Patricia A. Clements

Patricia A. Clements, the owner of Essential Estate Planning, serves clients in Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding regions. She concentrates on estate planning, probate and business law. Her primary areas of focus include drafting wills, establishing trust plans and offering advice to fiduciaries.

When working with business owners, Ms. Clements is committed to developing innovative and growth-centric legal strategies. She understands the unique challenges and opportunities that businesses face and aims to provide tailored legal solutions to help them thrive.

Having earned her business degree from Western Oregon University in 2005, Ms. Clements pursued her passion for law and graduated with her J.D. from the Lewis & Clark Law School in 2011. While in law school, she enthusiastically participated in the Small Business Clinic (SBC), a program that fosters practical understanding for law students in working with small businesses. She has been a licensed attorney in Oregon since 2011.

Actively engaged in her professional community, Ms. Clements is a prominent member of the Washington County Bar Association, the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce and the MultnomahBar Association. From 2013-2019 she has served as the board secretary of the Oregon Networking Professionals, enhancing her professional network and enriching her experience in the field.

Ms. Clements, driven by a profound spirit of philanthropy, dedicates her time and endeavors to a wide array of nonprofit organizations and causes including the Oregon Humane Society, the St. Andrew Legal Clinic, the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and the Hands On Greater Portland project.

With her impressive legal acumen and unwavering commitment to her clients' interests, Ms. Clements stands as a renowned individual within her professional and personal spheres. Additionally, she has received several positive feedbacks and a rating of "Excellent" on Avvo, a testament to her clients' satisfaction and the high quality of legal services.