Usually needing a law firm means that something traumatic is happening and that was the case for me. I worked with Sarah Bond and every interaction was extremely positive and certainly compassionate. Sarah, as well as the rest of the office, truly care about each person they are helping. Additionally, the outcome of my case was exactly what my daughter and I desired- a way to keep us safe, keep our livelihood in tact and move forward in the safest way possible. Sarah’s level of integrity is to be modeled by others. It’s clear she is well respected.

I had the pleasure of working primarily with Cassandra. From my initial consultation through the resolution I found her and her co-workers to be prompt, professional and helpful. Cassandra did a wonderful job of performing her legal and ethical obligations while also listening to me and my wishes. I would highly recommend her and her co-workers.

I highly recommend this firm. Joel was amazing to work with.

I have been assisted by lawyer Joel Overlund to go through a recent divorce and have been very satisfied by his professional help and that of his team. We had a quite complicated situation and Joel guided me through it to its successful end with skill, compassion, and professionalism. Joel was pragmatic, he was understanding of my perspective and expectations but also helped me understand my wife's position and perspective. He is non judgemental, and knowledgeable. He avoided what could have been a complex, messy trial by advocating for relying on arbitration which he planned for carefully and we did with success. It helped us resolve the issues while maintaining with my wife a positive working relationship throughout. He and his team are very responsive, they work together very well, they can be contacted at anytime, and they do answer very rapidly. My meetings with him were always pleasant, justified and efficient. I think I have been very well served by Joel Overland and his team.
I strongly recommend them.
EF

Had a wonderful experience working with Wendy Fay. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. All of my emails, phone calls and other questions were returned or answered quickly. Would recommend.

My divorce was final almost four years ago and Zimmer, Bond, et al are still there for me... my experience was a very positive one at a very low time in my life. Gary Zimmer helped me to understand what i needed to do in order to make the most of a bad situation. Karen Hilliard (assistant extraordinaire) was by my side the entire time and I will always be indebted to her.
I recently needed some advice in order to move ahead in a new relationship and was please to meet Sarah Bond who capably reviewed, expained and made very clear to me the details of my divorce decree and how it applied to my current situation.
I've been happy to recommend this family law firm to the people who mean the most to me and so it goes without saying that i would recommend them to you.

I was represented by Sarah Bond in a parenting plan modification and move away case. I needed to move more than 60 miles away from my children’s mother, and therefore also needed to modify the parenting plan. Sarah was very upfront and honest about the difficulties I would face in this case. She provided me with extensive case studies so I could make informed decisions. Despite constant obstacles from my ex wife and opposing counsel, Sarah always kept us on the ethical high road. Her communication skills are impeccable and she remains calm and professional at all times. She is an amazing attorney and a genuinely good person. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney!

I highly recommend Sarah Bond to anyone who is looking for a family law attorney. She made sure I understood what my options were so I could make the best decisions on how to move forward with my case. She is very knowledgeable and diligent about her work and goes above and beyond to help settle things fairly and quickly. Sarah is also very quick to respond to all forms of communication, and really gained my trust right away after seeing all of the time and effort she put forth on my case. We had a lot of challenging obstacle to overcome, including an extremely long day in mediation. Sarah was well prepared and spent many hours reviewing bank statements, investment documents, and many other documents. She also gained as much knowledge as possible on both sides of my case, in order for us to be prepared for anything that might be presented to us. I felt more confident having Sarah by my side through such a challenging time.

I would have saved thousands and had better results if I had processed my divorce decree and parenting plan myself. They just signed off on whatever my ex's attorney put in front of them. Didnt advocate for me at all.

Going through my divorce was probably one of the most stressful things I have ever had to experience. But I can honestly tell you that without Wendy Fay and her assistant Karen Hillard I'm not sure how I would have got through this process. Both ladies combined tremendous compassion along with Wendy's outstanding legal experience to help guide me through to a successful closure in my marriage. I highly recommend Wendy and the team at Zimmer, Bond, Fay & Overland.

Sarah Bond counseled and represented me through a high conflict divorce. I always felt heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. It was clear that she had the best interest of my kids and me in mind throughout the entire ordeal. I am most impressed with Sarah’s ability to remain calm, collected, and incredibly professional, both in person and through email, when dealing with opposing counsel. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a strong, thoughtful, and fair attorney.

Sarah Bond was exactly what I needed in an advocate during my divorce. Her expertise and straight-forward approach brought clarity to a very challenging (and often baffling) situation. She was efficient during all of our interactions. I don't think I could have found a better fit to help me navigate this process.

Wendy Fay and the rest of the firm are some of the best Family Law attorneys in Portland. Regardless of how many cases Wendy was working, she always made it seem my case was the only one she had. I would recommend Zimmer, Bond, Fay & Overlund be the first call any makes when looking for a Family Law Firm.

Wendy Fay kept my priorities in mind and listened to me every step of the way. Her experience and knowledge of the various players (including judges, mediators and parent coordinators) helped as I made decisions along the way. I appreciated her honesty and response to every question (big and small!). The staff is friendly and helpful as well. It's hard to write that it was a "wonderful experience" as family law is difficult and a roller coaster of emotions at best, but I'm confident you cannot make a better choice with the firm.

Without reservation, I recommend Zimmer Family Law. From my first phone call, they conveyed a sense of calm, confidence and constructiveness. They know the law well and were able to negotiate a rewarding settlement for me and my family.

I am grateful for their professionalism and expertise. It's rare to find this type of exceptional counsel.

Sarah Bond represented me in a highly contentious divorce case that lasted for over three years. The primary focus revolved around the care and safety of my now 6 year old son. Sarah Bond practices law with intelligence and thoughtfulness. Her integrity is unquestionable and she instilled me with confidence not only in her ability as a lawyer but in the legal process as well. I would give Sarah Bond a 5-Star rating for her professionalism. "ST"

I found the services here lacking in many ways. There were often mistakes in the paperwork and the lawyer I was working with did not attend to the case in a timely fashion. It was a very disappointing and expensive experience. I found a much better lawyer for half the price elsewhere. I suggest you keep looking.

Wendy Fay helped me through my divorce with efficiency and added a personal touch which made all the difference to me. I felt she genuinely cared about the well being of myself and my children. I would recommend her services to anyone!

Zimmer Family Law provided excellent legal support, expertise and knowledge during my divorce. Wendy helped to make what was an extremely painful and stressful situation less complicated and emotional. She was always professional, sensitive to my situation and available. I would highly recommend Zimmer Family Law in the future to friends/family, should the need arise for representation.

THEY GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK!

Upon meeting Gary, (Mr. Zimmer) I knew instantly that this was the firm where I needed to be. I
totally connected with his principles and his subtle but powerful presence. I then had the great
pleasure of meeting Wendy (Ms Fay) who Gary introduced would be assisting in my case. It was a
perfect fit. I had no reservations whatsoever and knew my best interests would be at heart here.

It was an honor and pleasure to work with Mr. Zimmer and Ms. Fay. I believe I had the BEST
representation possible for my legal needs. I received a complete and as it became, clearer picture
of my overall situation and what was required to get to the end result.

The knowledge and resources at Zimmer Family Law's disposal is impressive and invaluable; and
speaks of the high regard the professionals have for this firm.

In an unfortunate life changing time, they were all there for me. I experienced first hand a legal
"family" that truly cared about their client and her welfare. Doesn't get any better than that in my
book!

In ANY stressful family situation you need support and guidance that is understandable, not "candy coated", fair, persistent yet not confrontational, trustworthy, and caring...you also benefit from "detail oriented", which Zimmer Family Law IS.

In my case it was a lengthy, not-by-choice divorce of almost 25 years of marriage. It was probably the most difficult and emotionally draining process I hope to ever go through. But, with Gary at my side, I knew the process would be as fair as possible and eventually I would "come out on the other side", able to move forward. One thing I would caution anyone, however, is that when Gary says "do you trust me?"...TRUST HIM!

Would I recommend Zimmer Family Law? YES...without hesitation.

I have been extremely happy with the services I have received at Zimmer Family Law so far, still in the process of a very long drawn out divorce. I have mostly been working with Wendy Fey and Karen Hilliard. They have been extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and very prompt with all of my questions during this process. I couldn't ask for a better law firm to work with for a divorce that is very challenging.