Engle and Schmidtman Law Firm

Robert Engle and Kirk Schmidtman have been law partners in Woodburn, Oregon, since 1979.  The firm's success has been based upon client satisfaction, personal attention to the needs of our clients, friendly service, and quality work product. Both attorneys are graduates of Willamette University College of Law, and each has become well known in the Woodburn Area for their civic activities and community involvement. Our office shown in the photo below is located in the Northwood Office Park off Hwy.214, approximately   one and 1/2  miles from Interstate 5, and conveniently situated midway between Salem and Portland in the heart of the Willamette Valley.  See our links to "Map & Directions" and "Employee Bios."  Also note that attorney Calvin N. Souther, Jr., became "of counsel" to the firm beginning in March 2009, and his problem solving skills and litigation experience are now available to our clients.

EXAMPLES OF OUR LEGAL SERVICES:

1. Estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, probate avoidance, and advice regarding other estate matters;

2. Business organization matters that require analysis and document preparation;

3. Preparation of Contract documents, negotiations, and other assistance in reaching  final agreement on contractual matters;

4. Representation on Insurance Claims to get fair compensation for your losses and damages; and

5. Representation and advice on Family Law problems that need experienced legal counsel and/or mediation services.

We represent individuals and businesses, and seek solutions to your problems that will lift the burden of your worries, and give you confidence that someone is working to get the best possible result. Our friendly, experienced, and capable staff are ready to work with you to achieve your intended objectives.  SEE OUR LINK TO "LEGAL TIPS" FOR FURTHER USEFUL INFORMATION, and also note the links to websites for the State of Oregon, Internal Revenue Service, Library of Congress, and Annual Credit Report.com, among other sites listed to the left of this page.  Legal tips are updated from time to time, and presently include:  1) The Legal Checkup; 2) Retirement Planning; 3) Communicating with your attorney; 4) Getting started on an estate plan; 5) Automobile collisions; 6) Divorce Settlements and Mediation; 7) Organizing your important papers; and 8) Using a General Durable Power of Attorney.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time.

LOCATION: 610 Glatt Circle - Northwood Office Park, Woodburn, Oregon 97071

Phone: 503-981-0155

Facsimile: 503-981-0158

Email: rengle@woodburnlaw.net;  kschmidtman@woodburnlaw.net;  cals@woodburnlaw.net; stacyberkey@woodburnlaw.net    

LOCAL REFERENCES: City of Hubbard,  Mt. Angel Abbey, St. Luke's Catholic Church, Woodburn Methodist Church, Ulven Forging, Woodburn Rotary Club, Woodburn Kiwanis Club, Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce, and numerous other area businesses and residents.

PAST AWARDS: Woodburn Business of the Year - 1992 - Marion County Pro Bono (Volunteer) Firm of the Year - 1992

MEMBERSHIPS: Family Law Section - Oregon State Bar and Estate Planning Section - Oregon State Bar; Marion County Bar Association: Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce.