Brad F. Miller

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Brad F. Miller

Brad F. Miller

Divorce Attorney

Practice Emphases

Custody, Complex Divorce, Spousal Support

Professional Experience

Bradford F. Miller began working for Stahancyk, Kent & Hook as a law clerk. While in law school, Brad also worked for a law firm specializing in taxation, estate planning, and business transactions and clerked for the Honorable Dennis Hubel, a federal magistrate judge in Portland. Realizing that his passion lay in family law, Brad returned to Stahancyk, Kent & Hook and continued to work part-time during the school year, through his bar passage. Having learned the value of good planning, Brad was the primary associate for Senior Shareholder Jody Stahancyk, dealing with all matters related to family law and complex asset divorces. In March 2012, Brad was elected as a Shareholder of the firm. Brad travels statewide to accommodate client needs.

Education

University of Oregon School of Law
Eugene, OR · J.D.

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · B.A. English & Religion

Oregon Episcopal School
Portland, OR

Professional Activities

Brad is a native Portlander, and before law school he volunteered at the Portland office of the Federal Public Defender. He was a collegiate tennis player, and during college he coached junior tennis players at the Nike Tennis Camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In law school, Brad worked as a tutor to first-year law students learning Contract Law. He was also a Senior Editor of the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation. He has previously served on the board of the Multnomah County BarYoung Lawyers SectionPro Bono Committee. Brad currently is an active member of the Clackamas County Family Law Advisory Committee.

Community Involvement

In 2013, Brad helped bring the Wills for Heroes program to Central Oregon for the first time. Through this program, attorneys volunteer their time and expertise to help first responders and veterans draft wills and other estate planning documents. Brad is also active in the Multnomah County Children’s Representation Project. Brad is active in the committee and governance system at the Multnomah Athletic Club.

Awards and Achievements

Brad has consistently been recognized by his peers as providing elite legal services, first as a Rising Star, then, as an Oregon Super Lawyer in the area of family law. In November 2012, Brad was honored by the Daily Journal of Commerce with the “Up and Coming Lawyer of 2012” award.

Interests

In addition to tennis, Brad is an avid sportsman who enjoys golf and fly-fishing. His formative years were spent dry-fly fishing the Deschutes River, and he tries to return as often as possible. Brad and his family enjoy traveling, wine and testing the limits of their expertise in the kitchen.

Credentials

 
Testimonials:
  • “I couldn’t recommend Brad more. He is kind, thoughtful, and insightful. It was such a relief to have him by my side. The knowledge that if the mediation became too confrontational or threatening I could turn everything over to Brad, allowed me to not feel trapped or cornered. I am sure this peace of mind enabled my ex-spouse and I to finish things in a cordial manner. I feel that Brad has a strong ethical code, and for that I was very thankful.” — C.

  • “Brad was very helpful in a process that can be very uncomfortable. He suggested to me many different ways of putting a marriage agreement together. He is an outstanding attorney and wouldn’t recommend anyone else for a marriage agreement.”                       — Anonymous

  • “Brad is an outstanding attorney and wouldn’t recommend anyone else when it comes to marriage planning.” — Anonymous

  • “As painful as a divorce is for anyone to go through I don’t wish this on anyone – but this was about as painless a process as I could have envisioned. With the reputation that Brad and the Stahancyk firm have, I expected the process to be long and drawn out and potentially break the bank accounts with the process. My spouse and I had previously used a collaborative process which had come to a standstill, at which point I hired Jody and Brad. Soon afterwards it became apparent that we were really in agreement overall and had an avenue to settle. Brad and Jody really listened to what I wanted which was to resolve and get it done and did it very quickly and efficiently and I was amazed at the short amount of time it took to get the necessary documents, draw up the business documents, and file the paperwork. As amazing as it may seem, I found them fun to work with during this process. They are of the highest intelligence and obviously experience if you know anything about their general reputation, and combine it with a streetwise intelligence that is invaluable.” — Patrick Lamb

  • “I retained Brad and his team for my divorce when they were recommended by numerous friends and colleagues. Brad supported me immensely both professionally and psychologically during a very difficult time in my life. He was always readily available for conversations and to answer questions and if courtroom duties would delay his response a member of the team would contact me in the meantime. I could never have anticipated the many stresses involved with divorce, and I knew nothing of this aspect of the legal system. Brad explained things in detail and I was involved in every decision. His firm’s office became a place of solace for me as I was always welcome to spend time with the ever friendly partners and staff. Now with time to reflect on the process of my divorce, I realize that Brad did everything he could to make it as fast, simple, just, and painless as possible.” — Anonymous

  • “Brad Miller is an outstanding attorney and a great guy. Going through divorce is a painful ordeal. There are all of the challenges you can imagine and many, many more. Brad guided me through custody issues, support issues, investment issues, property issues and business issues. More importantly he guided me through the emotional ups and downs that are inherent in a divorce. I cannot tell you how important understanding and emotional support can be. What I found is that the things I did (and didn’t do) during the divorce paved the way for how I would emerge from the divorce. Yes, Brad ensured I was treated fairly in the division of assets, but most importantly he ensured that I walked away with the best situation for my children and my future. I was referred to Jody Stahancyk by a friend. Jody has built a great team with top notch attorneys. I have, and will continue to recommend SK&H to anyone that needs a divorce attorney.” — Anonymous

  • “Brad Miller and Jody Stahancyk negotiated me through a very tough time, probably the toughest time in my life. The dissolution of my marriage, with three teenage kids, and a large asset base could have been a real disaster for me. Brad, through vision, legal expertise, the backing of the Firm, and finesse was able to understand and clarify the issues, and efficiently help arrive at a fair judgment that my kids and I can work with. He’s a pro, and tough when he needs to be, but most of the time, is a genuinely very pleasant, compassionate guy. I was so pleased with Brad’s work that I have chosen their firm to help me with other routine legal issues. You won’t be disappointed!” – Anonymous

  • “Brad Miller and Deanna Rusch were top notch in helping me through a less than ideal situation. They were constantly available providing personal thoughtful guidance and even just a friendly shoulder to lean and cry on. They will work hard to turn a difficult decision and process into the best possible situation. I recommend Brad Miller and the entire council available at Stahancyk, Kent, and Hook. Call Brad for anything and everything because he will work his tail off to get it done and get it done right the first time!” — D.

  • “The law firm of SK&H holds true to their reputation of excellence. I worked with the team Brad and Jennifer in my recent divorce and felt completely and thoroughly well represented by them. They were efficient and well directed to complete things as they needed to be done. They were patient with me regarding the challenges of my circumstance. In the end, having them represent me made all the difference in the outcome of my settlement. I am so grateful for them and the job they did for me.” — L.N.

  • “Brad Miller and Stahancyk, Kent & Hook guided me in the right direction through a very painful divorce and I highly recommend them to anyone that finds themself in need of legal council. Brad Miller has been exceptional to work with. Im so grateful to have had this team on my side!” — Anonymous

  • “Thank you for referring me to Brad. He was fantastic. At first, I was a little concerned because he is so young but he did a great job. He was professional, really funny and held his own. I think he earned his keep.”— J.

  • “Brad helped me through a difficult transition. It was much more than lawyering, but the lawyering was top notch.” – S.

  • “Brad picked up every one of my phone calls, told me the truth even if it was terrible to hear and worked hard on my case constantly for 9 months. Even after the birth of his child he was responsive and present. He is very intelligent and emotionally aware. And more, he loves his job. Brad is one of the best humans I have ever met and a fabulous lawyer.” — Anonymous

  • “I received 3 references to Stahancyk, Kent & Hook when I was considering divorce. I was in an emotional and financial crisis, but Brad Miller listened to my story, gave me a box of Kleenex and validated my fears and concerns. While Brad was sensitive to my emotions, he was strong, thorough, and extremely competent. I am grateful for the way you and your office handled my case.” – M.J.O.

  • “Jody, Brad & Sarah did a great job of handling my divorce case. Although divorce is an unpleasant experience they made me feel confident in the way it was handled. I would recommend Stahancyk, Kent & Hook to work for you.” – M.C.

  • “Brad Miller and team were wonderful during my recent divorce. During the most difficult time of my life, they were professional, ethical, and kind.  During our first meeting, I asked for efficiency and fairness in regards to the divorce and that’s exactly what was provided. Brad and team were responsive and straightforward to all of my questions along the way.” – A.G.

  • “Brad Miller and Andy Newsom at the Stahancyk firm may have reputations as great litigators, but they are also great strategizers, who will find creative ways to save you money! It was hard to believe they were able to put my case together so fast and get it through so efficiently and effectively (less than a month). They were able to quickly and efficiently resolve my case and achieve a result 10x better than anything I would have gotten if I had gone to court.” — A.

  • Any result achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients.