Legal issues related to family relationships are invariably fraught with emotion. In many cases, the outcome of disputes related to family law can have a direct and profound impact on the most important aspects of life, including finances, living arrangements, and even the ability to spend time with your children.
DBMA is here to provide you with an unparalleled level of client service to achieve the results and resolution that you need. Find peace of mind and clarity by working with our team to resolve your family law matter. Traditional Litigation is the conventional process for resolving disputes through the court system.
DBMA is here to provide you with an unparalleled level of client service to achieve the results and resolution that you need. Find peace of mind and clarity by working with our team to resolve your family law matter. Traditional Litigation is the conventional process for resolving disputes through the court system.
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Nicole is an owner and a founding partner of DBMA Family Law Group. A Portland native, she attended Portland State University and obtained a philosophy degree from the University Honor's College. Nicole received her Juris Doctor Degree from Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law.
She clerked for Oregon Legal Services throughout law school and began her family law career as a legal aid attorney providing access to justice for survivors of domestic violence facing poverty.She transitioned to private practice and continued to provide legal services to families through Koch & Deering, Deering Law Office and as a shareholder with Schulte Anderson.
She clerked for Oregon Legal Services throughout law school and began her family law career as a legal aid attorney providing access to justice for survivors of domestic violence facing poverty.She transitioned to private practice and continued to provide legal services to families through Koch & Deering, Deering Law Office and as a shareholder with Schulte Anderson.
In Oregon, there are many ways to divorce, establish support and custody, and modify original orders. DBMA strives to offer modern and nuanced options suited to prospective clients' particular goals and budgets. DBMA offers the following options and services:. Collaborative Law is quickly gaining momentum as a healthy way to divorce or establish custody while preserving positive relationships.
In a collaborative case, couples work with a team of specially trained professionals to avoid the arbitrary and uncertain outcomes of litigation and achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children. The process typically includes a series of meetings where parties and professionals meet to discuss the issues, make needed interim arrangements, and plan for gathering information.
Brittany is an owner and a founding partner of DBMA Family Law Group. She was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. She graduated cum laude from the University of Oregon before receiving her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Her first job out of law school was as a trial lawyer prosecuting child abuse and neglect cases in the Bronx Family Court in New York City.
Patty is an owner and a founding partner with DBMA Family Law Group. She has practiced family law since 2004 and has supported and guided hundreds of individuals through their family law cases in both Oregon and Washington. Patty utilizes mediation and collaborative law for a private, efficient, respectful, transparent and non-combative approach to moving families through transitions.
Reviews (9)
Brittney Caldera
Aug 31, 2021
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I was connected to Annie Stephen’s at DBMA from a referral who then referred me to her. She was so responsive and always had time to meet to discuss complex issues. Even after the divorce when my ex was not holding up their end of the bargain, Annie helped me draft a letter and get actions going. I had done an original quick google search for mediators and went through one for a draft agreement and quickly realized that it was terrible and not well written. Annie and a new mediator helped rectify this and get us going to quick resolution. Her rates were reasonable and she was always upfront about
Rachel O'Rourke
Jan 05, 2021
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DBMA is an amazing woman owned aw firm!!! Annie Stephens and Georgina Miltenberger worked with me for over a year to help resolve a complicated matter involving my ex husband. They both worked tirelessly to prevent my children's family home from being sold and to help me work on a buy out agreement with my ex husband. Now my children and I own our home. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am to Annie's and Geogina's for their support, expertise and committment to my case.
Fernando Gutierrez
Nov 12, 2020
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I recently used Brittany Berkey during a difficult and contentious separation. She demonstrated compassion and professionalism for my situation, all the while keeping the children's best interest in mind. It was a relief knowing she was on my team during one of the most difficult times I had gone through. I knew that when I needed DBMA Family Law Group they were going to reply and communicate in cost effective and timely manner.
Adam Haas
Oct 31, 2020
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I worked with Brittany Berkey at DBMA Family Law Group. My case was particularly difficult because I retained her services late in my divorce process. She was amazing to work with. Extremely bright, very efficient and a great advocate. The quality of her legal work was highly accurate and thorough. Plus, she is a very empathetic person and easy to relate to. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Elizabeth Carroll
Sep 29, 2020
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I can tell you about Patty's responsiveness and thoroughness. I can tell you how conscientious she was about her billable hours, making sure that my money was well spent. I can tell you about her support and advocacy throughout a long divorce process with an uncooperative ex. All of that is true, but also...when my not-yet-ex had a medical crisis that derailed all of our plans, I went in to talk to Patty and she greeted me with a bouquet of flowers, just because, just to show some kindness at a time when I was totally overwhelmed. Definitely recommend!
Amy Owltree
Sep 15, 2020
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I would highly recommend DBMA Family Law to anyone who considers empathy and compassion to be necessary skills in steering you through often very emotional and complicated family matters. I first worked with Georgina Miltenberger 6 years ago on an adjustment to parenting time and support. She was a markedly more professional, intelligent, and experienced lawyer than the one I used for my divorce years before. When life brought me to a point this Spring where I needed to seek legal advice I immediately knew I would reach out to Georgina. I was pleasantly surprised that she remembered me well despite
Loren Wampler
Aug 15, 2020
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Patty Arjun has been my attorney on two very different cases that when combined involved pretty much every aspect of family law. I truly don’t know what I would have done without her as my advocate. Patty’s candid yet compassionate approach coupled with her overall legal savvy make her a remarkable attorney. I really can’t say enough good things about her, she is responsive, knowledgeable, honest, empathetic, concise, and very effective. If I ever need legal advice in the future, she knows she will be the first person I call.
Michael Cansler
Aug 11, 2020
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Georgina Miltenberger from DBMA Family Law represented myself in a not so typical father child custody case. Throughout the process, comparing her with the other lawyer in the case, it was obvious and apparent that she was superior and more determined in every way! She was compassionate about my feelings and fears and worked diligently to represent myself and my daughter's best interests at hand. She worked within a budget knowing i wasn't well off and kept our future in her mind while representing us. My daughter and i can't thank her enough for the job she did and how professional, friendly and
Megan Reeves
Jul 31, 2020
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I am very fortunate that I was referred to Patty Arjun. She got me through the finalization of my divorce but most importantly, helped me with the custody of my children and finalization of my parenting plan. She was very detailed - there were days I would email her in completely panic and never once did she blow any of it off. What was important to me, was important to her. If I have any custody concerns in the future, there will be no hesitation I will go back to Patty.
