Jennifer J. Martin
Tax & Estate Planning Attorney
Jennifer Martin combines technical expertise in both the engineering field and law to provide comprehensive legal services. She is a distinguished legal professional with expertise in tax law, estate planning, and litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2018, graduating cum laude. Ms. Martin further specialized her legal education with an LL.M in Tax Law from the University of Washington Law School, where she achieved academic excellence with a 3.93 GPA and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in both Taxation of Mergers & Acquisitions and Tax Procedure & Controversies. Her educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in Public Administration from Portland State University.
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Multidisciplinary Background
Before pursuing her legal career, Ms. Martin served as a System Engineer at Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, from 2008 to 2014. This technical background provides her with a distinctive analytical perspective and problem-solving approach that compliments her legal expertise, particularly in matters involving complex financial and technical considerations.
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Practice Focus
Since 2020, Ms. Martin has concentrated her practice on providing comprehensive legal services in several interconnected areas:
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Estate and tax planning for individuals, families, and small business owners
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Estate and trust administration and litigation
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Guardianships and conservatorships
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Tax Litigation
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Real Property Disputes
Ms. Martin manages offices in both Woodburn and Lake Oswego, Oregon, where she handles matters referred by retired Woodburn attorney JoAnn K. Beck. She currently serves as Of Counsel with O'Connell and Hval Law LLP. ​
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Professional Experience
Ms. Martin's legal experience spans multiple domains of practice. She externed with the United States Coast Guard in summer of 2016, where she worked on matters involving sexual assault prosecution and environmental policy law. She clerked for the Honorable Stacie F. Beckerman with the U.S. District Court of Oregon in 2015 and for the Oregon Department of Justice's General Counsel, Tax & Finance Section in 2017.
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Her commitment to tax advocacy includes volunteering with the University of Washington's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, providing essential legal services to underserved populations. Her corporate background includes serving as a Tax Associate with Grant Thornton's international tax practice in Seattle, Washington in 2019, where she specialized in Transfer Pricing for multinational clients.
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Credentials and Appointments
Ms. Martin is licensed to practice law in Oregon, the Federal District Court of the District of Oregon, and the United States Tax Court. She maintains active membership in the Multnomah County Bar Assocation. In 2024, the Oregon State Bar's Board of Governors appointed Ms. Martin as Chairperson for the Free Legal Answers Committe, recognizing her commitment to professional service and legal accessibility.
Jeannie Benavente
Paralegal
Jeannie Benavente brings over 30 years of distinguished experience in the legal field, with specialized expertise in litigation, document preparation, and practice management.
Ms. Benavente commenced her professional career at Oregon-based Mersereau Shannon LLP (1996-2006), where she served in the litigation department managing complex state and federal cases, primarily focusing on public sector litigation and legal malpractice defense. Her educational background combines economics and finance studies from both the University of Arizona and Portland State University, providing a strong analytical foundation for her legal work.
From 2011-2014, Ms. Benavente applied her expertise to real estate litigation. In 2014, she became certified as a Legal Document Prepare (AZCLDP #81429) from the Arizona Supreme Court, specializing in homeowners' association matters, including recording of lien notices and releases for property management companies.
Currently, as a key member of J. Martin Esq., LLC, Ms. Benevente provides comprehensive paralegal support across multiple practice areas, including civil and tax litigation, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and estate planning. Her diverse experience and technical proficiency make her an invaluable asset in complex legal environments.
Hannah White
Paralegal
Hannah White brings over 20 years of distinguished professional experience to the estate planning field, combining her extensive background in intellectual property with exceptional client service capabilities.
Ms. White earned her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and German from Salem College in North Carolina in 2004. That same year, she began her legal career at Oblon and Spivak, a top-ranked patent law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, where she developed specialized expertise in intellectual property matters.
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In 2014, Ms. White transitioned to work with a sole practitioner in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she not only continued her work in patent law, but also took on practice management responsibility. This experience provided her with comprehensive insight into all aspects of legal practice operations and client relationship management.
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At J. Martin Esq., LLC, Ms. White applies her thorough understanding of legal documentation and procedural requirements to estate planning, probate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters. She collaborates closely with the firm's attorney to provide tailored support that address each client's unique circumstances and concerns.