I went to Peter because I really needed advice and a professional to simply manage the stresses of my divorce. I did a consultation with him and everything seemed in order. He seemed like a decent fellow that was knowledgeable and forthright. This image didn't last long...

Being involved in a messy divorce full of high stress due to false allegations, Peter simply walked away at the VERY beginning because the heat got too hot for him. He now of course wants his money ($400) for the consultation even though he bailed on me which forced me to have to find another attorney and pay another consultation fee. Oh well, I chalked this up as a small cost in getting the right lawyer. He basically helped me determine that he wasn't who I needed... a proficient lawyer that can handle stresses of a divorce with ease.

I ended up finding Shelly Perkins and she has turned my whole case around. She didn't even use the angles that Peter wanted to which would have easily cost me >10k more. Ironic right?

I'm tired of thinking about this whole mess and glad it is behind me, but there you have it incase you are wondering if this guy can help you out.

Peter is an excellent attorney. He is calm, kind and smart as a whip!

Peter and his team were communicative, efficient, and supportive throughout the entire process. They are careful to explain in clear simple terms what the options are so that you are able to make a sound decisions. Their knowledge of divorce law leaves you well protected and confident that any potential issues that may arise have already been addressed and negated.

Mr. Bunch was professional, knowledgeable, fair and efficient. He advised me every step of the way, gave me my options and explained the pros and cons of each decision I needed to make and kept me informed. He was at all times, on top of my case and I never had to worry about missed deadlines or anything not being done. He was an excellent advocate for me without being a "bull dog". In fact he handled my case exactly as I had requested - with respect, fairness and without ramping up an already stressful and sad situation. Given his years of experience I felt his charges were reasonable and fair. I recommend him without reservation.

Words can not express my appreciation for Peter and his team They assisted my father who is 79 in his divorce case. Considering my fathers age it required additional patience and explanation of this difficult process. Peter always took the time to make sure my father had an understanding of the process and a advocate for his side. This unfortunate family matter could have been detrimental to my fathers health. However, Peter was a constant rock for our family. The law firm of Peter Bunch exceeded all of my expectations and put my family at peace. I highly recommend Peter for any family law needs. There is no question that Peter is the very best.

If you're getting divorced in the Portland area, look no further than Peter Bunch. He exudes professionalism and competence, and displays a true passion for his job. Both he and his paralegal, Amanda, work tirelessly on your case to get you the very best outcome. Getting divorced can be scary and confusing. Peter helped me make sense of each step, and offered guidance and counsel in a calm, levelheaded and reassuring manner. I felt comfortable and supported through the entire process. I can't thank him enough.

I highly recommend Peter. He took the care to explain things to me thoroughly and ask if I have questions. He gave the attention and care I needed when I needed it and was also straight-forward. Peter really shines in the process of negotiation. He is quick to understand complicated situations and firm on your side when you need it. He attempts to keep your costs down, and will advise you how to do so. This is refreshing when in an emotionally draining process of divorce. If I have future needs I will definitely be returning to Peter.

Peter took a very difficult case for me late in the process before what would have been a lengthy trial. He literally turned my case around, getting my daughter into a better/healthier situation, all without going to trial. - He cares about you and your family - Knows the law, your rights - Is very respectful, intelligent and is absolutely amazing!

Peter Bunch and his legal team have provided me with outstanding assistance throughout divorce proceedings and custody issues. He has been thoughtful, thorough, and clear throughout the process, always looking out for the best long-term outcome for me and my children. I would recommend him to anyone who aims for a measured approach to navigating divorce and custody concerns. He helped guide me through difficult issues with deep understanding of the law and a true interest in our circumstances. I have recommended his team to many friends in the area.

Peter Bunch is a truly outstanding attorney, as well as an incredibly compassionate human being. After enduring 9 months of very little progress, poor representation and outrageous bills from my previous attorney, I could see no end in sight to a contentious and very difficult divorce with an uncooperative spouse. With only 3 weeks until the scheduled trial date, Peter expertly and firmly took control of the situation, laid out a solid plan of action, and quickly moved forward toward a settlement. He was a calm, strong advocate, and I truly felt that he had my best interests and my children’s well-being at heart. Peter was very accessible to discuss my case and answer any questions I had, including during weekends, evenings and vacation. He helped me set fair and realistic expectations, and I appreciated his honesty and integrity. He also alerted me to tax law changes which would have affected our case should it have been further delayed; neither my former attorney nor the opposing counsel seemed aware of the impending legislation which could have negatively affected both me and my soon-to-be ex-spouse. In a nutshell, Peter and his excellent staff were able to take a complete mess of files from my former attorney, put a plan into action, work quickly and efficiently, and have a signed settlement agreement in front of me in 7 weeks, for a fraction of the billings from my previous “reputable” attorney. I was so fortunate to have been recommended to and represented by Peter Bunch. My only regret is that I make the switch months earlier. I highly recommend him.

Peter Bunch: Strict, to the point, knowledgeable, a fantastic communicator, organized and TRANSPARENT. He operates with clear direction even in the murkiest areas of the law and challenges with the various judges. There is heart with Peter, a sense of assurance things will end ok when you work with him as he communicates well and often on plans, progress and needed items. I am learning first hand that he truly cares for his clients well being in their worst of times. My best friend came to him in total despair after learning that not only were her divorce proceedings via the ex being intentionally delayed, but her " really good, highest charging divorce attorney" acting complicit in these delays for her own personal gain in outrageous "billable" hours. Peter's billing is fair, transparent and each charge has purpose vs. a $75 "thank you" email or $3300 " internal discussions with colleagues about your case" charges one is not aware of or benefiting from. She felt she had to be her own detective to figure out her own . Know your lawyer's business habits when selecting a divorce attorney. How do they bill, when and for what purpose are they billing? Know their intentions and interview several before hiring. Do NOT go off of their hourly rate. Her old attorney is considered the highest billable hourly rate of $400 in Portland. She turned out to be my friends' worst enemy at a cost of $28,000 YTD with zero progress. She has forced my friend to start over. It became a twisted act of cruelty at one's lowest point when she added late charges and fees, filing a lien against her knowing she had no money and continuing to charge her daily the typical hourly rate plus other colleagues hourly rates, combining them to over $600/hr! Such a blow my friend could have avoided, please do your homework and do business with someone that is more willing to help you than deceive you with unnecessary billings. Peter Bunch is a rare divorce attorney with passion, commitment, fairness and heart. He works at godspeed pace and my friend is still working through her divorce proceedings with him. But there is light at the end for her now and she works with him, helps where she can and is gaining some much needed confidence that this will settle for her. She will be able to pay his full bill and start her new chapter with some hope and confidence. I decided to post this as I help my friend through this with the intentions it will help others searching for a divorce attorney. We will post a follow-up review after settlement. Please avoid the terrible lawyers with exceptionally high billing practices.

Peter is a fantastic attorney. His calm demeanor lends itself well to a courtroom setting. He was very thorough in my case and was realistic related to the projected outcome. During my case, I was entering the courtroom for a session when an attorney for the previously presented case passed by me. As he did, he stopped me and said "You've got the best attorney around." This spoke volumes to me in that Peter's peers think very highly of him. If I am ever faced with the need for an attorney in the future, I definitely know who to call.

When you hire Peter Bunch to represent you, you are hiring an exceptional advocate. My case was a very difficult and contentious one, with lots of distractions and drama, but Peter was able to untangle the mess and focus clearly and persistently on getting me a very favorable result. Not only is Peter immediately responsive, he does his homework and thoughtfully answered the questions I asked. He was both courteous and prompt with requests from opposing counsel, but not afraid to call them out when they were less than forthcoming with what was requested of them. Peter also makes his clients feel protected and fairly represented. Finally, his support staff is also excellent, though Peter does give each client his direct and personal attention for the duration of the case. He surpassed my expectations for advocacy and representation and I am happy to give him my highest recommendation.

Peter is a great lawyer and runs what I call a very professional business. I hired Peter for a Divorce and was please at his professionalism, his ability to keep the process amicable as possible while still representing & standing up for my interests. I recommended Peter to two close friends and they have both been very happy with his services.

For those with past poor experiences with lawyers a couple of things I want to highlight
- No frivolous billing practices!
- He does not over promise, he is clear what to expect and what he can deliver and what is less likely to be achieved
- He listens and speak non-lawyer language
- You never feel rushed

I engaged Mr. Bunch after a protracted and failed attempt by my former spouse and I to complete a divorce as co-petitioners without involving attorneys. The opposition continued to become increasingly confrontational and difficult, at which time, I engaged Peter to represent and assist me in navigating through the process. He was extremely mindful of the cost benefit tradeoffs of various settlement scenarios and the associated risk and probability of achieving a particular outcome, whether that be through arbitration, mediation or before the judge. He focused on arriving at a fair and equitable settlement without contributing to further escalation, time and costs. I found him to be very open, communicative and responsive. The time and expense billed was very conservative and rational. I found his knowledge of recent case law very helpful, and his familiarity with many of the judges, mediators and arbitrators was valuable in the selection process and when working with them in mediation to arrive at a settlement. I highly recommend Peter Bunch and will certainly engage him again in the future.

Peter Bunch and his staff offer a great combination of big-firm professionalism and one-on-one attention.

In terms of the law, Peter not only seems to have the law down cold, including any number of make-or-break details his adversaries miss, but more importantly he knows the players, he knows the judges, and he knows how the law plays out in the real world of rushed mediators, imperfect courts, and overwhelmed clients. But the most striking thing about Peter for me was his willingness to sit me down, acknowledge my point of view, then firmly talk me out of harebrained impulses and keep me focused, even though it could have meant a lot of billable hours for the firm. In a lifetime's experience with lawyers, I've met few willing to hew so closely to a client's actual interests.

Peter saved me at the eleventh hour from disastrous prior counsel when no one else would touch a case gone thoroughly toxic. In several marathon weeks he and his remarkably sharp and sympathetic paralegal, Amanda Monaghan, untangled the mess and sat me down with all of the good news, the bad news, and unvarnished
options, then stayed with me daily through a complex, year-and-a-half long divorce.

And, finally, at decision time, he and Amanda took me aside and gave me advice that had little to do with law or money and everything to do with quality of life, for which I am extremely grateful.

I interviewed over half a dozen attorneys before finding the right one: Peter Bunch. Before finishing the interview, I knew he was the one. My divorce case involved property, child custody, and family inheritance. Through it all, he was my best ally, always seeking the most favorable outcome for me. In the end, I got what I believe was fair. He is a master communicator and incredibly smart, with a stellar reputation in the industry. He knows how to deal with people – clients, opposing lawyers, judges - with finesse and tact. He is poised and well-versed in all aspects of family law. He returned my calls and emails with reasonable timeliness. He was efficient and results-minded, which certainly saved me hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in fees. His paralegal, Amanda is as sharp as he is. Together, I believe they are the best duo in all of Portland to handle a family law case.

I was referred to Peter by a good legal friend after leaving my initial divorce attorney. To say that things were complicated at that point would be an understatement. And I was not being represented well at all.

Nevertheless, he took on my case and worked diligently on behalf. He was extremely fair, gave me the good and bad scenarios and represented me against a less-than-honest ex-spouse and less-than-responsive opposing attorney.

Peter is exceptionally intelligent and well-versed on all aspects of divorce. He knows case law inside-out.

In the end he got me an incredibly fair outcome from one of the most conservative county courts in the State of Oregon (Clackamas) at least when it comes to men.

I have already given his name to two close friends who are enduring less than acceptable legal counsel from their current representation. I would not hesitate for a moment to refer Peter to my young adult sons if they needed outstanding legal counsel for domestic relations.