University of Puget Sound School of Law (1981)
wfitzwater@fitzwatermeyer.com
Wes Fitzwater is a partner in the law firm of Fitzwater Meyer, LLP. His
practice emphasizes legal and crisis issues faced by the elderly and their families,
including incapacity, guardianship and conservatorship, long-term care, and end-of-life
concerns. Wes is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and
has received numerous recognitions and awards for his work.
Wes is a frequent speaker to senior groups as well as Oregon attorneys. He
is an author and instructor on topics including long-term care and Medicaid
planning, incapacity, guardianships and conservatorships, legal ethics and
professionalism. He is the co-editor of the Oregon State Bar publication entitled The
Elder Law Handbook, a reference book for Oregon attorneys.
Born and raised in Oregon, Wes comes from a family of attorneys, with both
his father and grandfather serving in the profession. He holds a B.S. from
Willamette University in Salem and a J.D. from the University of Puget Sound
School of Law in Tacoma, Washington.
Organizations
Member:
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Oregon State Bar (OSB) |
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Multnomah Bar Association (MBA) |
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Clackamas Bar Association |
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Clackamas County Adult Abuse Response and Prevention
Team |
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Multnomah and Clackamas County Probate Court Advisory Committees |
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National Acadamy of Elder Law Attorneys |
Past Chair:
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Oregon State Bar Elder Law Section |
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Oregon State Bar Estate Planning and Administration
Section |
Awards
In 1988, Wes received the Firm Award from the Multnomah
County Senior Law Project for "outstanding demonstration of
leadership and commitment to ensuring legal redress for the low-income elderly."
In 1989, Wes received the President's Public Service Award,
given by the President of the Oregon State Bar for "outstanding volunteer
law-related service to the public."
In 1990, Wes received the Meritorious Service Award from
the Gresham Loaves and Fishes program for his volunteer work with that program.
In 1993, Wes received an Award from the Multnomah County Board of
Commissioners for his work with senior citizens in Multnomah County.
In 2000, Wes and his law partner, Donna R. Meyer, received the Volunteer
of the Year award from the Alzheimer’s Association for several
years of speaking to and providing training to Alzheimer’s support
groups.
In 2006, Wes received the President’s Membership Service Award given by
the President of the Oregon State Bar Association for his work developing Elder
Law resources for Oregon attorneys.
