Grandparent Rights

Attorneys

• Matthew Muenzen Associate
  

  Matthew Muenzen

  Associate

  Matt has spent most of his life doing his best to help others.  As a former police officer and public defense attorney, he was committed to supporting and assisting community members, organizations, and clients.  He uses his passion for helping others to guide, educate, and support family law clients. Depending on the circumstances, Matt can be a zealous advocate or a silent warrior. He knows what it takes to win a case or how to find a reasonable and collaborative resolution. Family law and juvenile law matters are often complicated and overwhelming.  Matt is genuine, dedicated, and hard-working and provides personal and customized legal advice to clients based on compassion and respect.
  
  Matt has been practicing family law, with an emphasis on juvenile law, since 2008, first in Tennessee and then in Oregon. He was previously a supervising attorney and a special advisor to a deputy commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. In addition to practicing family law, Matt has represented children and parents in child welfare matters and often presents on topics related to child abuse and neglect. When dealing with the Oregon Department of Human Services, many different types of legal issues can arise. There are severe consequences in these cases and Matt has the experience and tenacity to help people navigate the complex nature of these matters.
  
  Outside the courtroom, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, exploring the beauty of Oregon, tasting new bourbon and coffee, working in his yard, sharing his favorite movie quotes, and strength training.
   
• Erin O'Riley Associate
  

  Erin O'Riley

  Associate

  The essence of what I do is to provide advice and advocacy for clients during some of the toughest moments in their lives. My greatest strength in this profession is my ability to listen, empathize, and offer creative solutions to help my clients not only succeed in court but also find a way forward after their family law case concludes. If you were to ask people who know me to describe me in a few words, I believe they would say "thoughtful."
  
  Throughout my career, I've learned that family law is not just about having the best legal arguments; it's about empathy, problem-solving, common sense, and good judgment. These qualities are crucial in achieving positive results when dealing with such personal and sensitive matters. What I like most about helping my clients is calming their fears about the court system, providing them with guidance and support during difficult times.
  
  In my free time, my top three hobbies and passions include working out to stay active and healthy, reading to broaden my horizons, and cooking to experiment with new flavors and cuisines.
• Erica Aquadro Associate
  

  Erica Aquadro

  Associate

  Erica enjoys helping people find resolution in their lives. Whether she's dealing with a high conflict custody case or difficult property, business and support issues, Erica brings her keen ability to ask the right questions, listen with an open mind, and use that information to form practical advice and guidance through her legal counsel. Guided by her people-centered compassionate nature, Erica is the ultimate team player helping clients understand the complex legal process, define their own futures, and ultimately bring peace of mind to each person or family she has the opportunity to counsel. 
  
  When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Erica hiking with her husband and kids, reading, or traveling. Her favorite words to live by are guided by the former first lady, “When they go low, we go high.”