About Strahm Law Group

The Strahm Law Group is dedicated to helping families protect their most important treasures. Whether your interest is protecting your family wealth from the threat of taxes, long term care costs, creditors, predators, lawsuits, or anything else that threatens your family’s financial security, we can help. Our entire practice is focused on issues related to Estate Planning and Elder Law.

SCOTT L. STRAHM, J.D.

Practice Concentration and Professional Practice

Scott L. Strahm is the founder and owner of the estate and elder law firm Strahm Law Group. Scott’s practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, post death administration, wealth preservation, and business exit planning. He advises clients with respect to a wide range of issues related to wills and trusts, estate planning, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, special needs planning, charitable giving, life insurance, business transfers, and taxes. Scott is committed to meeting the needs of families and business owners through knowledgeable, thoughtful and caring planning.

Educational Experience
University of Oregon, School of Law, Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
University of Nevada, Bachelors in History with a minor in Philosophy (B.A.)

Licenses and Bar Admissions
Scott is licensed to practice law before the Oregon Supreme Court and the Washington Supreme Court.

Teaching and Public Speaking
Scott is an experienced speaker and teacher. He is an adjunct law professor at Lewis and Clark law school. He has vast experience speaking to professional groups and associations.

Professional Affiliations
Wealth Counsel, LLC
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Financial Planning Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Personal
Scott has been married for 30 years to Linda Strahm and they have two wonderful daughters, Erin and Elena. He enjoys cycling and is a member of Portland Velo. He has ridden Cycle Oregon several times. Scott is a pilot and a student of the classical guitar where he studies with David Franzen.

Anne Kappler

Professional Responsibilities

Anne Kappler is the legal receptionist and marketing assistant at the estate planning and elder law firm, Strahm Law Group. Anne’s voice is the first you’ll hear when calling our office. She is responsible for seeing that the client’s initial needs are met, whether it’s setting an appointment or making them feel welcome upon arrival. This keeps her in very close contact with all of our clients while providing a high level of professional and warm service to all. As the marketing assistant, she is also responsible for all marketing efforts for the firm. Her main focus is web design and presentation materials. She is tasked with ensuring superior service throughout the clients entire estate planning process. Anne’s caring attitude and attention to detail make her the ideal point-of-contact and help her keep our clients happy. From a family of business owners, Anne’s knowledge and understanding of business has proven to be one of her strongest assets, making her a great team player.

Educational Experience
Anne graduated from Oregon State University with a Major in Merchandising Management and an emphasis in Interior Design.

Personal
Anne is a native Oregonian and enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe and dog, Henry. She also enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing, reading, running and interior design.

Client Testimonial

"I was unsure about the process and costs associated with estate planning, but after meeting with Scott for my complimentary consultation, he explained the process clearly and helped me understand what my costs would be BEFORE he began work on my estate. He made everything easy to understand throughout the entire process and was there to help if I had any questions. Because it is a small firm, he was able to provide service I would not have received elsewhere."

-Don Jones & Missy, Clients