Margaret Vining
About Margaret Vining
Margaret Vining is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Margaret Vining is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Oregon
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Portland, OR
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