Susan E. Snell

Susan E. Snell is the managing shareholder at Martin, Elliott & Snell P.C. in Tualatin, Oregon. Her practice focuses on probate, estate planning, guardianships, conservatorships, real estate, and business matters. She is primarily a transactional attorney who helps individuals, families, and businesses address important legal needs with practical guidance. Clients turn to Snell for clear advice when planning for the future, handling estate issues, or working through legal questions involving aging family members.

Snell earned her J.D. from Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law in Portland in 1985. She also received a B.S. in Business Administration from Portland State University in 1982. Her legal and business education supports her ability to evaluate transactions, explain options clearly, and guide clients through probate, trust, estate planning, and real estate matters with careful judgment and a practical understanding of family and business concerns.

Snell has practiced law in Tualatin since 1988 and has served clients for decades in matters involving probate estates, trust administration, estate planning, and guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. She is admitted to the US District Court for the District of Oregon and to the US District Court for the District of Washington. Her experience also includes business and real estate work, allowing her to assist clients with planning, administration, transactions, and legal issues that often overlap with family and property needs.

Susan E. Snell is known for being approachable, reliable, and down-to-earth while helping clients navigate challenging legal situations. She has been a member of the Washington County Bar Association since 1988 and previously served as a director of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce. Her work reflects a steady commitment to reducing uncertainty, answering client questions, and helping families and businesses move through legal matters with confidence and support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Shareholder, Martin, Elliott & Snell P.C.
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Director, Tualatin Chamber of Commerce, 1989-1990
• Member, Washington County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Portland State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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