As an partner at Samuels Yoelin Kantor, Chris is committed to her clients, helping them to understand the complexities of family law and litigation.  Her philosophy - love your children, protect your assets, and preserve your legacy, guides her practice.  She helps clients with numerous types of legal issues, including divorce and dissolution of domestic partnerships; prenuptial and domestic partner agreements; contested custody, child and spousal support; grandparents’ rights; contested guardianships and conservatorships; and trust litigation.

While earning a B.A. from the University of Vermont, Chris lived for a year in Avignon, France, studying French language, history and culture at the Centre D'Etudes Francaises. Living in France ignited a passion for wine; in addition to practicing law, Ms. Costantino is co-owner of Couture Cocktails, Inc., a Portland based producer of high quality bottled classic cocktails.