I am a retired attorney, collaborative professional and family mediator and no longer accept new clients or cases.

Why I do did this work?  The one constant in my work is that each family is different.

My practice:  I am a retired attorney, collaborative professional and family mediator. In my practice days, my primary goal was always to help my clients get through a difficult time in their lives with the least amount of wasted time, emotional pain and unnecessary expense. I am a retired Oregon and Washington Attorney and no longer practice law.

Background: I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, graduating from Portland State University and Lewis and Clark – Northwestern School of Law. Rain doesn’t bother me (too much) and I still think the only “pro” sports team in town is the Trail Blazers! [congrats, Thorns: NWSL champions, 2022, 2017 and 2013]. I started my law practice in 1978 and was in solo practice until retiring in 2023.

After Hours: I am transitioning to life on the road with our Escape travel trailer. For several years, my leisure time was spent aboard my 80’s-era racing sailboat “around-the-buoys” on the mighty Columbia River. At this point, my three young granddaughters also demand their share of “Grandpa Randy’s” time. When my sons were young, I was a Scoutmaster for nearly 20 years (and a good ol’ Eagle, too!). I was also a soccer referee (US Soccer, adult, youth and high school [NFHS]), plus a USSF referee instructor for about as long.

…and a proud founding member of Bridges Collaborative Divorce Solutions in 2011.

Randall Poff, Retired Collaborative Attorney and Family Mediator

Why I do this work?  Being part of a collaborative or mediating team of professionals provides a significantly better way for couples to divorce.

My practice:  I work as a divorce and vocational coach providing support through the process of separation, as well as vocational coaching.  Many of my clients are poised to reenter the workplace or advance economically.  They move from overwhelm and fear to hope and excitement about the future, transforming expectations.

Background:  In practice for 30 years in Portland, offering a blend of personal and career counseling. I received a BS in Business Administration from Lewis & Clark and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Antioch.

After hours:  Away from work, I enjoy friends, family in New York, gardening, walking the neighborhood, the beach, music, reading and writing.

Why I do this work?  I am passionate about families and peacemaking.

My practice is to create a professional /friendly, efficient/thoughtful, thorough/forward- looking process empowering couples to make the best decisions possible while saving time and money. I emphasize financial clarity with Family Law Software and constructive communication as a peacemaking practice trainer and certified coach in HeartMath resilience training.

Background:  I graduated from Vermont Law School in 1978 with two young children in tow. After 20 years of general practice in Vermont and 8 years in Arizona as a juvenile public defender, pro tem judge, family court mediator and special master, I followed my grandchildren to Oregon. I have since worked tirelessly to train in and promote this new type of legal advocacy.

After Hours:  I am a consummate reader and life-long learner. My joy is being with my grandchildren and helping them cultivate their passions.