Guardianship of Minors

Attorneys

• Shannon Hall Associate
  

  Shannon Hall

  Associate

  For Shannon, helping clients into the next chapter of their future gives her a great sense of satisfaction. There’s never a dull moment in family law, and with the ever-changing industry developments and legal issues to navigate, she continues to stay challenged and advocates for her clients. Family law deals with most every aspect of a person’s life – and believing she’s helped guide clients into the next chapter in their lives is truly the best part of the process. Those who work with Shannon describe her as caring, ambitious, and a true team player. At the end of the day, for Shannon it is all about the relief her clients feel when they get to hand over the reigns and the worry of their case.
  
  As a busy mom of two, Shannon’s life is full-time family! When she’s not advocating for her clients, you can find her riding bikes with her kids and caught up in several craft projects with her daughter. She is a true believer that life is short—and really what you make of it, living her life by Henry David Thoreau’s advice: “ go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined.” 
• Katie Goss Shareholder
  

  Katie Goss

  Shareholder

  For Katie, being a family law attorney is about empowering and educating her clients to help guide them through difficult periods of their life. She brings a genuine sense of compassion, reasoning and fearlessness to her practice, assuring her clients that with time and the right solutions, their situations will get better. It is always her goal to ensure her clients feel heard and respected, understand the process and feel supported. Those who have worked with Katie describe her as caring, organized and a zealous advocate for her clients.
  
  Originally from North Carolina, she and her husband have chosen Portland as their forever home. For fun, Katie spends most of her time outdoors; hiking, snowboarding or following around her two little boys. She is also an avid sewer who believes in her personal motto: “work hard and be kind”.
   
• Zachary Fruchtengarten Managing Shareholder
  

  Zachary Fruchtengarten

  Managing Shareholder

  Numbers are a big part of any divorce, whether regarding property divisions, custody or support. With an MBA and a stint at one of the country's largest accounting firms, Zach is equally comfortable in matters of both law and business. He is a committed and compassionate advocate who counsels clients through the challenges of a divorce no matter what the numbers say. As he guides people through some of the most difficult times in their lives, there's one thing that drives Zach: knowing he helped make a difference.
  
  When not working with clients, you'll likely find Zach with his family sharing with them his love for cooking and fine food. His favorite menu? Warm Northwest evenings, some fresh local ingredients, and a backyard barbecue. When Zach is not cooking, you will find him enjoying one of his other passions, golf.