About Forrest
Forrest R. Collins focuses his practice on the resolution of family disputes. Many people are unaware there are options for resolving family disputes other than going through traditional litigation. Forrest’s priority is to teach people about these other options.
Forrest received his law degree from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon and did his undergraduate studies at Linfield College. While at Willamette he studied at the nationally acclaimed Center for Dispute Resolution. That experience, combined with his experience in family law litigation, has led Forrest to focus his practice on dispute resolution.
Forrest is originally from the Midwest, though he has spent most of his life in the Willamette valley. When not in the office Forrest enjoys doing things outdoors, checking out Portland’s eateries, and spending time with his new wife, Olivia, and their puppy Harley.
Professional Experience
- Sept. 2006 - Sept. 2008 - Sole Proprietor, Forrest Collins, Attorney at Law
- Sept. 2008 - Jan. 2009 - Partner, Corbridge and Short Law Group
- Feb. 2009 - Present - Sole Proprietor, Forrest Collins, Attorney at Law
Memberships and Associations
- Oregon Mediation Association - Member of Board of Directors
- Oregon State Bar Association ADR Section - Member of Board of Directors
- Oregon State Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
- Multnomah Bar Association
- Washington County Bar Association
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Education and Degrees
- Linfield College, 2003; B.S. in Computer Science; Minor in Political Science
- Willamette University College of Law, 2006; JD
- Willamette University College of Law, 2006; Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution Training
- Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training, 2009; 12 hrs. w/ Kim Gordon
- Intermediate Collaborative Law Training, 2009; 8 hrs. w/ Donna Smalldon
- Mediating Divorce Agreement, 2009; 40 hrs. w/ Jim Melamed, CEO of Mediate.com
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