ABOUT US

STORY BEHIND THE NAME

WHY ALDERWOOD LEGAL?

WOODWORKING
During a hiatus from the practice of law, Christine Bacon (formerly Furrer) became a self-taught woodworker, starting with small projects for her friends and family and continuing with a custom building business, focusing on tables, desks, doors, and more.

WOOD SPECIES
Alder is a hardwood that has moderate weight and density which is preferred for finishing because of its uniform, small pore structure and color consistency.

This species maintains its integrity over the years, is easy to work with, and fits well with a plethora of design styles. In addition, Red Alder is the most common hardwood tree growing in the Pacific Northwest, the birthplace of this Portland based law firm.

This species is not only Christine's favorite, but its characteristics align perfectly with Alderwood Legal's mission, vision, and values.

THE LAW

Alderwood Legal's experienced attorneys provide support for special education (IEPs and 504 Plans), divorce and family law, guardianships, special needs trusts and estate planning matters.

CHRISTINE C. BACON

ATTORNEY

Christine is the mother of three incredible children who challenge her daily and provide numerous opportunities for her to practice being the best version of herself.

Two of her children experience disabilities and challenges. One has diagnoses of Angelman Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder and another works on managing ADHD symptoms.

When Christine is not practicing law, she spends as much time as possible outdoors adventuring with her children and husband attending church; running, biking, skiing, hiking, SUPing, playing tennis, golfing (mediocre at best) and fly fishing.

She has a calm, but self-assured demeanor along with a quick-wit, strategic mindset coupled with a tremendous amount of patience.

Christine's passion for her family, friends, and clients is evident in all that she does.

CREDENTIALS:

Oregon Assoc. of Collaborative Professionals (OACP), Board Member

Clackamas Collaborative Association (CCD), Member

Cascade Women Lawyers, former Board Member

Oregon Super Lawyer "Rising Star", 2020

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), former Guardian

FACT Oregon, former Board Vice President

Raphael House of Portland, former Board Member

St. Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church, former Treasurer

BRENDA R. WINIKKA

ATTORNEY

Brenda is an Oregon native. She is a graduate of Hillsboro elementary and high schools, Willamette University (with a B.A. in History) and Lewis and Clark Law School.

In her practice, Brenda is committed to peaceful, family-centered solutions. She practices out of Alderwood Legal's office in Newberg where she has lived for the past 12 years.

Brenda enjoys family road trips (accompanied by excellent playlists), the view from the top of Chehalem Mountain and coffee crème brûlée at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton.

JEANINE BRITTELL

PARALEGAL

In her work, Jeanine is empathetic, organized, efficient, and friendly, while providing unwavering support to clients during their most challenging times. Her ability to make difficult situations more manageable has earned her the heartfelt gratitude of many, who often express that navigating their issues would have been much more difficult without her assistance. Jeanine’s passion for service is evident in all she does.

In her spare time, Jeanine enjoys walks or hikes, being near (or on) any body of water, paddleboarding, viewing sunsets, spreading Jesus’ love , enhancing the beauty of her home, and spending quality time with her large, close-knit family and friends. Being a mom to two daughters, a son, and a son-in-law, as well as “Nini” to her cherished one-year-old granddaughter, brings her immense joy.

Fun fact: Jeanine has an identical twin, so if you see her around and she doesn't say hi, it's likely her sister!

rustic alder

conference room table

circa spring 2020

builder: Christine Furrer