Donald O. Tarlow
Don's practice focuses on:
- Complex Dissolutions and Legal Separations
- Child and Spousal Support Orders and Modifications
Educational Background
Don received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Pomona College, Claremont, California in 1966. Don attended the University of Oregon School of Law and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in 1969. Following Law School, Don served as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for three years before practicing law.
Professional Affiliations
Don has been admitted to the practice of law in the State of Oregon and in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Don is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association, the Yamhill County Bar Association, and the Oregon Academy of Family Lawyers. Don is a member of the Domestic Relations Section of the Oregon State Bar and is a past member of its Executive Committee.
Donald Tarlow Received Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
Mr. Tarlow has received the prestigious AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The AV® rating is the highest such peer review rating available to any individual lawyer.
The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system is based on the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary, including both those who are rated and those who are not. A compilation of these opinions from various sources is necessary to form a consensus, and lawyers under review are sometimes asked to provide professional references to assist with the process. In addition, confidential questionnaires are sent to lawyers and judges in the same geographic location and/or area of practice as the lawyer being rated. Members of the Bar are instructed to assess their colleague's legal ability and general ethical standards.
There are two components to Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
1. General Ethical Standards Rating
The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
The General Recommendation Rating is:
V - Very High
A lawyer must receive a General Ethical Standards Rating before his or her review can proceed to the next step.
2. Legal Ability Ratings
Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices, the lawyer's expertise, and other professional qualifications. If a lawyer's practice is limited or specialized, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are based on performance in those specific fields of law.
Legal Ability Ratings are:
C - Good to High
B - High to Very High
A - Very High to Preeminent
When both categories of Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are confirmed, a lawyer receives an CV®, BV® or AV® Rating.*
CV® Peer Review Rating . The CV® certification mark is a good first rating for lawyers and a definitive statement of their above-average ability and unquestionable ethics. This is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar from 3-4 years.
BV® Peer Review Rating . The BV® certification mark is an excellent rating for a lawyer with more experience. This is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar from 5-9 years.
AV® Peer Review Rating . An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV® rating.
* AV®, BV®, and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elswier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.
