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John has had over 18 years of litigation experience in areas of real estate, landlord/tenant disputes, business litigation, taxation, and banking. John’s extensive knowledge of lending and banking practices provides him a deep understanding of the complex legal issues involved in defending foreclosures in Oregon. John is persistent in the courtroom and steadfast in settlement negotiations. Most importantly, John always takes the time to clearly communicate with his clients.. Before starting Bowles Fernández, John was the vice president of special assets in the workouts section of a Section 42 tax credit syndicator. Previously, John devoted a substantial amount of his career to tenants who were unable to afford legal representation.. A native Oregonian, John served in the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment of the United States Marine Corps. He attended the University of Oregon after his honorable discharge in 1984.  During his studies at UofO, John took part in Foreign Exchange Language Programs in Beijing and Fuzhou, China.  During law school, John focused on real property, international trade, business transactions, and foreign joint ventures.  After law school, he worked as a litigation attorney on the island of Guam advising the Board of Directors for the Guam Housing Authority before returning to the U.S. to begin his real estate practice.. John is happily married with 3 children, is an active leader in the community, and speaks mandarin Chinese fluently.

Joe Yazbeck has decades of experience representing all sides in construction disputes, from suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors to public and private owners.. From his early experience as an attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the subsequent decades of private practice, Joe has built relationships with participants in the Pacific Northwest construction industry and has represented clients in matters large and small.

Jason joined Vial Fotheringham in 2003 and currently represents
homeowner associations in various types of litigation including
construction defect, land use, architectural review and rules
enforcement. Jason also provides counsel relating to HOA governance,
document amendment, turnover and development issues.

Jack Dekovich is inspired by the law’s potential to help people in meaningful ways.. “The law is not just a job for me, but rather a vocation. My purpose in pursuing family law is to serve the greater good as a community caretaker.”. Valuing his client relationships above all else, Jack does everything in his power to find optimal solutions for their issues. Clients quickly perceive that he genuinely cares about them and are confident about his sound advice.. “My clients are trusting me with their lives. They can rely on me not only to have the skills needed to navigate their cases successfully, but the compassion to guide them to a well-reasoned resolution.”. Jack is a strong advocate in the courtroom. Although he continuously seeks alternative means to resolve disputes, he begins preparing for trial on day one and is immediately ready if litigation is required.. Committed to the betterment of society, Jack volunteers with several non-profit organizations involving law, education, music, and human rights. He is passionate about helping vulnerable individuals, particularly children and abuse victims, to achieve justice. Most recently, he worked with humanitarian organizations to reunite immigrant children in detention centers with their families.. Originally from Detroit, Jack attended law school at Willamette University and later settled in Portland. In his free time, he enjoys ice hockey and playing music. In 2017, his band won the Multnomah Bar Association’s “Battle of the Lawyer Bands” competition. Jack also enjoys Portland’s food scene, and even has a pizza named after him at a local restaurant.

Jace D. Cook founded COOK LAW in 2016, a dynamic general practice law firm based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with a strong focus on criminal defense. In 2022, he transitioned from the firm to take on a pivotal role as a prosecutor with the Linn County District Attorney’s Office, where he skillfully handles both misdemeanor and felony cases. Concurrently, Mr. Cook serves as a dedicated JAG Officer with the Oregon National Guard, a commitment he began in 2020. He currently holds the position of Trial Counsel for the 41st IBCT HHC in Clackamas, Oregon, exemplifying leadership and legal expertise in both civilian and military spheres.. Mr. Cook is unavailable for hire at this time. We are proud to refer you to our friends and colleagues at Barry W. Engle PC or to Mr. Jared Justice.. Jace D. Cook, Esq., was the founder, manager, and a shareholder of COOK LAW - There when you need it.® After spending several years gaining experience in multiple disciplines of the law, Mr. Cook envisioned a practice that would treat clients like family by providing a combination of personable legal advice and the strongest representation possible in criminal defense. Having worked as a public defender at Multnomah Defenders Inc. and as a criminal defense associate for former prosecutor, now veteran criminal defense attorney, John Gutbezahl, Mr. Cook has successfully tried misdemeanor, felony, and restraining order cases before judges and juries. Prior to his work in criminal defense, Mr. Cook gained significant experience at general practice law firms, personal injury firms, and in-house legal departments. Mr. Cook learned what did and did not work...what did and did not benefit the client. From his time working with former prosecutors, Mr. Cook has an inside track on many of the procedures and strategies employed by DA offices in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. Based on the above foundation of "real world" experiences and knowledge, Mr. Cook built COOK LAW.. The core values at COOK LAW:. 1. Justice. 2. Dignity. 3. Compassion. 4. Integrity. 5. Excellence

It is never too early to obtain a lawyer.. If you have been or are being investigated or have been arrested your liberty is at stake.. The government has police officers, investigators, experts and prosecutors working for it . . .. Protect yourself by obtaining counsel that has over nine years as a prosecutor and three years as a defense lawyer . . .. I will work for you at all stages, including but not limited to investigation, court hearings, negotiations, disposition and trial . . .. I graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987. After moving to Portland in 1990 I graduated from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in 1993.. During law school I was a certified law student at the Metropolitan Public Defenders office and gained my first courtroom experiences, including jury trials. After graduation, I opened up my practice, and through association with and referrals from other attorneys my practice began to thrive.. In December 1995 I was hired by a firm in St. Helens, Oregon representing individuals charged with crimes by the government and tried many cases. After a brief stint with a firm in Beaverton, I was hired by the Columbia County District Attorney’s office in April 1997.. Our Portland Drunk Driving Attorney is experienced and ready to represent you. Over my 8+ years as a deputy district attorney I tried cases ranging from DUII all the way to capital murder. I tried over 100 felony trials murder, including capital murder, attempted murder, solicitation to commit murder, and many sexual assault, burglary, felony assault, firearm, meth lab, theft, and stolen vehicles. I worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in 2005-2006 in Cowlitz County Washington for the last year specializing in sexual and violent crimes. I have also written appeals in both states.. I am specializing in criminal defense in Oregon and Washington. I can handle all levels of offenses as well as appeals and post conviction relief.. I handle expungements of convictions or having convictions set aside.. I am a former prosecutor in Oregon and Washington. Prior to being a prosecutor, I was in private practice and over 13 years of practice I have tried over 100 cases, ranging from misdemeanors, including domestic violence and DUII all the way to capital murder. I was in charge of drug prosecutions and sex offense prosecution in Columbia County. In Cowlitz County, Washington, I handled felony property and person crimes. I also have appellate experience in both states and am also admitted to the federal district of Oregon.. In the two years since going into private practice I have obtained acquittals in Attempted Murder, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, and Assault cases. I have obtained dismissals after successfully having evidence suppressed in drug cases. I have pressured the state to dismiss in other domestic violence cases and assault cases. Furthermore, I have successfully negotiated complex cases to ensure a just result for my clients.. My office is located in prestigious Lake Oswego and I am admitted to practice in the states of Oregon, Washington and New York as well as the federal District for Oregon.. Contact Us - Portland Criminal Defense Attorney

I started Penoyer Law to provide personalized and excellent client service.  Folks who suffer injuries and losses are facing challenging times.  They deserve dedicated professional help.  I look forward to meeting you.

I handle a relatively smaller number of cases and provide very individualized attention to each of my clients. I never lose my professional objectivity in analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of a case. I will listen carefully to a client, then lay out, in plain English, the various options available to them. I will weigh many factors when rendering an opinion as to the best way to proceed, including which judge has been assigned to your case, the county in which the case has been filed, the reasonableness of the lawyer representing your spouse/partner, the financial resources available to each side, recent appellate caselaw which pertains to your case and the likelihood of success. My practice is limited to the tri-county area (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas County). I have been practicing law for 41 years, almost exclusively in the area of family law.  I have won custody cases in which almost everything seemed to go against my client. I am adept at articulating the winning argument, but am also careful to advise my client of the risks involved before proceeding. I usually try to work out a settlement to save my client the expense and emotional turmoil of trial, but if I believe the other side is not willing to negotiate in good faith, or is making unreasonable demands, I will fight tooth and nail for my client in court. In turn, I will tell my client if I believe he or she is being unrealistic or unreasonable or is at risk of having the judge order them to pay the other side's attorney fees. I have a relatively low hourly rate, given my many years of experience. I can afford to do this because I do not have the kind of overhead many downtown lawyers do. If you or a loved one is in need of a knowledgeable, caring and affordable family law attorney, please call my office for an appointment today.. DISCLAIMER: Users of Avvo recommendations should note that any result that an endorsed lawyer may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily mean that similar results can be obtained for other clients

I focus my law practice on municipal, land use, and elections law for Oregon government bodies. I have been named 2012's Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year by the Daily Journal of Commerce. I was also recognized as one of the Portland Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Business Professionals in 2010.

I am a business and intellectual property attorney. I'm also a former member of the Oregon State House of Representatives. My experience includes representing clients in the following areas: software and commercial licensing; establishing, acquiring, transferring, and preserving intellectual property rights; business entity formation and structuring; business transitions and successions; mergers and acquisitions; privacy and security; and government relations. I'm one of the few attorneys in Oregon who has passed the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (“IAPP”) Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (“CIPP/US”) exam.As member of the Oregon Legislature, I established a reputation as a problem solver. For example, as co-chair of a special redistricting committee, I was instrumental in passing a redistricting plan, something that had not been done in over 60 years in Oregon. As an attorney, clients have called on my skills to assist in negotiating and resolving complex matters with both private and governmental entities.I have have lived in Spain and speak Spanish fluently. Outside the office, I'm a skier, cyclist, and political junkie. I enjoy studying history and foreign languages and competing in triathlons.Honors and Awards:• Rated AV® Preeminent in Martindale-Hubble Peer Review (highest rating)• Named an "Oregon Super Lawyer," Super Lawyers magazine (2013)• Named as one of the “Forty under 40” by Portland Business Journal (2012)• Named an “Up & Coming Lawyer,” Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce (2011)• Named an “Oregon Rising Star,” Super Lawyers magazine (2010-2011). • Certified Information Privacy Professional/United StatesSpecialties. Specialties: Business and Intellectual Property; Privacy and Security; Public Affairs; Government Affairs; Corporate Communications

Greg's legal expertise ranges from drafting and amending association administrative documents to litigation involving construction defect issues. As an HOA lawyer, he maintains constant communication with his clients and prides himself on his ability to give individual attention to each and every one.

George Mead has been practicing law since 1987 and is a recognized
member of the Oregon legal community. He has extensive experience in
federal and state court, arbitrations, mediations and administrative
hearings, and has a proven record of resolution and satisfaction for
his clients.. As a shareholder with the firm, Mr. Mead focuses on the full range
of business disputes, including disputes arising on construction
projects. Mr. Mead uses his extensive experience to advise businesses
to both avoid litigation, and to ensure strong representation in the
event of a lawsuit. Mr. Mead routinely:

Dustin has handled business transactions, corporate, real estate, and land use matters at two large law firms in Las Vegas and Portland. He has represented clients ranging from single person start-ups to national brands and numerous multi-million dollar transactions. Dustin also acted as business manager and legal counsel for a local construction company which helped him see business from an owner's perspective.

Doug Cushing brings more than 45 years of experience to Jordan Ramis' creditors' rights, estate planning/probate, and business law practice. He has significant experience in the area of commercial debtor-creditor work, including contested matters, Chapter 11 reorganizations, creditor committee representation, preference defenses, DIP financing contests, plan contests, and the protection, valuation, and recovery of collateral for secured creditors.

Dee graduated summa cum laude and as class valedictorian from Whittier Law School in 1991. After moving to Oregon, Dee worked for a law firm in downtown Portland for 10 years, practicing in the areas of litigation, appellate law and employment law. In 2001, Dee joined a firm that exclusively represented management in labor and employment law. Today, representing employers is more than just a career focus for Dee, it is a passion.. Dee became a founding partner of Peck, Rubanoff and Hatfield in 2013. She has a “preeminent” rating by her peers through Martindale Hubbell, and is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington, the U.S. District Courts of Oregon and Western Washington, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. Dee’s past community activities include a 3-year appointment to the Oregon Board of Bar Examiners, and serving on the Board of Young Musicians and Artists. Since 2011, Dee has volunteered in the Career Center at Dress for Success, helping disadvantaged women find employment.

David has over ten years of experience representing clients in all areas of construction transactions, counseling, and litigation. He began his career at the Oregon Department of Justice, where he served as an Honors Attorney in the Commercial and Environmental Litigation Section, the section which represented ODOT in its construction claims. David’s practice now covers all aspects of contract drafting and negotiating, procurement, bidding, and claim prosecution and defense, from contract drafting to trial.

David A. Rabbino is a member of the firm’s Dirt Law practice group. He has over 25 years of experience in environmental law and environmental litigation, and he has been designated by his peers six times as a Super Lawyer in environmental litigation. He was also named a leading Oregon lawyer in Environmental Law in the 2016 edition of Chambers & Partners. David represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has significant experience in environmental coverage actions. Prior to entering private practice, David worked for 11 years as an enforcement attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), where he was instrumental in the development of national policy on Superfund issues.

Darin enjoys helping people plan for their future, including the prospect of declining health.  Darin understands how emotionally difficult the process can be and he wants his clients to feel good about their planning and confident that their wishes will be carried out effectively.  Before becoming an attorney, Darin taught English as a second language and lived in Japan for over ten years.  This background helps make Darin an effective communicator with a respect for cultural differences.

Chris has been practicing in Portland, Oregon since 2001, primarily focusing on construction defect and homeowner/condominium association representation, including other aspects of litigation that may arise in connection with homeowners associations. He also represents individuals in other areas of law, such as adoption proceedings. Chris has appeared in state courts in Oregon, in the Oregon Court of Appeals, and before the Land Use Board of Appeals. Prior to going to law school, Chris spent two years working as an assistant producer of the morning shows for two Salt Lake City radio stations.Direct Line:

Chandra Hatfield received her law degree, Cum Laude, from Willamette University College of Law and is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington. Chandra’s career has been focused on the exclusive representation of public and private employers of all sizes in labor and employment matters. Chandra enjoys working together with clients to find a range of practical solutions that fit their unique needs.. Chandra frequently counsels employers on complex medical leave and reasonable accommodation compliance matters; managing employee performance and discipline; wage and hour compliance; workplace harassment and discrimination; developing and updating workplace policies and handbooks; and other employment issues as they arise.Chandra believes that knowledge is invaluable in preventing workplace claims. She has provided numerous trainings to managers, supervisors, employer groups, and local human resources associations to increase their knowledge of legal risks and obligations in the workplace. When claims do arise, Chandra strives to achieve the best outcome in every case and has successfully defended employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations.

Caylin J. Barter is a water and natural resources lawyer at Jordan Ramis PC.  Prior to joining Jordan Ramis PC, she served as flow restoration director for The Freshwater Trust, the nation’s oldest water trust. In that role, she developed water use agreements with private landowners, conducted due diligence on water rights and property ownership, and oversaw water right transfers for agricultural users.  She has also worked on developing state water policies that fund irrigation efficiency projects and achieve water quality and streamflow targets.  In addition to her nonprofit experience, she has worked on water and natural resource issues in the public and private sectors.. During law school, she worked as a natural resources law clerk for the U.S. Department of the Interior in the Office of the Solicitor in Portland, analyzing legal matters related to water rights, grazing permits, mining claims, and endangered species.  She also volunteered as a student advocate for low income clients of the Mortgage Clinic at Southern Arizona Legal Aid and clerked with the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.. Prior to becoming a lawyer she worked in applied conservation.  She was a wildland firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service, including one fire season on the Prineville Interagency Hotshot Crew.  Later, she worked as a biological science technician, surveying streams throughout the Tahoe National Forest to characterize river morphology and ecology prior to timber harvest.. Outside of the office, you can find her exploring Oregon’s rivers, forests, mountains, deserts, and coastline with her family.

Before starting my own firm, I practiced at widely respected estate planning and business law firm in downtown Portland, where I gained significant experience in estate planning, probate, trust administration and a wide variety of transactional business matters.. I have in the past also had the opportunity to work in the in-house legal departments of two well-known Oregon companies, where I focused primarily on real estate and business transactions. In these positions, I saw first hand the unique problems businesses face when it comes to dealing with legal issues. This in-house experience has given me the ability to understand and advise clients on the often competing legal and business considerations that small and emerging companies are likely to encounter.. Seeing an opportunity to use my diverse legal background to help make affordable legal services more accessible individuals, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, I started my own firm, JNF Law, LLC, in Lake Oswego, Oregon.. Outside the office, I am an avid distance and trail runner. In my free time, I can typically be found exploring the trails in Forest Park or the Columbia River Gorge with my wife and our new puppy, or competing in long distance trail running races throughout the Northwest.

Beau started building his vast experience as a law clerk and then intern for several local firms by researching legal and land use issues, providing analysis, and drafting memorandums and motions for litigation, as well as prosecuting misdemeanor crimes for the Spokane County District Attorney's Office.Upon graduating, he brought his skills to Tyler Smith & Associates, P.C., representing clients in many different areas of law, including land use, real estate, estate planning, business, administrative law matters, intellectual property, contract disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, and guardianship proceedings. Beau then moved to Day Law Group, P.C., where he represented clients in both adversarial and non-adversarial settings with great success, negotiated and drafted personal and corporate contracts, reviewed and prepared real estate instruments, evaluated legal and business matters for opportunity, and advised clients regarding the merits of different courses of actions. Beau litigated constitutional real estate, business disputes, unfair competition, probate, and trust cases while at Day Law Group, P.C.

BACKGROUNDI began my career prosecuting criminal cases in an historic courthouse anchoring a sleepy, Southern town. Then, as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate, I defended service members in court-martial proceedings out of a spartan, block building aboard a California desert Marine base. Living and practicing in the majestic Pacific Northwest for over twenty years since then, the offices and scenery have improved dramatically.. No matter the surroundings, though, the mission has remained the same: helping good people through difficult situations.. My practice has evolved and expanded from criminal and civil litigation to include an emphasis on entertainment and intellectual property law for creative professionals, as well as business, real estate and contract law for Oregon businesses. My clients include artists, writers, producers and content creators in Oregon’s film and TV industry, as well as small business owners in multiple sectors, including those in the burgeoning Oregon cannabis industry.. In my spare time, I stay active in the community as a youth and high school sports official, and as an adjunct instructor teaching law classes to paralegal students. Moreover, my love for the arts (my hobbies include writing, acting and photography) have pushed me towards service that benefits our arts community:  I've served as a board member of the Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, as well as the (legendary, but now sadly gone) Post5 Theatre.  I also founded and directed the FiLMLaB annual script-to-screen writing/filmmaking contest through the Willamette Writers organization.  He has offices in Portland and Lake Oswego.. ASSOCIATIONSOregon Trial Lawyers AssociationOregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationCannabis Law Section, Oregon State BarIntellectual Property Section, Oregon State BarOregon Association of Collaborative Professionals. TEACHING/PRESENTATIONS“Business Entity Considerations for Non-Profits”, Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts“Writers’ Legal Toolkit” workshop series, Willamette Writers Conference“Lights, Camera, Lawsuit: Legal Tools for Film Production”, Oregon Media Production Association. ADMITTEDOregon (1996 - present)U.S. District of Oregon (2004 – present)Florida (1992 – 2001). COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTOregon Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsPost5 Theatre CompanyWillamette Writers Organization. Soul of Wit Theatre Company. FiLMLaB script-to-screen film contest/productions. Portland Basketball Officials AssociationPortland Softball Umpires Association. SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) volunteer. Youth basketball/soccer/softball coach

Attorney, Hilary A. Newcomb has worked in the estate and trust field her entire career, which began as a law clerk for the Santa Clara County, California Probate Judge in the year 2000. Hilary earned her J.D. at Santa Clara University's School of Law and her B.A. from Santa Clara University. Hilary is actively licensed to practice law in Oregon and inactively licensed in California.. Hilary practices fiduciary litigation, probate and trust administration, estate planning, and guardianships and conservatorships. She brings prior experience in the areas of taxable estate planning, charitable foundations, business formation, trust and estate dispute resolution, and trial practice. Hilary was a volunteer prosecutor for the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office in 2011, gaining further valuable jury trial experience.. We love what we do and we do it for our clients.  We cater  to our clients' needs, individually.  We are committed to providing the best possible customer service, quality and professionalism in our work.  With an established reputation in excellence and integrity, our firm continues to work hard and demand the best.. Our roots go back to a very comprehensive analysis of estate and trusts and we have a proactive philosophy toward practicing law.  We appreciate and enjoy Oregon, our community and families, which is a constant reminder for us to be conscientious about your and our future.