Top best Litigation Lawyers in Portland near me

Meryl Hulteng focuses her practice on litigation. In addition to working as a Summer Associate with Lane Powell, Meryl previously researched various aspects of Delaware corporate law, including aiding and abetting liability for breach of fiduciary duties and ambiguities in partnership agreements.

Melanie Gillette focuses on commercial liability defense.  Before joining Smith Freed Eberhard, Melanie was a litigation attorney at a small civil litigation firm in Seattle, Washington.  There, she worked on both personal liability defense and plaintiff’s personal injury matters during all stages of litigation.. While earning her Juris Doctor at the University of Washington School of Law, Melanie served as a legal extern to the Honorable Ronald B. Leighton of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.  She was also a law clerk in the Civil Litigation Section at the Oregon Department of Justice in Salem, Oregon.  Melanie was a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, as well as served as an Associate Editor-in-Chief for the Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.

Laurie enjoys practicing law and takes great pride in being responsive and dependable to her clients.  Laurie's approach to representation is results-oriented with attention to detail.

Kristen focuses her practice on complex civil litigation matters in state and federal court, including contract disputes, false advertising and unfair competition cases, partnership disputes, and business torts. She has represented clients from a variety of government agencies and industries, including real estate, entertainment, retail, dairy, and health care, and in all stages of litigation from pleading to trial to appellate matters.. Kristen has also worked extensively on a wide range of pro bono matters.  In one matter, she tried a civil rights and medical malpractice case before a jury in federal court. In another matter, she represented a group of Alaska Native voters in their lawsuit against the state of Alaska for violations of Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act.. While in law school, Kristen served as an intern at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Criminal Division, in Santa Ana, California.. Prior to joining Sussman Shank, Kristen practiced at Bingham McCutchen LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Santa Monica, California. Originally from Oregon, Kristen recently moved back to the Portland area and enjoys spending time with her family.

Julie is presently a member of the Uniform Civil Jury Instruction Committee.  She is also a Continuing Legal Education speaker for both the Oregon State Bar and the Multnomah Bar Association.

Joshua Stadtler is a member of Dunn Carney’s commercial litigation, employment and environmental teams. He also supports the firm’s appellate, insurance coverage, and trusts and estates practices.. Prior to joining the firm, Josh practiced in the Oakland, California office of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP where he concentrated on federal environmental litigation and regulatory matters, white collar criminal defense and internal investigations, and general commercial litigation.  Josh has represented Fortune 500 corporations in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country, as well as clients in investigations conducted by the US Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency and other regulatory enforcement agencies.. Previously, Josh served as a law clerk in the Law & Motion Department of the San Francisco Superior Court. While in law school, Josh served as a judicial extern to the Hon. Joseph C. Spero (2010) and the Hon. Susan Illston (2008) of the US District Court, Northern District of California, and as clerk in the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office (2009) as part of the Hastings Criminal Practice Clinic.. While earning his J.D. at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Josh was senior production editor and a member of the Board of Editors forHastings Law Journal, and competed in the national products liability competition for the Hastings Moot Court Team. He also earned the Witkin and CALI Awards for Academic Excellence in Advanced Business Law Seminar, Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts and Negotiation & Settlement, and was named to the Thurston Honors Society.. In between graduating from college and beginning law school, Josh served in the United States Peace Corps in South Africa, worked at several law firms as a paralegal and spent 18 months on a solo journey through a dozen countries in Latin America and across Germany during the 2006 World Cup.. Born and raised in San Francisco, Josh moved to Portland in November 2012 with his wife Lily and their cat Buddy.  In his free time, he enjoys cooking, reading novels, watching sports and movies, practicing yoga, and hiking and trail running in the Hoyt Arboretum and Forest Park.

John maintains a diverse practice that includes intellectual property advice and litigation, business advice and transactions, and commercial litigation and appeals. On each matter, John seeks to deliver creative and cost-effective solutions by providing clear advice backed by careful research.

Jeff Edelson represents individual and corporate professionals and business clients in real estate, construction, shareholder and employment disputes with an emphasis on competitive injury, trade secrets and other business torts and contracts (e.g. non-compete agreements, unfair competition, intentional interference). While much of his practice is devoted to helping his clients avoid litigation, such as counseling businesses and employees on noncompetition agreements and trade secrets, Jeff is an aggressive and gifted trial lawyer when litigation becomes necessary. Jeff has proven adept at recovering attorney fees for his clients after defeating or prosecuting claims for trade secret violations, contract breaches and securities law violations. Jeff has not lost touch with his roots as a lawyer for disadvantaged legal aid clients or with his experiences as a judicial law clerk. Drawing on that background, Jeff brings compassion and objectivity to each client, producing outstanding and efficient results for a diverse clientele.

I've been practicing in Downtown Portland, Oregon for over 14 years.  My practice primarily revolves around Home Owner Association Law, Construction Defect Litigation, Contract law, Insurance and representing Real Estate Owners, select Contractors and Developers and others in need of professional represenation.  I am a litigator and a trial attorney.  I've taken and defended thousands of depositions, represented clients in hunreds of mediations and arbitrations and taken dozens of cases to verdict at trial and arbitration.. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family, golf, snowboard, wakeboard, mountain bike and ride motorcycles.

I'm a litigation attorney based in Portland, Maine.

I help businesses and professionals effectively avoid and resolve legal disputes. Whether helping clients in litigation or working through a complex transaction, I provide practical advice in an effective and timely manner. My ultimate goal is to ensure that my clients are in a better position (economically and otherwise) at the end of the day, as compared to when they first met me. My practice emphasizes complex litigation that involves construction law, business law, real estate law, commercial litigation, insurance law, and surety law. Among others, I represents business owners, property owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, appraisers, material suppliers, insurers and sureties. In addition to handling numerous types of construction and commercial litigation (including lien claims, bond claims, contract disputes, design and defect claims, business tort claims and shareholder disputes), I also represent individuals and entities in various business and real estate matters. In addition to helping clients avoid and resolve disputes, I assist clients to negotiate and close commercial and real property transactions, help corporate clients to efficiently maintain and operate their businesses, and advise clients regarding various insurance matters. Specialties: Complex litigation, focusing on business, real estate, construction and professional malpractice disputes; contract and tort law; legal solutions for businesses; corporate and real estate transactions.

I have a diverse litigation and mediation practice including successful defense of automobile insurers and their insured customers; product liability claims; and, claims of every nature against employers, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, trucking accidents, liquor liability for bars and restaurants, construction, medical professionals, and premises liability claims for retail establishments across Oregon and Washington.. For more than 16 years, I have successfully tried cases throughout Oregon and Washington in both State and Federal Courts.  I immediately involve myself in each of my clients’ cases with a keen ability to evaluate liability and damages exposures before substantial fees are incurred.  My work ethic and accessibility make me popular among a diverse range of clients who appreciate prompt answers to complex legal problems.. I have been named among the top lawyers in Oregon by my peers, being identified as a Rising Star in Oregon Super Lawyers magazine in both 2008 and 2010.  I have been selected many times as an arbitrator or mediator in personal injury and commercial matters.

I focus my practice in the area of commercial litigation. I have been lead counsel on a variety of matters, including cases involving securities laws and regulations, banking and lender liability, fair credit reporting, truth-in-lending, fair debt collection, equal credit, RESPA, and unlawful trade practices.. Prior to joining Lane Powell, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the Oregon Department of Justice. While there, I represented the state in national and local cases involving enforcement of Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practice Act, and matters concerning civil right violations or claims of discrimination.

I am an experienced trial lawyer who enjoys helping individuals and businesses with a wide range of complex personal and business issues.  I represent individuals and business in preparing contracts or resolving related disputes.  I often represent small businesses, construction professionals, finanical institutions or lenders, individuals, and real property owners.  I assist construction professionals in preparing and enforcing contracts, including filing and foreclosing construction liens.  Additionally, I help commercial property owners and tenants in lease negotiations, disputes and evictions.. I enjoy providing educational seminars on a variety of subjects including business entity selection, social media regulation, construction contracts, licensing requirements and liens, and electronic discovery and document retention.. Prior to joining Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, I clerked for a Lane County Circuit Court Judge and completed internships at the District Attorney's offices in Eugene (Lane County) and Roseburg (Douglas County).. As a long-time Oregonian, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids at Oregon's beaches and in its parks.  I'm an active board member for my sons' school PSO and an the Tigard Safety Town organization.  I enjoy coaching my sons' soccer teams and helps with their baseball teams.  Along with my wife, I am an avid fan of the Washington State University Cougars and my wife and I are supporters of the WSU Athletic Fund.

I am an attorney and partner with Portland, Oregon-based Bodyfelt Mount LLP, where I handle cases in the areas of employment, medical and legal malpractice, products liability and general insurance defense.  I have tried more than 75 cases to juries since beginning practice in 1991. Those jury trials have ranged from minor auto accidents to multi-million-dollar professional negligence claims.. Prior to joining Bodyfelt Mount, from 1991 to 1995, I gained extensive trial experience as a staff attorney with Multnomah Defenders, Inc., as a criminal defense lawyer.. I am a member of the Multnomah County Arbitration Commission, as well as a frequent contributor and speaker for the Oregon Law Institute, Oregon State Bar, and Oregon Association of Defense Counsel on topics primarily related to trial practice. I have served on the Oregon State Bar Products Liability Executive Committee, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Young Lawyers Committee, Oregon Women Lawyers’ Queen’s Bench, MBA Legal Services to the Poor Committee, and the Executive Committee of Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.. I am on the arbitration panel for Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties. Also, I serve as a pro bono attorney for children in custody disputes in Multnomah County. I have completed mediation training through U.S.D.C. and am currently handling arbitrations and mediations throughout Oregon.

I am an attorney and partner at Bodyfelt Mount, where I have practiced since 2008. I represent both businesses and individuals in matters of general civil litigation, including personal injury, employment discrimination, products liability, construction defect, professional malpractice, and insurance coverage.  I have tried and arbitrated cases in both Oregon and Washington.. Prior to joining Bodyfelt Mount, I externed with the Honorable Richard D. Eadie in King County Superior Court and served as an Executive Articles Editor for the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal.. I was included on the Rising Stars list in the 2014 and 2015 issues of Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, an honor that is limited to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state.. Bodyfelt Mount was founded in 1978.  The firm’s trial lawyers represent businesses and individuals in litigation involving insurance coverage, professional malpractice, product liability, drug and medical device claims, environmental coverage and defense, employment law, construction defects, trucking and transportation, ERISA, and complex commercial disputes.  Bodyfelt Mount has made a conscious decision to remain small, building its practice around a tightly knit group of attorneys with common interests and a genuine commitment to individual clients and their cases.

I am an attorney and litigator, licensed in Oregon and Washington, in Portland Oregon and a partner in a boutique firm. I practice chiefly in the area of insurance coverage litigation on the policyholder side, representing businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies.  My experience includes first-party property claims, bad faith claims, Directors & Officers coverage disputes and Employment Practices Liability claims.  I have tried cases in federal and state courts and handle appeals as well.  I also litigate business disputes of many types.  Prior to entering private practice I was law clerk to a federal trial judge in the Eastern District of Washington.

I am a trial lawyer.  I bring lawsuits and I also defend them, which gives me a broad perspective and the experience to anticipate the other side's potential arguments at trial.  I practice civil law, with a focus on personal injury and commercial litigation.  I don't just "litigate" cases--I actually try them.  This gives me the experience necessary to negotiate successful settlements, or to try a case when required.. My experience includes:. - Representation of injured individuals, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and sexual assault and abuse cases.. - Business and commercial litigation, including breach of contract and non-compete agreement disputes.

I am a pragmatic litigator who works with clients to solve business problems of all sizes. I have experience as lead trial counsel and as assistant trial counsel in large, complex matters.  I particularly enjoy getting to know my clients' businesses and employees while developing themes and strategies for trial.. In addition to my litigation practice, I advise corporate policyholders on the scope and availability of insurance coverage, the presentation of insurance claims, and the negotiation of settlements with insurance companies.. A leading Pacific Northwest law firm, Tonkon Torp is one of the largest firms headquartered in Oregon, with over 80 lawyers dedicated to a sophisticated business practice. Though the firm's size and practices have grown over the past 40 years, Tonkon's core values of excellent legal work, leadership, client service, and community involvement remain unchanged.

I am a partner with Bodyfelt Mount LLP in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury and property damage claims, insurance coverage disputes, and commercial litigation. I am admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington.

I am a partner at Bodyfelt Mount.  My law practice emphasizes general civil litigation in both Oregon and Washington state and federal courts. I handle cases involving construction defects, products liability, trucking defense, employment and commercial disputes.. I have tried multiple-week trials involving dram shop, commercial, and contract actions. I also have defended developers and subcontractors in multiple-week construction defect binding arbitrations.. Based on feedback from peers regarding my legal ability and high ethical standards, I achieved an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can obtain.. Bodyfelt Mount was founded in 1978.  The firm’s 11 trial lawyers represent businesses and individuals in litigation involving insurance coverage, professional malpractice, product liability, drug and medical device claims, environmental coverage and defense, employment law, construction defects, trucking and transportation, ERISA, and complex commercial disputes.  Bodyfelt Mount has made a conscious decision to remain small, building its practice around a tightly knit group of attorneys with common interests and a genuine commitment to individual clients and their cases.

I am a member of Lane Powell's Labor and Employment Group and concentrate my practice on employment litigation and counseling. I defend clients against EEOC claims, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment and wrongful termination claims, and wage and hour violations. I advise employers regarding federal and state employment laws, provide sexual harassment training, draft employee handbooks and personnel policies, and prepare separation release agreements. I have experience defending Fortune 500 employers in state and federal court, and also have experience defending employers in labor arbitration disputes.

I am a Maine native who returned home after serving as a naval officer and working in large law firms.. I have a wide ranging practice focussing on the needs of small and mid sized businesses.  I get the most satisfaction from solving difficult problems creatively, decisively...and efficiently.

I am a litigator and trial lawyer.  My civil litigation and trial practice includes construction defect litigation, the defense of real estate professionals, and general insurance defense.

I am a general civil litigation attorney and managing partner at Bodyfelt Mount in Portland, Oregon.  My law practice focuses on product liability, drug and medical device, professional liability, and medical malpractice cases.. I have represented physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers in malpractice cases.  I have tried several cases to jury verdict, all in my clients’ favor.. I am committed to increasing opportunities for underprivileged young women.  Since 2004, I have served on the advisory board of Girl Scouts Beyond Bars.  I also volunteer for several youth mentoring and dropout prevention programs.. Bodyfelt Mount was founded in 1978.  The firm’s 11 trial lawyers represent businesses and individuals in litigation involving insurance coverage, professional malpractice, product liability, drug and medical device claims, environmental coverage and defense, employment law, construction defects, trucking and transportation, and complex commercial disputes.  Bodyfelt Mount has made a conscious decision to remain small, building its practice around a tightly knit group of attorneys with common interests and a genuine commitment to individual clients and their cases.