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A Tradition of Service and Excellence
Michael F. Van Hoomissen Attorney at Law is a premier general practice firm in Portland, built on a rich family legacy of legal service dating back to the early 1900s. Michael Van Hoomissen is not just a lawyer; he is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, a pilot, and an engineer. With over 30 years of legal experience and a disciplined military background, he brings a unique combination of technical precision and strategic thinking to every case. His practice is designed to handle the diverse needs of individuals and businesses, providing a "one-stop" solution for legal challenges.
Diverse Legal Expertise
Drawing on his varied background, Michael Van Hoomissen offers expert counsel in areas that few other attorneys can match:
- Aviation Law: As an instrument-rated pilot and former astronautical engineer, he handles complex aviation cases, including crash litigation, FAA compliance, and aircraft transactions.
- Military Law and Divorce: leveraging his 30-year military career to represent service members in courts-martial and to guide military families through the specific challenges of military divorce and pension division.
- Business and Civil Litigation: Representing companies and individuals in contract disputes, insurance defense, and corporate formation.
- Estate Planning: helping families secure their assets through wills, trusts, and probate administration.
Practical Advice, Professional Advocacy
Michael Van Hoomissen’s philosophy is grounded in providing practical advice. He understands that legal battles can be costly and time-consuming, so he focuses on finding efficient, effective solutions. Whether acting as a mediator or a litigator, he maintains the highest ethical standards, earning him an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Located in the Riviera Plaza on the waterfront, his office is a trusted resource for clients across Oregon and Washington who demand excellence, integrity, and results.
Contact Michael F. Van Hoomissen today for a consultation with a lawyer who has served his country and his community with distinction.
Specializing In
Aviation Law, Military Divorce, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning
Address & Location
Michael F. Van Hoomissen Attorney at LawRiviera Plaza1618 SW 1st Ave, Suite 319Portland, OR 97201
Building Location
Located in the Riviera Plaza, a distinctive office building on SW 1st Ave, near the waterfront and the Hawthorne Bridge.
Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby. Take the elevator to the 3rd Floor, Suite 319.
Parking Details
Parking is available in the building’s underground garage or surface lot. Metered street parking is also available on SW 1st Ave.
Public Transit
Located near the SW 1st & Clay streetcar stop. Multiple bus lines run along SW 1st Ave and SW Harrison St.
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