As a partner at Philips, Traylor, Myers, Goodin, & Schroeder, LLP, Fred brings nearly two decades of experience to help his clients navigate the complex legal issues involved in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings. His experience in the courtroom, with clients, and in life help him anticipate and meet his clients’ needs.

Professional Experience: Fred graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2007. While in law school he clerked for the state handling Juvenile Dependency proceedings. After he graduated law school and passed the bar in 2007, he clerked for Judge Herndon in the Clackamas County Circuit Court. As a judicial clerk he observed numerous trials (criminal, civil, and domestic relations) and gained invaluable practical experience in how the courts work. Fred moved to Bend, Oregon in 2010 to join Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, where he was a shareholder from 2019 to 2023. In 2024 he joined Phillips, Traylor, Myers, Goodin, & Schroeder, LLP as a partner.

Practice Emphasis: Fred’s work focuses on Family Law, Divorce, Custody and Parenting Time, Relocation, Child and Spousal Support, Modification and Enforcement Litigation, Contempt of Court proceedings and Restraining Orders. Fred also handles Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings.
Professional Activities: Fred is an active member of the Oregon State Bar as well as the Deschutes County Bar Association and Jefferson/Crook County Bar Associations.

Community Involvement: Fred is a leader for the Boy Scouts of America and has been an active volunteer in the community coaching youth sports.

Interests: Fred is an avid sports fan and enjoys outdoor activities including skiing, cycling, and hiking. But most of his free time is spent with his family; his wife and, when they are available, their two nearly-grown children.