Licensed in Oregon, Washington and Arizona

est. 1960

John W. WheartyTax Attorney/Managing Partner

John W. Whearty is a tax attorney licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington and Arizona. Mr. Whearty limits his practice to tax and estate planning, business law and business transactions, as well as the resulting litigation from these areas of practice. Mr. Whearty received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Portland State University, a Master of Business Administration Degree from Washington State University, and both his Juris Doctor Degree and Certificate in Federal Tax Law from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College. Mr. Whearty is a member of the Oregon, Washington and Arizona State Bars, United States District Court for the Districts of Oregon and Western Washington, and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.

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COMPASSIONATEOur family has trusted MacLaren & Whearty for many years. They have taken the time to connect with me and my family on a personal compassionate level rather than just on a client-attorney level, making my estate planning much easier."

Bacon Family, Arizona

OutstandingJohn Whearty’s knowledge of both estate planning and tax planning is outstanding. John and his team are top-notch professionals who understand the legal and tax intricacies of estate planning for high wealth individuals and families."

McNulty Family, Oregon

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APRIL M. LEEMAN

Legal Assistant to John W. Whearty

April M. Leeman is a graduate of Bradford University where she obtained her Legal Secretary Certificate. With more than two decades of experience as a legal assistant, she expertly supports MacLaren & Whearty as the firm’s Office Manager and Mr. Whearty’s personal legal assistant. Ms. Leeman’s superior professionalism are key in handling the firm’s confidential correspondence, estate planning documents and legal pleadings.

SAMANTHA L. GALICIA

Receptionist to John W. Whearty

Samantha L. Galicia, also knows affectionately as “Sam”, handles the day to day operation of our Portland office. Sam is a Notary Public for the convenience of our clients. She is a graduate of Century High School and has continued her education in the legal profession to greater assist MacLaren & Whearty’s clients. Sam’s ultimate goal is to become a legal assistant for MacLaren & Whearty.

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John W. Whearty, Tax Attorney – jwhearty@maclarenandwhearty.com

April M. Leeman, Legal Assistant – aleeman@maclarenandwhearty.com