Tate Justesen

Family law attorney Tate Frederick Justesen comes to his work at Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C. with the hope of helping others. In 2010, the Lewis & Clark alumni journal recognized Tate Frederick Justesen for tackling the difficult and pervasive issue of homelessness in Portland, Oregon. As a Valentine's Day gesture, the team at Stahancyk, Kent, and Hook organized an effort to each give 50 brownies to the Blanchet House of Hospitality, a soup kitchen in Portland. Justesen recognized that he could do more, and he led a team of his colleagues to volunteer their time and effort to prepare lunch for the shelter. Tate Frederick Justesen and Stahanck, Kent & Hook P.C. are committed to public service by way of providing pro bono representation and giving a voice to children caught in highly conflicted family law matters. This was not Tate Frederick Justesen's first advocacy endeavor. Through his years at Lewis & Clark Law School, where he received a Merit Scholarship each year, he also managed to find time to volunteer at the Multnomah County courthouse, providing services to individuals seeking restraining orders. Tate Frederick Justesen has also worked in Washington County's St. Andrew Legal Clinic, providing volunteer legal support for community families in need, who would not otherwise have access to legal services. Tate Frederick Justesen’s rural Oregon upbringing drew him to pursue a certificate in Natural Resources and Environmental Law while at Lewis & Clark. Since graduating, he has contributed his expertise to the Western Resource Legal Center, supporting the advancement of federal livestock grazing rights. In addition, Justesen participates each year in the Clackamas River Cleanup, removing waste from the waterway that flows through the Portland metro area. In addition to his volunteer commitments, Tate Frederick Justesen finds satisfaction in helping his clients navigate the challenges of family law. Through his work as an Attorney with Stahancyk, Kent & Hook P.C., Justesen represents individuals' and children's best interests through the difficult legal aspects of divorce, custody settlements, and asset division. Tate Justesen has represented a wide array of clients, including children, single parents, small business owners and individuals in large-asset cases involving complex business entities. The firm's website offers additional information on attorney services at OregonDivorce.com.