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David has focused almost exclusively on family law since he began practicing law in Oregon in 2001. His experience lends itself to assisting clients with a variety of issues. David joined the Wyse Kadish LLP as an associate in 2004, and became a partner in 2008.  Prior to Wyse Kadish, he worked at Gevurtz Menashe for several years. Over the last five years, David has strengthened his focus on mediation and Collaborative Divorce. Serving as a mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer provides David, and those he serves, with more satisfying, positively-transforming results.. As a lawyer, as in life, David’s goal is to leave people better off than he found them. While legal matters can be taxing, David’s awareness of his clients’ needs and his ability to communicate serve his clients well. David is grateful for the referrals he receives from his current and former clients. These, along with the many referrals he receives from lawyers, counselors, CPAs, judges and friends are a testament to the fine work David does.. While not practicing law or participating in the community, David enjoys time with his wife, daughters, and dog, Jelly. He has advanced ranks in both kung-fu and karate and loves exploring Portland’s many great restaurants and tasting Oregon Pinots.

David Eder is here to advocate for you. He has been recognized locally and nationally as one of the top trial attorneys in Oregon and Washington. Whether guiding a grieving family through wrongful death litigation, forcing an insurance company to fully compensate an injured client, or negotiating reductions of medical debts with providers, David is willing to work around the clock. David is an experienced trial lawyer that prepares every case like it will go to trial. He works tirelessly and effectively on behalf of his clients, and the results are obvious. If you or a loved one has experienced a motor vehicle accident, wrongful death, defective product that caused a major/catastrophic injury, major medical malpractice issue, dog bite or slip and fall injury, give him a call.. David has been a Super Lawyer by national publications as well as one of the top 10 trial lawyers in the country. Early in his career, in 2010-2012, David was named one of the top 25 lawyers in the State of Oregon under the age of 40. Also in 2011, David was invited to teach a course on jury selection at the National Advocacy Center after receiving the top grade in an intensive course for prosecutors from around the country. David speaks annually as a guest lecturer at the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark law schools on the topics of cross-examination and trial practice.. Before joining Thuemmel, Uhle & Eder, David was an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Beaverton. David’s prosecution experience included handling thousands of vehicle-related cases including D.U.I.I. cases, traffic crimes/violations as well as civil litigation and major crimes work. David’s specialized knowledge of the vehicle code and litigation experience have been invaluable in criminal and civil cases. David has achieved significant verdicts and settlements on personal injury cases which has resulted in other personal injury lawyers requesting that he handle their trials as well. He has tried over 100 jury trials and has substantial experience in arbitration, mediation, negotiations and trial work. David is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to those in need.. In his free time, David enjoys cooking, running and spending time with his wife and two children.. Professionally:. David was the chair of the Oregon New Lawyers Division in 2013. In 2010, he developed a program to help underemployed and unemployed lawyers receive training from nonprofit organizations. This program helped lawyers get valuable experience, often resulting in a full-time position. The program was recognized by the American Bar Association where it was named Young Lawyer Section Program of the Year as the best program in the country.. More information about David and the firm partners can be found at

David Backer is Drummond Woodsum’s Practice Group Leader for Trust and Estate Planning. His practice includes trust and estate planning and administration. He is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. David serves as Chair of Maine's Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission, charged with conducting a continuing study of the probate and trust laws in Maine and making recommendations to the Legislature for improvements in Maine's probate and trust laws. In addition, David has been included in the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007 in the category of Trusts and Estates.. David is a frequent speaker to attorneys, accountants and financial professionals on various trust, estate and tax planning topics. Recent Professional Presentations, including his most recent 2015 Estate Planning Year in Review.. AWARDS

Dave McConnell is a shareholder and director of Perkins Thompson and chairs the Litigation Department. He has a keen sense for practical solutions and he works closely with his clients to achieve cost-effective results.. Mr. McConnell’s practice areas include litigation, where his emphasis is on products liability, antitrust law, intellectual property and the evolving law on cyber security. He also serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and early neutral evaluator. He helps clients to deal with various local, state and federal government agencies and boards. Mr. McConnell maintains an active trademark and copyright practice and he assists clients with issues relating to document retention and privacy policies.. Mr. McConnell is AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. McConnell has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the New England Super Lawyers directory for Business Litigation.

Darin's practice includes representation of high-tech, construction, development, manufacturing and retail companies, as well as homeowners' associations, professionals and shopping centers. Darin's experience and knowledge in the corporate and real estate areas have been beneficial to his clients in structuring creative financing and in resolving major disputes. His practice emphasizes transactional and litigation matters related to:

Danielle Vakoutis is an attorney at HAN Legal, where she focuses her practice in the areas of fiduciary litigation, estate and trust planning, and administration. Danielle received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to practicing law, Danielle worked as an accountant at Arthur Andersen, LLP and Northwestern University, and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license in Illinois. She often uses her knowledge of finance and accounting to advise clients on the key issues that may arise in the areas of estates and trusts.Danielle understands that clients often come to her during difficult times in their lives and she takes a compassionate and individualistic approach to meaningfully advise those facing the complexities of estate administration and litigation.When not in the office, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking, biking and vacationing at the beach.

Dan Wentworth was born in Portland, and raised in Sanford, Maine. He graduated from Appalachian State University in 2014, with a degree in History.  In 2017, he graduated cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law. While in law school, Dan obtained a wealth of experience in criminal and civil law. He worked at the York County District Attorney’s Office as a student attorney, negotiating at dispositional conferences, conducting case screenings, and representing the State in suppression hearings and various other criminal proceedings. Additionally, during law school, he was a reserve police officer for the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, where he gained knowledge and experience in law enforcement and the investigative aspect of the criminal justice system. During his final year of law school, he was a student attorney at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic, where he represented clients in various criminal and civil matters, including dispositional conferences, federal bail revocations, family matters, protection-from-abuse hearings, civil tort cases, and more.. Dan is a member of the Maine Bar Association and is licensed to practice in both state and federal court in Maine. He has appeared in various courts around the state, including Portland, Biddeford, York, Springvale, Alfred, and Lewiston.

Dan Margolin founded Margolin Family Law to continue the stellar service that he and the other family law attorneys provided at Stephens Margolin, where he was a founding partner. Dan is a Portland, Oregon native.  His practice focuses on all aspects of family law litigation.  In addition, Dan has an appellate and collaborative divorce practice.. Dan received his law degree from the nationally acclaimed New York University School of Law. After graduating he worked at the Oregon Court of Appeals for the Honorable Rex Armstrong. He then worked as an associate attorney at a local law firm.  In 2005, he started the Law Office of Daniel Margolin to focus his practice on family law, and that founding has led to Margolin Famly Law.

Dan Drazan advises clients in a wide range of real estate transactions and on general business matters. His practice focuses on acquiring, selling, developing, financing, and leasing all types of real property, including shopping centers, industrial parks, office buildings, multifamily housing, and hospitality properties. He is also a frequent speaker on real estate topics, including commercial lease negotiation, drafting, and enforcement. Dan is a member of the Real Estate and Land Use Group and leader of the Hospitality Industry team at Dunn Carney.

Damon Petticord is a civil litigator. Damon's objective is to help clients successfully assert claims in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and in court. For Damon, law is about helping the people he represents. It is about carefully listening to what his clients have to say, realistically evaluating the facts, and helping them achieve good and just outcomes.. Damon earned his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Oregon School of Business concurrently with a law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1996. Damon brings a business oriented perspective to his practice.. Damon Petticord has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since 1996 and a member of the Washington State Bar since 2002. Damon is a member of the Business Litigation, Consumer Law, and Motor Vehicle sections of The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves as a court appointed arbitrator for the Oregon Circuit Courts for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties. He has been a delegate for the Oregon State Bar and a member of its pro bono committee.

Dallas is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), estate planning, intellectual property, food and beverage, and trademarks. With a masters in taxation, Dallas provides clients with in-depth tax analysis, evaluation and planning, particularly in the areas of complex partnerships and advanced estate planning. His practice also includes representing clients in the food and beverage industry with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements. Dallas is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.. His practice focuses on:. Personal Interests. Dallas's interests include skiing, rafting, camping, and golf.  He's also an avid college sports fan.

Cory R. McKenna is an Attorney and Owner of McKenna PLLC. Cory’s practice focuses primarily on criminal and family law.. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanor driving offenses to felony drug offenses and serious violent crimes.. Cory has successfully defended clients in both jury and bench trials throughout southern Maine.  He has extensive experience defending Operating Under the Influence charges, where he has won Bureau of Motor Vehicle hearings and obtained numerous criminal dismissals of the charge.  Cory has represented countless clients on criminal Domestic Violence charges and civil Protection from Abuse petitions, where his knowledge of the law and investigative resources have frequently attained dismissals and deferred dispositions of the charges.  Cory has successfully defended virtually every type of drug offense, using his resources in mental health and addiction treatment to get clients back on their feet and out of jail.. In family law, Cory has handled countless matters, ranging from child protective to parental rights and divorce. He has immense trial experience before the court in these cases. However, Cory finds that trials are often a option of last resort that don't always get clients want they want and tries to use a collaborative approach to solve family matters without the stress of trial.. While in law school, Cory worked as a student attorney at the Intellectual Property Clinic, where he practiced before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. There, he gained valuable experience in several areas: successfully defending Mainers’ trademarks against international corporations, registering the City of Portland’s trademark, assisting local artists with copyright registration, and advising entrepreneurs on the patentability of new inventions. Furthermore, Cory served a Carvers Fellow at the Conservation Law Foundation, where he gained experience in environmental law. He also worked as well a law clerk at a Portland law firm, where he gained experience in a wide variety of legal areas. Prior to founding McKenna  PLLC, Cory was an associate at another Portland law firm, where he focused on criminal defense, family matters and personal injury.. Cory graduated from the University of Vermont in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. In 2013, Cory earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law, where he earned the school’s Pro Bono Service Award for providing legal service to the community on a volunteer basis.

Christopher L. Parnell is Of Counsel in Dunn Carney’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group. Chris has extensive experience representing creditors, trustees, and business debtors on a wide range of bankruptcy and insolvency issues. In addition, Chris represents clients on a variety of commercial litigation matters.. In 2012 and 2013, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Chris as a Rising Star in Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Debtor-Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar.. Before joining Dunn Carney, Chris was an associate in the Bankruptcy practice group at another Portland law firm.  Prior to law school,  Chris worked in the fields of music and art.

Chris Heywood is an experienced Trial Attorney who handles misdemeanors, serious felonies, federal crimes, and Measure 11 matters throughout Oregon. Chris brings his unique insight as a former prosecutor to the firm and leverages that experience to aid his clients in all aspects of their case. Mr. Heywood has handled hundreds of criminal cases in his career and has taken more than seventy cases to trial as lead counsel, including serious felonies and Ballot Measure 11 offenses.. Prior to joining the firm, Chris worked as a Deputy District Attorney with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s office for five years. There, Chris handled serious felony matters including cases involving charges of murder and attempted murder, sexual abuse and felony domestic violence.. Recently, Chris was selected as a "Top 40 Under 40-Criminal Defense" for the state of Oregon, further cementing his reputation as an experienced and effective advocate for his clients.

Chris Burdett is an attorney in Sussman Shanks LLP's Litigation, Business, and Real Estate Practice Groups. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, real estate, and land use matters in both state and federal courts. Chris has experience in all aspects of litigation including discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial, and appeal.. For over a decade, Chris has represented and assisted individuals, businesses, and corporate clients in a variety of matters focusing on complex business and real estate disputes. Chris has significant experience in the following areas:. Prior to joining Sussman Shank, Chris was an attorney at Dechert LLP, an international law firm in San Francisco, and also an attorney at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt in Portland.

Chris brought her mid-west ways with her to Oregon when she moved to Portland in 1989 after graduating from Valparaiso School of Law in northwest Indiana. An Illinois native ready for a new adventure, she began her career as a trial attorney while working for a sole practitioner who holds a state contract to defend persons charged with misdemeanor cases in East Multnomah County. Chris was tasked with managing the entire caseload and represented over 1000 clients in her four years as a defense attorney. That experience taught her not only basic trial skills but also how to effectively manage the demanding particulars of trial work and case management.. In 1995 Chris began a 20-year tenure as a prosecutor with the Multnomah County District Attorneys Office. During that time Chris prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from DUII to Capital Murder (and everything in between). She has gone to trial and verdict on "too many cases to count" on crimes of domestic violence, robbery, burglary, arson, assault, gang-related matters, official misconduct, rape, kidnapping, sexual abuse, sodomy, manslaughter, crimes against the elderly, crimes against children, murder and aggravated murder. She was also a respected member of the East County Major Crime Team for over a decade and worked closely with a multi-agency group of law enforcement officers and detectives on cases, including officer-involved shootings. Chris was known in law enforcement circles as a "go-to" deputy district attorney. And for good reason: she always took the time to listen to the concerns of those investigating crime as well as the victims affected by crime and act in their best interest.. As a prosecutor, Chris worked extensively with victims and their families. It was through these interactions that Chris gained insight into understanding how trauma affects everyone differently and how best to approach survivors' concerns while guiding them through the legal process.. In 2015 Chris branched out from the confines of a government office and opened her own shop. At Mascal Law Office, she continues to work with people that need help navigating the legal process. Whether they be persons injured in an automobile accident, vulnerable victims of crime, those wronged by the thoughtless acts of others or anyone who needs a "go-to" attorney, Chris has the background, case experience and trial hours to do the job and do it well.

Chris began his practice of law at the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he represented the United States as lead counsel in over 100 federal cases involving complex tax issues. Following his years at the Department of Justice, Chris practiced at a large D.C. law firm, representing corporate and individual clients in complex commercial litigation and white collar criminal matters in federal courts throughout the country and involving a broad range of issues including international trade, banking, legal malpractice, and environmental contamination. This diverse legal background gives Chris a unique perspective on solving his clients’ problems and the ability to individually fashion a litigation and trial strategy to suit the relative risks and rewards of each case. Consistent with his background, Chris’s practice now focuses on complex commercial litigation and white collar criminal defense.

Cheryl founded Rath Legal in 2012 and co-founded Pearl Legal Group in 2009. Between 1998 and 2009, Cheryl served as a Senior Executive at InFocus Corporation and as an Associate Attorney at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt. At Rath Legal, Cheryl provides personalized outside general counsel services to businesses and assists individuals with their business, employment, IP, litigation and regulatory compliance matters.

Charley Gee is an experienced personal injury attorney in Portland, Oregon, where he exclusively represents people against big insurance companies and corporations and the lawyers they hire to minimize or destroy people's claims.. Charley handles claims statewide in Oregon, and has experience in the investigation and resolution of countless motor vehicle crashes (including bicycle and pedestrian cases), product liability, and wrongful death claims, as well as dangerous premises and animal attack cases.. Charley started his legal career at the lowest rung, as a file clerk and legal assistant, so he understands not only the legal side of cases, but the practical side, and how important it is for clients to always be able to speak to their lawyer.  Because of this he provides his cell phone and direct dial number to all of his clients.

Chad Stavley is a personal injury trial lawyer and former Multnomah County Prosecutor with over 100 trials including over 75 jury trials. Prior to becoming a lawyer Mr. Stavley worked in the Alaskan arctic oil fields and in the commercial fishing industry.

Celia is an experienced lawyer who has represented people and businesses facing administrative and criminal investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, tax crimes, anti-trust law, environmental violations, sex offenses, drug crimes, violent crimes and DUII charges.  Her criminal justice practice benefits from previously working in a large civil firm, where her practice included internal investigations, tax court litigation, and civil rights matters.. Celia has tried cases to a jury in Oregon county courts and in federal court. She has handled criminal appeals before the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has represented professionals and businesses before licensing agencies and students before university discipline committees.  Clients appreciate Celia's readiness for trial, if needed, but often are relieved by her strength negotiating favorable pre-trial resolutions tailored to her client's individual goals.. Celia enjoys a Preeminent-AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as one of Portland's top lawyers in criminal defense. She has been selected into the Litigation Counsel of America -- Trial Lawyer Honorary Society.. Celia earned high honors, graduating Order of the Coif, at the University of Oregon School of Law where she was a Wayne Morse Center student fellow on Race Class and the Criminal Justice System and Executive Editor of the Oregon Law Review. Celia has worked as a judicial extern at the District Court of Oregon in Eugene and as an intern in Governor Kulongoski’s office.. Celia was born in Louisiana. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University where she played for the Fightin’ Texas Aggies Division I volleyball team.  Celia served as co-captain her senior year, when the team advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Women's Division 1 Volleyball Championship Tournament.. Celia served four years on the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors and has presented at continuing legal education seminars on a variety of criminal law topics.. When not in the office, Celia and her husband can probably be found exploring the muddy Pacific Northwest with their three children, dog, two cats and four chickens.

Carrie supports her clients in intellectual property and commercial transactions, focusing on the effective protection and leveraging of intellectual property assets. Her hands-on approach ensures smooth navigation through business transactions and intellectual property challenges.. Carrie’s practice encompasses a wide range of IP services, from trademark prosecution and portfolio management to licensing and enforcement. She guides clients through trademark, copyright and domain name processes, advises on IP issues relating to artificial intelligence and handles infringement investigations and enforcement efforts to protect clients’ rights. This comprehensive support extends beyond the realm of intellectual property; Carrie also assists clients with various commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and art related agreements.. Whether working with small enterprises or large corporations, Carrie's experience in navigating the complexities of intellectual property law and commercial agreements ensures her clients are well-protected and positioned for success in their respective industries.. Professional Activities. International Trademark Association, Member. Oregon Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, Member. Oregon LGBTQIA+ Bar Association (OGALLA), Member. Oregon Women Lawyers, Member. Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), Member. WSBA Intellectual Property Section, Executive Committee Member. Community Activities. Northwest Autism Center, Board Member, 2023-present. Inland Northwest Business Alliance, Board Member, 2022-2023

Called "The Professor" within the halls of Goldberg Jones, Brad brings a strong analytical ability to each case that considers not only what a court should do legally but also what the court will likely do practically.  While these two things should be very similar, that is not always the case and it is important that a family law litigator recognize the difference.. “You have to be willing to change gears in any case,” says Brad. “Each case requires a different approach, and during a case, as the case changes, so should your approach. I try to create game plans with clients that address their needs. There are certainly cases where the best results will come by being aggressive early, but there are other cases where finesse is a better route - the key is in knowing the difference.”. Brad is experienced in all phases of litigation including Depositions, negotiation and Trial.. Brad is very active in his free time competing in dodgeball, kickball, softball and raising his two young children.

Call Now For Free Confindetial Consultation! Available Evenings and Weekends!!. Ed Strand, a former Deputy District Attorney was military trained in investigations, and has over 30 years of Criminal Law experience. He has both prosecuted and defended criminal charges. This experience has provided him with insight re defending those charged with crimes as to investigating the varied incident circumstances, evaluating the factors and developing varied solutions for thoughtful resolutions. This balance of course includes in depth discussions with clients so as to include their informed thoughts in reaching rational and well reasoned conclusions as to the best courses of response.. Ed’s life experience has given him an understanding of the apprehension of persons facing the fear and concern of their situations. He finds often people are relieved upon their initial contact to learn matters are not as dire as their imaginations have created.. Knowing the applicable laws, including defenses, evidentiary rules are important but for developing defenses and attacking state allegations more is needed. The attorney with the broader life experience will generally have more tools for understanding and competently challenging and predicting the tactics of the prosecution and their witnesses. Ed will take your telephone call and discuss your questions and concerns. He will not charge you for this time as he determines whether he could best help you or whether he will suggest other courses for your matter. These conversations will be absolutely confidently and will most probably be useful for better understanding what might be expected, including if appropriate, discussion of probable and possible responses. He will make an appointment to meet with you at a mutually selected location.

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