Mary E. Tollefson

Mary E. Tollefson is an associate at Brindle McCormack & Williams, P.C. in Portland who practices Family Law, Divorce Including Custody and Marital Dissolutions. She has worked exclusively in family law in Portland since 2011 and often represents children in family law cases. Her practice is centered on helping individuals and families navigate domestic relations matters during difficult personal and legal transitions.

Tollefson earned her law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 2007 and a B.A. in political science from the University of Washington, where she also minored in Latin. During law school, she worked at Marion County Child Support Enforcement and developed an interest in family law and domestic relations. She was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2007.

Tollefson began her legal practice in Newport, Oregon, before relocating to Portland in 2011. Her experience now spans more than 15 years in domestic relations. She handles family law matters involving divorce, custody, and related disputes, and her representation of children gives her additional perspective on the interests affected by family court decisions. Her background also includes work connected with child support enforcement.

Mary E. Tollefson is a member of the Oregon State Bar and Multnomah Bar Association and previously served as president of the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. She has also volunteered with the Multnomah County Children’s Representation Project. Her practice combines long-term family-law experience with community and professional involvement, helping clients address custody, dissolution, and other domestic relations issues with informed, practical advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Brindle McCormack & Williams, P.C.
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Former President, Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Multnomah County Children’s Representation Project
• Member, Junior League of Portland

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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