Andy Newsom and Linda make an AWESOME team! Andy has extensive knowledge in the subject area and planned my case well; hence we got the outcome we had hoped for! Very responsive to my repeated needs and requests! Definitely recommend Andy Newsom and the GRM Team!

Thank you, David Gearing, Adam McKibben and team for the fantastic representation. Your expertise, professionalism and superior level of support and guidance during the case was outstanding, and leaves me with no hesitation in recommending you to anyone needing assistance in their own family law matters.

I would recommend Dave Gearing to anyone needing family law services. He helped guide me through a difficult family transition period, with the results in line with what he said would happen. He gave me the opportunity to save money by letting me do as much of the work as I was able to. Dave's wealth of experience showed through in his relationships with many of the major players in the process. He was creative when called for, calming in stressful times, and could help me step back and laugh occasionally from a broader perspective. His staff was great to work with, too. Dave is somebody you can trust to give you an accurate assessment, fight hard for your interests, and seek a fair resolution.

I worked with Adam McKibben this time around had had a very good experience just like the first time i used this firm.

I would highly recommend Adam Shelton to anyone looking for family legal representation. Adam is hard-working and reliable. While I know he was working with many clients, I always felt like a top priority. He was prompt at responding to me and answering all my questions. Adam is trustworthy and personable. He gave me sound legal advice and helped me make the most reasonable decisions in my situation. He was always well prepared and his knowledge and hard work paid off. Divorce is never easy but working with Adam helped make the best of a difficult situation.

Andy and the rest of the team are impressive. They are receptive, thorough, friendly, and can somehow make really complicated matters simple to understand. Highly recommended!

I would like to fully recommend this firm. Andy Newsom and his team were amazing attentive to details and incredibly supportive during this exceedingly difficult time. This is the second time I have used this firm and can honestly say, I would not have received the outcome without their icredible dillegence. Thank you.

Laura Rackner is by far the best attorney I've ever worked with. She is fair, firm and extremely knowledgeable. She was very comforting during a very difficult time and always gave me confidence in her answers and approach with my case. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Very professional. A sheer delight to work with Andy.

David Gearing, Adam McKibben, and the rest of the team did an excellent job handling my contentious custody modification case. David was consistently two steps ahead of the process and proactively managed issues before they arose. The team was responsive and available at all times, always professional, and negotiated a reasonable settlement in a scenario that I was sure was going to result in an ugly and expensive trial. David was an excellent advocate, and more importantly, put his experience to work securing a settlement that had my families best interests at heart.

Andy Newsom helped me navigate one of the worst times of my life. He understands the emotional toll while keeping an even keel. His “bed side manner” kept me confident and focused. He lays out your options and scenarios in layman terms and really puts a magnifying glass on the bigger picture as well as your future. This is uncharted territory for most of us. Many things I didn’t realize I had to consider. Andy was actually my second attorney and I interviewed quite a few. He was a champion for my interests without adding additional confrontation to an already contemptuous dynamic. After all, we have to rebuild a new functioning relationship with our children’s other parent. Mr. Newsom’s legal assistant is a true professional and the nicest person. This is not a situation we hope to find ourselves in, but I’m glad I had this team fighting for me.

I worked with Adam McKibben, I can not recommend him enough. He was very professional and answered all of my questions in a very and timely manner and was a great relief. I recommend him highly

I’d like to thank Andy Newsom from bottom of my heart. Before coming to Gearing Rackner and McGrath I had previous counsel who made mistakes that ended up costing me time with my kids and a lot of money.
Andy clearly explained my options and provided me with realistic expectations. He did everything he could to help me understand all of the costs of each option. He really helped me feel comfortable and confident.
After our initial consultation he quickly picked up the pieces of my case. He put together a plan of attack which led to negotiations and a fair and equitable resolution.
I realized right away how ethical he is. He clearly proved himself as an outstanding attorney, but, just as important, he was honest, kind hearted, and personable.
Andy and his team are invaluable and will fight for your rights as a parent. I am forever grateful and blessed to have had them on my side.
Sincerely,
Karl Biedritzky

Thought I could manage my divorce through mediation alone. Not until Adam Shelton came on board did I feel safe, supported, and fully informed. Huge shift from feeling overwhelmed and fearful to being proactive and productive - you need someone knowledgeable, experienced, hard working, and compassionate in your corner.

Thank you for your service

While Laura Rackner has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best family law litigators in Portland, she must now be counted among our very best collaborative lawyers as well. Her versatility enables her to offer a non-adversarial approach to those many clients seeking an amicable divorce. Laura has interpersonal skills, negotiation expertise, and psychological sophistication that enable her to handle the nuanced settlement discussions of good collaborative law. As a mediator and collaborative lawyer who has worked with Laura often, I know she is completely trustworthy and has great integrity. I highly recommend her.

Laura Rackner is a seasoned professional with an excellent professional reputation in the Portland community. She is capable and competent with litigated and cooperative divorce cases. What most impresses me is Laura's caring and personal approach. In my experience, she deeply cares about the families that she serves and goes the extra mile to help them. Laura has the rare combination of professional excellence and accolades from peers with humility and caring for her clients. She has my respect and highest endorsement!