Portland, Oregon – Gearing Rackner & McGrath, a leading Oregon-based family law firm, is proud to announce that senior associate Adam McKibben has been selected as an esteemed 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers Rising Star. This honor recognizes McKibben’s significant professional accomplishments and the profound respect he has acquired among his legal peers.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service, is a highly respected rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers across 70 practice areas. Each year, a selection process using a patented multiphase methodology identifies the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state. This process includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research evaluation of candidates, and practice area-specific peer reviews. The outcome is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse list of exceptional attorneys.

Gearing Rackner & McGrath is unwavering in its commitment to providing efficient, effective, and tailored legal solutions for all clients, regardless of their individual circumstances. The firm’s Portland divorce attorneys, including McKibben, use their deep local knowledge and resources to help guide clients through often difficult and emotionally charged situations. Renowned for their compassionate and personalized service, the Portland-based divorce lawyers are steadfast in their commitment to protecting clients’ rights and helping them move forward.

The inclusion of Attorney Adam McKibben on the 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers Rising Stars List underscores his professional competency and further highlights the firm’s dedication to providing unparalleled, compassionate, and tailored legal service. McKibben’s recognition reinforces the firm’s continued efforts to offer effective and personalized legal services, enhancing their reputation as a primary legal resource dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for their clients.

Adam was born in Boise, ID. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2016 and his Bachelor of Arts in History and in Art History from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. Prior to entering private practice, he worked as a judicial extern for Lane County’s Presiding Judge, Karsten H. Rasmussen.

Adam’s interest in family law was sparked by his participation in the University of Oregon’s Domestic Violence Clinic, where he worked litigating Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining orders as well as stalking protective orders. This was one of his first opportunities to work with clients one on one. Adam enjoyed identifying legal issues for clients and helping them craft safety plans and strategies for moving forward in their lives.