Testimonials
“Jill Brittle is an exceptional attorney in all categories – she is smart, experienced, an excellent communicator, respectful, compassionate, and tough. Her experience, knowledge, and honesty instill great confidence in everyone at the table. She is a seasoned litigator and brings that expertise and skill to the collaborative divorce process which is where she represented me. I valued her non-judgmental, evidence-based approach as she guided us through a smooth resolution to a painful process. I am grateful for her sound advice, her wisdom, and her kindness. I highly recommend Jill Brittle and her team.”
“Without hesitation, I would recommend Jill Brittle as a qualified, intelligent, and ethical attorney for family law matters. She assisted me with my divorce, using a highly effective collaborative method, calmly guiding me through a potentially difficult and emotional experience. She kept me balanced and focused each step of the way, continually mindful of the goals my wife and I had set as part of the collaborative process, especially as it related to our daughter. Still, she was a dependable representative and steady advocate for me when necessary. She was professional, detailed, and most of all, so easy and comfortable to work with. The end result was a better-than-expected experience and a very positive outcome. Thank you, Jill.”
“Calling Jill Brittle Family Law Group was the best decision I made. I initially met with Heidi Sherman at the beginning of my divorce. At the time, it didn’t seem like I would actually need to retain an attorney, so I thanked her for the consult and went on my way. Cut to 3 months later, the mediation agreement had been signed, the papers just needed to be drafted, then some bumps appeared in the road. When communication broke down between my husband and me, I knew it was time to get representation. I immediately called Heidi. She was responsive and helpful from the very beginning. She reviewed any/all documentation and made comments that I was able to relay to other attorneys involved.
When it finally came down to a 1:1 with my husband’s attorney, Heidi was quickly able to get what was fair and equitable (which just so happened to be in my favor). She was always on my side and 110% encouraging. She was also realistic, telling me more than once to “sleep on it” when I was entertaining less-than-constructive notions. She has a great personality, a well-timed sense of humor, and is beyond thorough and competent when it comes to her job. I would recommend her to anyone needing representation through a divorce.”
“I highly recommend this firm. Jill is very professional and keeps you and your family’s best interest in mind. They guided me through a very difficult divorce and I am very thankful that they represented me. They kept me well informed of any arising issues and contacted me only when necessary to keep their costs down. They did not advise any items that were unnecessary or would prolong the case. Their staff was always professional and polite when I needed to call the office. If you must go through the hardship of divorce they are the ones you want representing you.”
“I recently worked with Jill Brittle during my divorce. I interviewed 3 attorneys in my attempt to find someone who I was comfortable working with, and Jill was hands down my favorite. She put me at ease from our first meeting. She asked the best questions, truly listened, and is very knowledgeable. As a small business owner, I especially appreciated Jill’s creative thinking, convenient office location, transparent billing methods, and prompt response time. She helped me to clearly consider all of my options during a very emotionally charged time.”
“I unequivocally recommend Jill Brittle as a family law attorney. She is quite gifted, knowledgeable, talented, and a pleasure to work with. She gives excellent advice and is a calming presence. Jill guided me through an extremely contentious divorce and successfully completed the entire process from start to finish. She is also a relative bargain for the level of service she provides (but consider that a bonus…she’s worth more but thankfully she is within my budget).
I continue to retain her services for all my family law needs (estate law, power of attorney, etc). So clearly, I am taking my own advice and continue to hire her. I would be remiss if I did not mention that Jill is friendly and mellow outside of the courtroom and charismatic, professional, and whip-smart during trial and deposition. She is also a rock. She stays calm and effective and knows when to speak and when to not. She prepared me for every occasion and had solid contingency plans for each event that took place. The practice as a whole is also solid. Great support staff and great law firm.”
“I’m so glad I found Jill Brittle to represent me in my collaborative divorce. Not only was she exceptionally knowledgeable and ethical, but she was also wonderfully kind and understanding. She helped me to stay calm and work towards a positive outcome, and I really feel that I would not be as far along as I am if it weren’t for her presence and support. I loved her quick email responses and always felt like we were moving forward, not stalled out. I actually hope I need an attorney in the future because I will be glad to work with her again.”
“Heidi Sherman at Jill Brittle Family Law came highly recommended during a rapidly escalating family law case. At first, I was uncertain as to whether or not Heidi was the right attorney for me. She made no promises of destroying the opposition as other attorneys had and hardly seemed as incensed as I was at the grievances I expressed to her regarding the opposition’s case handling skills. However, as things progressed it became more and more clear that in something as highly emotional as a family law case, the last thing I needed was an attorney who was as angry and emotional as I was.
What was received instead was a listening ear, a view of the larger picture, suggestions for positive motion, clear communication, and sure guidance through what, in retrospect, was the most terrifying time of my life!
My family law case is two months settled and thanks to Heidi it seems like ages ago. There is no more conflict with the opposition, no more sleepless nights, no more worry, no more fear. Now there are just two parents communicating civilly and a little kid who is happier than ever.
At every point, communication between Heidi, the Office, and myself was prompt, clear, and human. It took a lot of stress out of a very tense situation. So if it’s gas for the fire you’re looking for, there are plenty of other firms that will be happy to send you invoices. If you want real resolution, real results, and real expert help, I highly recommend Jill Brittle Family Law, PC.”
“I am a family law lawyer who has worked collaboratively with Heidi Sherman to resolve a contentious case. Heidi is a dogged advocate for her clients, yet she remains remarkably pragmatic. This has worked to the parties’ advantage. Heidi is diligent, responsive and whip-smart.”
“Jill has been our family lawyer for the last 5 years. Through an incredibly acrimonious divorce, Jill kept me sane. She was there to lean on as my husband got sued repeatedly by his ex. In each of our 6 (yes 6) courtroom visits, Jill was sharp and tough in the courtroom. The judge clearly respected her. Whenever I contact Jill with the latest invasion attempt by the ex, Jill is there with guidance, support, advice. We have been courtroom-free for almost 2 years now, thanks to Jill!”
“Heidi Sherman was my opposing counsel on a case last year. She was professional, reasonable, and helped bring our clients to an amicable resolution without a single court appearance. I would be happy to have her on the other side of a case again. She can do family law without the drama, which I believe is a far greater service to our clients than fighting in the mud.”
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“Over 2.5 years as my counsel during my divorce, Ms. Brittle understood all the issues, was solution based, and overcame some irregular behavior by opposing counsel calmly but with firmness and grit. She is thorough, well prepared, listened to my views, and prevailed on almost 100% of opposing counsel motions. Her clients also benefit from her track record with various judges in Washington and Clackamas County, as she clearly has their respect in the courtroom. I admire how efficient she is with her time, and it’s reflected in her very reasonable bills given all that’s involved. I would very highly recommend her to anyone needing Family Law services, and I already have referred a couple of folks myself.”
“I was so lucky to find Jill to handle my modification after realizing the many issues with my original judgment. Jill was able to assist me with a strategy, organizing my priorities, and fought hard every step of the way to create a better custody situation for my family. Jill is quick on her feet and takes a firm stance with opposing attorneys. Jill was also willing to be firm with me when necessary, helping me to understand the best way forward in a really difficult situation. I could not recommend Jill more as your advocate in a custody situation.”
“Go to Jill Brittle to receive the highest quality legal assistance and advice for collaborative divorce. Thanks to Jill Brittle’s expertise, intelligence, guidance, diligence, and caring, I was able to navigate an emotionally troubling collaborative divorce process. Jill, her partners, and staff are professional, personable, and helpful. Jill Brittle Family Law Group – the best!”
“Jill has been my attorney for a number of years through a very difficult custody matter, and I cannot imagine navigating through this process without her as my attorney. She has fought diligently for me and my son and continues to impress me with her vast knowledge of the law. Her staff is responsive and helpful. The legal system is not something I am familiar with and it is easy to be overwhelmed and feel lost; however, I have not experienced any of this with Jill as my attorney as she involves me with everything and explains anything I do not understand. She is compassionate and zealously advocates for her clients! I would highly recommend hiring Jill!”
“Jill is a great lawyer because she gives great advice. She is supportive of her clients but knows when to tell you you are being unrealistic. She won’t waste your money playing the back and forth game that lawyers frequently do. I’m glad I hired her, but I wish I would have hired her the first time I went to custody court – not the third. Don’t make the mistake I made on trying to save a little money. Hire the best first.”
“We highly recommend Jill Brittle. Jill helped my husband and me (as my husband’s power of attorney) navigate through over 4 difficult years of an incredibly acrimonious and lengthy divorce trial and subsequent multiple motions against my disabled husband by his ex-wife. I am so grateful to have had her on our side and by our side. Thanks to Jill, we are currently NOT in litigation and are now going on a year without further harassment. This is due to the detailed nature of the final judgment that she crafted with us and that she was able to get approved by the court. Jill’s skills in the courtroom were always professional and to the point (we were in the courtroom 6 separate times). Jill clearly had the respect of the judge due to her clarity and knowledge of what was relevant to bring to the courtroom (and what was not). She never wasted the court’s time and always gave my husband and me correct advice on how to best present our side. My husband and I have since used Jill’s services to write our wills and we plan to continue to utilize her expertise in the coming years on an as-needed basis. We feel so fortunate to have had Jill’s support and expertise over the years.”
“I was referred to Jill Brittle when I was seeking an attorney after being served dissolution documents. I did not know where to turn and that referral turned out to be the best advice I ever received. Jill put me at ease from my first meeting with her. I knew within minutes I had found the right attorney at the worst time. Jill successfully negotiated with opposing counsel an out-of-court settlement through mediation. On the day of mediation, I had no idea what to expect and Jill was excellent at explaining the process and me very comfortable with the process. Jill’s representation of my interest far exceeded my expectations, Jill was very thorough in her discovery with me in everything that was going to be considered through my divorce and protected my interest as fairly as possible. I strongly recommend Jill Brittle and if you need a personal referral you can contact me through Jill.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Jill during a less-than-pleasurable Parenting Time dispute. Jill handled my extremely difficult ex-husband and his notoriously impossible attorney with fearlessness and finesse. She has wisdom, creativity, and foresight that belies her years of practicing. She has youth going for her, rather than working against her. She has spunk and the ability to look at things from a fresh perspective, finding solutions that are outside the box yet just the right fit. She is personable, funny, and professional all at the same time. Further, she is prompt, efficient, and detail-oriented. Thus, she is loved by the court staff (hint: this matters. You want the people behind the scenes to like working with your attorney.) Choose her. You won’t regret it.”
“Jill’s great. In a word to describe her as an attorney: INTEGRITY.
My wife and I scheduled a consultation with her to discuss changing an existing parenting plan for my wife and my “step” kids. In the past, my wife’s been represented by a well-known, high-priced Portland lawyer who in my opinion, took advantage of my wife and her family by running up years worth of legal services because they could as emotions ran high as they often do in divorce.
Sadly the legal services bill didn’t match the results and ended up being a lot of wasted money (and emotions). So in seeking new representation, it was important to me that we found someone I trusted who wasn’t going to do this again. We needed someone we could trust. Like a needle in a haystack, we found J-I-Double hockey stick.
After she spent 45 minutes tentatively listening to the details of our circumstance, she offered sound both legal and personal advice giving us clear, concise direction and feedback. But what leads me to write this review is because, at the point in the conversation where other lawyers would have sought a retainer (that I was perfectly willing to pay), Jill’s focus wasn’t on that, and instead of collecting a $5k retainer and doing it for us (IDK what her real retainer is for the record) and offered the guidance on what we needed to do and how she suggested going about it. Instead of taking a retainer she just said to come back for consultation as needed and we’ll pay on that basis.
This is why I use the word INTEGRITY to describe Jill as an attorney. This is why you should pay no attention to Yelp reviewer Dirk A. who by the way sounds like an A……. anyway, Jill’s great and you can put your faith and trust in her.”
“Heidi Sherman was my lawyer in a pretty contentious divorce with 2 children involved (age 3 and 6). She helped me immensely with my case. She was very supportive but also entirely realistic. She knew which battles were worth fighting for and which ones were not as important in the long run. Her #1 priority was the wellness of my children and their best interest, which I very much appreciate. She will fight for whatever you want — she is on your side and your advocate, but I also appreciate her sound advice and experience. She is very detail-oriented and timely. You always know what the next steps are and aren’t left wondering what’s going on. She is absolutely available and makes you feel like you are her only client (even though she is a very busy lawyer). She is compassionate yet straightforward. She doesn’t waste time and money.
I never want to go through another divorce, but if I ever have to, I’ll be coming back to her for help. You can definitely trust in her.”
“Calling Jill Brittle Family Law Group was the best decision I made.
I initially met with Heidi Sherman at the beginning of my divorce. At the time, it didn’t seem like I would actually need to retain an attorney, so I thanked her for the consult and went on my way. Cut to 3 months later, the mediation agreement had been signed, the papers just needed to be drafted, then some bumps appeared in the road. When communication broke down between my husband and me, I knew it was time to get representation. I immediately called Heidi. She was responsive and helpful from the very beginning. She reviewed any/all documentation and made comments that I was able to relay to other attorneys involved. When it finally came down to a 1:1 with my husband’s attorney, Heidi was quickly able to get what was fair and equitable (which just so happened to be in my favor). She was always on my side and 110% encouraging. She was also realistic, telling me more than once to “sleep on it” when I was entertaining less-than-constructive notions. She has a great personality, a well-timed sense of humor, and is beyond thorough and competent when it comes to her job. I would recommend her to anyone needing representation through a divorce.”
“I would like to recommend Heidi Sherman. She handled my case with class and professionalism. Communication was away available and if I did have any questions she was there for me. She got my case settled out of court and the process seemed less. If I ever need a professional in the future she will be my first call. Thanks, Heidi.”
“I highly recommend Jill Brittle. She is a very skilled and caring attorney. As a professional, I have been impressed with Jill’s ability to blend legal knowledge, creativity, organization, and compassion. She truly cares about her clients and represents them efficiently and well.”
“I recently worked with Jill Brittle during my divorce. I interviewed 3 attorneys in my attempt to find someone who I was comfortable working with, and Jill was hands down my favorite. She put me at ease from our first meeting. She asked the best questions, truly listened, and is very knowledgeable. As a small business owner, I especially appreciated Jill’s creative thinking, convenient office location, transparent billing methods, and prompt response time. She helped me to clearly consider all of my options during a very emotionally charged time.”