving the termination of parental rights, child support enforcement, and mental health issues. This allowed me to gain a unique insight on the challenges faced by Oregon families in the family law arena.

After law school, I joined my husband Adam Brittle, and his father, Tim Brittle, to create West Valley Law Group PC in Corvallis, Oregon. There I focused primarily on family law and elder law. Upon Tim’s retirement, we returned to Portland to continue the firm under its new name, Brittle & Brittle, PC. Our goal is to continue to provide assistance to families and individuals as they navigate the legal system.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, crafts, and being an auntie. I am also passionate about protecting children and providing access to the legal system for women and minorities.

Professionally:

Bar Admissions:
Oregon, 2006

Legal Education:
Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon, 2006
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Dispute Resolution Training, Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training
Trainer: Kim Gordon

Undergraduate Education:
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, 2002
B.S., Psychology, with high honors

Professional Associations:
Oregon State Bar Family Law Section
Oregon Women Lawyers

Community Involvement:
Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation Board (OWL, 2008-present)
Young Lawyers Section Imprint Program volunteer (2009)
Benton County CASA volunteer (2007-2008)
Member, OSB Public Service Advisory Committee (2010 – 2012)
Brittle & Brittle PC is proud to announce that Jill E. Brittle has been chosen by the Oregon State Bar Board of Governors to serve on the Public Service Advisory Committee, effective January 1, 2010, for a two-year term. The committee provides volunteer opportunities to increase understanding and respect of the justice system by adult Oregonians.