About Us
Valerie I. Kirkendall,
Attorney at Law
You need an expert when it comes to your legal needs. I can guide you through each stage of your life by developing an estate plan for your growing family, advising you regarding your aging parents or simplifying the administration of a family member’s estate. My practice includes wills, trusts, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, probate, and adoption.
I understand that these matters will have a long-lasting effect on your life and finances, as well as the lives of your loved ones, which is why I will work to know you as an individual. You can expect candid advice and respect for the value of your time and money. I am a hometown Oregon attorney with the life experience to address the needs of elderly clients, families with young children, and singles.
After graduating from Sherwood High School, I earned dual bachelor degrees from Portland State University, and went on to earn my Juris Doctorate from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College. I have been helping clients navigate the legal system from my Tigard office since 2002.
As a member of the community, I am a past volunteer with OASIS and Legal Aid Services for Seniors, I served as a volunteer judge with the Tigard Police Department Peer Court, I am a member of the Oregon State Bar Standing Committee on Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Law.
Zachary A. Howe,
Attorney at Law
Zachary Howe grew up in the Willamette Valley, spending his youth on a Christmas tree farm in Aumsville, Oregon. After graduating from rural Cascade Highschool he attended Linfield University in McMinnville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.
After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Zachary was accepted into Willamette College of Law in Salem on a full scholarship in 2021. Having passed the Oregon State Bar Exam, Zachary was sworn in October of 2024 and has been practicing law since.
Zachary’s hobbies range from fishing, to playing tabletop and strategy games. He also enjoys making his own sausages and wine.
Libby Ryan,
Legal Assistant
Libby Ryan is the daughter of Attorney Valerie Kirkendall and spent time as a young child roaming around the office on an occasional afternoon, writing short stories and notes to judges on the office typewriter. Since then, she graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Applied Linguistics and a certification in Teaching English as a Second Language.
She spent several years working as a preschool and toddler teacher at local schools. She joined the firm as a Legal Assistant in September of 2020.
In her free time, she enjoys cycling through hobbies. Her most recent hobbies include crocheting hats, puttering around in the backyard, and painting. She enjoys spending time with her three cats Henry, Judy, and Louis, dog Roscoe and her husband John.
Our office is ready to provide you with the competent and caring legal advice you need. It's never too soon to prepare for the future or put your wishes in writing. To arrange a meeting to discuss your legal options, call (503) 308-1438 or send a message through our website.
