Blake Van Zile, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Civil litigation practice includes real estate, business, debtor-creditor/collections, and landlord-tenant matters throughout Oregon and Washington (state, federal, bankruptcy and appellate courts). Also provides a broad range of services to financial, business, and governmental clients in real estate transactions and land use matters, including.

Vancouver, Washington

Full-service domestic relations practice in Washington and Oregon. Perform all aspects of client advocacy including litigation (discovery, motion practice, oral argument at hearings and trial) and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, based on client needs and case strategy. Develop and maintain client base in Southwest Washington and Oregon.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Assist with all aspects of family law litigation cycle including document review, drafting, editing, and e-filing pleadings and exhibits; compile financial declarations and initial disclosures

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Perform family law client consultations; consult with supervising attorneys on cases; conduct legal research and draft, edit, and e-file pleadings; compile financial declarations

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Perform legal research and draft, edit, and e-file pleadings; consult with supervising attorney on cases; compile financial declarations

Salt Lake City

Perform legal research and draft appellate case briefs and pleadings for Solicitor General

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Assist in interviewing and representing Legal Aid clients in pursing protective orders under the third year practice rule.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Drafted bench memos and opinions, attended hearings, and worked with Judge Kelly on substantive issues in current cases.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Completed domestic violence client intake paperwork and divorce and child custody pleadings; drafted motions, and directed legal research. Attended pre-trial, protective order and evidentiary hearings; assisted at clinics and performed other tasks as assigned by supervising attorney.

Kirkland, WA

• Responsible for full-cycle recruiting and account management at start-up telecommunications recruiting company.
• Negotiated employment offers, mediated between clients and contractors, served as Human Resources liaison between contractors and clients throughout wireless projects, resolved any personnel disputes as needed, aided.

Greater Seattle Area

Solely responsible for interviewing, assigning and training new volunteers and managing approximately 60 weekly volunteers and a large group of seasonal volunteers for local artistic non-profit organization.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Utah Journal of Family Law, Spring 2015 • National Negotiation Competition Team, Fall 2015 • Pro Bono.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, B.A., With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Honors Thesis, Pre-Law Society Departmental Honors Student, Dean’s List Recipient (2009-2011).

English Major, Film Studies Minor