Hannah P. Dougherty

Hannah P. Dougherty focuses her legal practice on estate planning, probate, and estate and trust administration. Hannah P. Dougherty works with individuals and families to organize their affairs and prepare thoughtful plans for the future. Her approach centers on understanding each client’s circumstances and guiding them through important legal decisions with clarity and care.

Hannah completed her legal education at the University of Oregon School of Law, earning her J.D. in 2024. Earlier, she attended the University of Portland and received a B.S. in Organizational Communication in 2019. Her academic training helped build a strong foundation in research, analysis, and communication skills that support her work with clients.

Hannah gained valuable legal experience during law school through several professional roles. She served as a legal research and writing tutor and was also selected as a business law fellow. During that time, she developed practical legal knowledge while clerking for the Oregon Department of Justice and a general practice firm in Eugene.

Hannah concentrates her practice on helping clients create organized estate plans and navigate probate matters. She works with individuals and families to prepare wills, trusts, and other planning tools designed to manage assets and responsibilities. Her work also includes guiding clients through estate and trust administration during difficult periods.

Hannah believes estate planning begins with understanding each person’s life story and long-term goals. By listening carefully and explaining legal steps clearly, she helps clients feel confident about their plans. Her goal is to provide reassurance through thoughtful planning or by offering clear direction during the loss of a loved one.

Hannah P. Dougherty also brings strong writing and research abilities to her legal work, developed earlier in her career as a journalist and TV news reporter. Hannah applies those communication skills to present complex legal information in a straightforward and practical way for the people she represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Saalfeld Griggs PC
• Member, Oregon State Bar

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Portland
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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