Michael’s practice emphasizes estate planning, estate administration, guardianships and conservatorships, long-term care planning, and special needs trusts.

Prior to attending law school, Michael gained experience working with seniors and people with disabilities while earning a master’s degree in social work. During law school, he added a financial perspective to his background working as a securities broker for Charles Schwab, Inc. Upon graduation, Michael clerked for the Honorable C. Jean Stewart, Judge of the Denver Probate Court. As an attorney, Michael draws on his background, representing seniors, people with disabilities, and their families on a range of planning, administration, and crisis-management issues.

Michael is the author of numerous articles and continuing legal education materials, and he frequently speaks to attorneys, financial professionals, and caregivers on topics of interest to seniors and people with disabilities. Michael is fluent in Spanish and has served as an interpreter in various settings, including Colorado Courts.

For many years, Michael chaired the Agency and Professional Relations Subcommittee of the Oregon State Bar’s Elder Law Section. In that capacity, he advocated for seniors and people with disabilities by fostering dialogue between the legal community and Oregon’s Department of Human Services.  From 2005-2008, he served on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  From 2014-2020, he served on the Board of Directors for Store to Door, a non-profit organization that supports independent living for seniors and people with disabilities by providing a volunteer-based grocery shopping and delivery service.  Michael volunteers regularly for a variety of non-profit organizations.

Raised in New Mexico, Michael holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah; an M.S.W. from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico; and a J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law.

Michael enjoys good food and wine, traveling, kayaking, exploring nature, and laughing with friends.

Nicole’s primary areas of practice are estate planning, probate and protective proceedings.

Raised in West Linn, Nicole in an Oregon native. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder as an undergraduate and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law. After graduating law school, Nicole returned to West Linn, sat for the Oregon Bar and began her practice of law at the local law firm of Hutchison & Walsh, P.C.

Nicole is friendly and outgoing and has a great rapport with her clients. She is married with two children and enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends, watching her kids play the sports they love, reading and taking long walks with her dog Maple.

Angela began her career in the legal field while attending the University of Washington. Her studies and work experience are in the areas of estate planning, trust and probate administration, guardianship and conservatorship, special needs planning, small business, real estate, and domestic relations. Angela’s experience spans over two decades, and includes a term as Chair of the Probate Specialty Group for the Oregon Paralegal Association.

In the mid-90s, Angela focused her interests in elder law and special needs planning. Her strong interest in helping vulnerable individuals inspired her to specialize in this area.  Angela’s experience provides our clients with efficient legal support throughout the course of our representation. She has worked with Michael for over 10 years and has enjoyed developing long-lasting relationships with our clients.  As a primary point of contact for our clients, Angela’s friendly demeanor and sense of humor ensure that our clients feel comfortable and confident with their representation by Edgel Law Group.

Angela is a Northwest native.  She enjoys hiking, camping, and cycling with her family and friends.  Her love for this community has led to years of volunteer work with children and adoption advocacy groups.  She is proud to be a member of the Edgel Law Group team where she is able to further serve the needs of this community.