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Peter Janci has represented more than 100 victims of child sexual abuse against big institutions -- like the Mormon Church, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, private schools, boarding schools, public schools, and other government entities.. Notable Cases: In the Spring of 2010, Peter Janci was a member of the Plaintiff's trial team in a child sexual abuse case against the Boy Scouts of America that resulted in a $19.9 million verdict for the victim.  In 2015, Janci successfully represented 13 victims of sexual abuse in claims against the elite American School in Japan.  Most recently, in 2018, Janci represented 21 men in an abuse case against a prestigous East Coast private school.. Peter Janci represents the following types of clients:. Based in Oregon, Crew Janci LLP often handles cases around the United States (and sometimes beyond) by associating local counsel.. If you or someone you care about is a victim of abuse and needs advice, call today for a free confidential consultation at or visit: .

People have problems. When those problems have a legal aspect, I help them out.. Life can get messy. And messy situations can usually be cleaned up and dealt with.

Pawel Binczyk is a proven litigator, advisor, and crisis response professional active throughout New England. Pawel has tried dozens of jury cases and takes pride in representing the businesses and organizations that keep our country working. Although specializing in complex labor, employment, and discrimination matters, Pawel has a breadth of experience in cases large and small, including complex property and transportation claims. Pawel has secured everything from murder convictions to defense verdicts and dismissals on behalf of both individual and organizational clients.. Based out of Portland, Maine with the Bennett Law Firm, Pawel works closely with employers defending wage and hour class actions, discrimination claims before human rights and equal opportunity commissions, union grievances, and unfair labor practice charges, among other matters. He also specializes in alcohol compliance throughout Northern New England, focused on helping alcohol manufacturers, retailers, and distributors navigate the tangled web of multi-jurisdictional alcohol statutes and regulations.. In addition to his civilian law practice, Pawel has spent over a decade in uniform, first in the active-duty Army and presently in the Army National Guard, where he continues to serve as the uniformed general counsel for an organization of over 1000 soldiers. Pawel also serves as a director and executive committee member of Boots2Roots, a non-profit organization connecting Maine businesses with skilled military personnel looking to transition off of active duty.

Paul Loney has practiced law for over 30 years. In 2009, Mr. Loney developed the legal blueprint for Oregon’s first private cannabis club, “Highway 420,” and the first National high-profile cannabis café, “Oregon NORML’s Cannabis Café.” Mr. Loney’s practice focuses on a variety of legal issues associated with cannabis, specifically in the areas of business law and regulatory compliance.. Paul Loney served as Oregon NORML’s legal counsel for over 13 years and has helped draft numerous cannabis-related legislative initiatives involving Oregon’s medical marijuana and recreational marijuana issues. He has assisted clients in drafting language for proposed additions to the laws and administrative rules on marijuana and hemp.. Mr. Loney regularly speaks at continuing legal education seminars, panels, conferences and lectures on the topic of marijuana business law. He also teaches courses on Oregon marijuana law and how to start cannabis related businesses throughout Oregon. Paul Loney has been a featured legal expert on Cannabis Common Sense and on Oregon NORML Presents.. Mr. Loney has helped businesses of all types from helping clients decide on the cortrect business structure for their needs, to drafting contracts and non-disclustre agreements to litigating on behalf of his clients in satet and federal courts.

Patrick L. Block has successfully recovered millions of dollars in a broad spectrum of medical malpractice cases, including claims against hospitals, physicians, nurses, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Patrick focuses on litigation and transactions involving environmental, natural resources, toxic tort and real property issues. He has extensive experience representing clients in court and before administrative agencies, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. He has particular expertise in matters involving contaminated properties and water quality issues. Patrick emphasizes big picture strategies in order to prevent problems before they occur, while working in a focused, efficient manner to solve problems after they arise.His practice includes: • Water quality permitting       Clean water act       NPDES and 404 permits       Oregon WPCF permits. • Brownfield/contaminated properties     Regularly serves as counsel to purchasers and sellers of contaminated properties regarding environmental liabilities under federal and state law.. • Natural Resources/Food Safety/Agriculture    Advising clients regarding natural resource law issues, such as forestry and grazing practices and clients in the food and beverage industry regarding regulatory compliance. Representative Work. • Business DisputesRepresented trucking company in lawsuit against national financial institution; successfully recovered remedial action costs incurred in cleaning up property contaminated by past owners/operators.Represented an entity being sued by a former member for, among other items, wrongful expulsion from the LLC, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.  Plaintiff sought in excess of $6 million in damages. After a week long arbitration before a panel of three arbitrators, Patrick obtained a complete defense decision, and a six figure award on counterclaims brought on behalf of his client.. • Brownfields / Transactions Involving Contaminated PropertiesRepresent Oregon developer regarding its purchase, development and potential sale of a large waterfront property that was contaminated by operations of former paper mill owner/operator.Represented a major shipping company in one of the largest Brownfield acquisitions in Oregon history.  The client acquired property within a Superfund site for redevelopment.  The firm advised the client with respect to due diligence, obtaining innocent purchaser status, and retaining non-liable status during redevelopment activities.  We also drafted and negotiated related contracts (Purchase and Sale Agreement, retention of general contractor), and in related wetlands, tax abatement and other regulatory issues. Continue to advise this entity regarding expansion of its facility and in negotiations for the purchase and development of other properties around the Northwest.. We represent a County government that acquired a large contaminated property via tax foreclosure, providing counsel regarding liability protection and remediation of the property.. •  Citizens Suit DefenseRepresented a landfill operator in the defense of a citizen suit action based on the Clean Water Act and RCRA, resulting in settlement of the action on favorable terms and financed with insurance funds.Have represented multiple parties defending citizen lawsuits alleging violations of Clean Water Act NPDES stormwater permits.. •  Cost Recovery / Contribution DefenseCurrently representing an individual who owned a property upon which tannery waste had been deposited many years prior to his purchase, but which was not discovered until several years after he sold the property. A developer that purchased the property to construct a subdivision sued our client and others in the chain of title after our client, as well as involved lenders and the tannery owner.  In a protracted litigation with significant financial exposure, Patrick successfully negotiated favorable settlements with the plaintiff, and with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in a parallel action.  He continues to represent this individual during a third party's appeal of the settlement with DEQ.. •   Food SafetyProvided counsel to a bottled water company regarding labeling requirements.•  Health Care Facility Construction and Cost Recovery The firm first advised a community hospital on a fast track design/build remedial system in conjunction with construction of a new facility.  The property was heavily contaminated by fuel releases from an adjacent gas station.  The firm sued the Responsible Party and obtained full recovery of past costs and a mechanism to recover future costs.  Patrick continues to advise the hospital on ongoing remediation and cost recovery issues. •  Industrial Groundwater ContaminationThe firm represented Cascade in Boeing v. Cascade at trial and on appeal in the 9th Circuit, and then represented Cascade Corp. in City of Portland v. Boeing and Cascade, a $20 million claim for damages to the Portland well field.  Patrick continues to represent Cascade in a $30 million, multi-decade clean up and ongoing remedial cost allocation issues with Boeing. •  Landfill RegulationAssisted a landfill owner/operator with landfill permitting, regulatory and compliance matters.  •  Regulatory Enforcement DefenseRepresented numerous clients defending enforcement actions brought by EPA and the Oregon DEQ, including an international seafood company contending with alleged Clean Air Act violations and an Oregon based trucking company defending allegations of Clean Water Act violations due to a tanker truck spill.. •  Remedial ActionRepresented a former bulk fuel facility operator in negotiations with the property owner and Washington Department of Ecology to propose and perform a remedial action plan to clean up petroleum releases.  The site was complicated by the fact that it sits on the Tacoma Coal Gasification Superfund Site and that the coal tars form part of the confining unit between the upper and lower aquifers.. •  SuperfundRepresented an international paper products company in obtaining a favorable settlement of a claim for contribution brought under federal Superfund law at the Kalamazoo River Superfund Site.. •  Toxic TortSuccessfully defended many clients in asbestos and other toxic tort litigation, including manufacturers and distributors of boilers, building supplies, apparel and other asbestos containing products, and the defense of claims arising from alleged exposure to silica and formaldehyde.. •  Water Rights Advised numerous clients regarding water rights issues, including representation of an Eastern Oregon property owner involved in an Oregon Department of Water Resources administrative adjudication brought by a neighbor seeking to terminate the client's water rights based on the alleged non-use by a prior owner

Our firm represents clients in a wide variety of insurance coverage litigation matters.  We primarily assist our clients in disputes relating to commercial, homeowner's, renter's, auto, and life insurance policies, but have experience with other forms of policies as well.  Our attorneys have handled hundreds of cases relating to losses cause by fire, water, wind, collapse, vandalism, and theft.  In addiiton, we have significant experience with disputes relating to auto coverage, including underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) and personal injury protection (PIP).  We're also very experienced in handling extra-contractual litigation in Washington, including claims for bad faith and under the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) and Consumer Protection Act (CPA).  Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Olivia Wotman is a member of the Oregon and Washington bars. She graduated at the top of her class, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law and received her B.A. in psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara. While at Gonzaga, Olivia earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for receiving the highest grades in Legal Research and Writing I, II and Advanced Legal Research, among other distinct honors.. While in law school, Olivia was very active in the community, serving in a number of leadership roles, including President of the Student Organization of Victims Advocacy and Student Representative of the WSBA’s Juvenile Law Section. She also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in dependency proceedings. Olivia remains active in the community by volunteering at St. Andrew Legal Clinic, and serving as a Director of HeartSoul Horses Helping Humans.. Practice Emphasis. Prior to joining the firm, Olivia was a judicial extern for the Honorable Rosanna Malouf Peterson in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington. Later on, she practiced employment and labor law in Washington and Oregon, which provided extensive experience in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Olivia understands the importance of collaboration and resolving challenges in an effective and timely manner. Her prior experience as a CASA and navigating tenuous labor relationships solidified her ability to handle emotionally charged issues while providing the necessary support to her clients.. Personal. Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.. Education. J.D. (2017), Gonzaga University School of Law. B.A. (2013), University of California Santa Barbara

Offering estate planning , corporate and real estate services to clients thoughout the great State of Maine in a professional and timely manner.   fees based on time and level of complexity.  Highly regarded for professional demeanor.  Explains concepts in plain english.

Noah is a member of the Oregon State Bar and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the District of Oregon and is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Noah serves as part of the Criminal Justice Act Panel of lawyers who handle federal criminal cases when the federal defender's office has a conflict.. As an experienced trial lawyer and courtroom advocate who graduated from the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia and the OCDLA Trial Skills College in Eugene, Oregon Noah teaches Voir Dire to new lawyers in the criminal defense bar through his membership in the Metropolitan Public Defender Trial Skills Faculty and at the OCDLA New Lawyers Conference. Noah has been a featured speaker at the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual and Winter Conferences and the New Lawyers Annual Seminar. Noah also teaches high school students about consent and sex crimes for the Classroom Law Project.. Noah grew up in Massachusetts. He earned a BS in Biology and Environmental Studies from Tufts University where he was a member of the Men's Swimming team and a Captain and Most Valuable Player of the Water Polo team. After college, Noah earned a Master of Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health while simultaneuously working at a pulmonary immunology research lab. Noah moved to Oregon in 2004 to attend Lewis and Clark Law School where he was an editor at the Lewis and Clark Law review and earned an Enviromental and Natural Resources Law Certificate.. During Law School, Noah worked as a law clerk at the Department of Justice Trial Division in Salem and as a Law Clerk for the Federal Public Defender. After graduation, Noah worked as a Staff Attorney at Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. and handled hundreds of cases including felonies, misdemeanors, civil commitments, probation violations and restraining orders. Noah's current practice is a mix of criminal defense and civil rights litigation in Oregon's state and federal courts.

Nicole Lemieux assists clients in a range of personal injury matters and advocates for survivors who have suffered due to institutional abuse or neglect. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Willamette University College of Law and attended Oregon State University for her Bachelor of Science degree.. Ms. Lemieux comes from a background of victim advocacy. She draws on her experience to continue demanding accountability from major institutions, like the Oregon Department of Human Services and Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities, for allowing systematic abuse to occur. She fully believes each case brought to light helps push for changes at these institutions to prevent similar abuse from happening again. This belief translates to a zealous advocacy and putting her client in the center of her focus when creating a litigation strategy.. Outside of work, Ms. Lemieux enjoys volunteering and is currently the Director of the Salem Imprint Program and a board member for Distinguished Young Women of Oregon. Ms. Lemieux enjoys getting to explore her home state through running and game nights with her friends and family.

Nick is a leading Portland, Oregon-based attorney advising small and
medium size businesses on developing corporate strategy, identifying
opportunities for greater operational efficiencies, financial markets,
debt restructuring, sustainability and green law, environmental/tax
credits, real estate acquisition, development & construction and
commercial litigation. Prior to co-founding Slinde Nelson with partner Phil Nelson, Nick
worked at Grenley Rotenberg Bragg Evans & Bodie PC, and Landye
Bennett Blumstein LLP, where he honed his litigation skills and gained
substantial knowledge about the ins-and-outs of construction defect and
real estate issues, of both the transactional and litigation varieties. As General Counsel and Vice President of Land Acquisitions &
Development for a large real estate development company in Portland,
Oregon, Nick helped identify acquisition targets, secure financing, and
advance projects through the land use process while overseeing
construction. Nick was co-founder and CEO of Carbon Trader LLC. The experience with
Carbon Trader expanded his sustainability and green law practice,
assisting businesses in identifying revenue streams in the green
economy and practicing socially responsible corporate behavior. In this
capacity, Nick has also gained extensive experience in environmental
tax credits, carbon credits, credit monetization and overall profit
maximization

Nicholas is an experienced litigator, well established in the Portland legal community. His litigation practice focuses on business, real estate, and contractual disputes. He has extensive experience defending closely-held businesses and individuals in some of the most difficult issues they have ever faced. For the past thirteen years, he has distinguished himself as a client-oriented lawyer who focuses on solving problems whether by litigation, negotiation, or a combination of the two. Nicholas is a fierce trial advocate, a creative negotiator, and an empathetic source of strength for his clients. When clients hire Nicholas they get his undivided attention, as he diligently seeks to understand, advise, and solve his client's issues. For this, Nicholas has been recognized as a Rising Star in the Portland legal community by Oregon Super Lawyers for the past several years. Outside of the courtroom, Nicholas is a husband, father, and lover of the Pacific Northwest.

Neal O. Alnajran is an intellectual property attorney dedicated to helping businesses protect and maximize the value of their innovations. With a deep understanding of patent, trademark, and copyright law, he provides strategic counsel to inventors, startups, and established companies seeking to secure and enforce their IP rights.. Neal has extensive experience in patent prosecution, including drafting and prosecuting utility and design patents across various industries. He has successfully navigated clients through the complexities of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, ensuring strong and enforceable protections. His practice spans technologies such as mechanical devices, consumer products, industrial tools, and software-related innovations.. Neal also offers trademark and branding services, from securing federal trademark registrations to advising on brand enforcement and infringement matters. He helps businesses develop strong intellectual property portfolios that align with their long-term business goals. He also provides strategic guidance on copyright protection, licensing, and IP transactions, helping clients commercialize their innovations while minimizing legal risks.. Neal’s approach to IP law is both strategic and practical. He understands that every client has unique goals, whether they are a startup looking to establish a competitive edge or an established business seeking to maintain market leadership. His ability to tailor IP strategies to fit each client’s specific needs sets him apart.. Neal stays engaged in the IP community and keeps up with evolving trends. He is committed to providing clear, effective guidance that empowers clients to make informed decisions about their intellectual property assets.. Based in Portland, Oregon, Neal serves clients locally and nationally. Whether you need to secure a patent, protect your brand, or navigate an IP dispute, Neal is ready to provide knowledgeable and results-driven legal counsel.

Navigating through legal issues can be frustrating and difficult. Any legal situation can have far reaching impacts on a person’s life. I work hard to help clients understand the legal options available to them and obtain positive results.

My practice is divided between the representation of government contractors and the representation of employers in labor and employment matters.. [a] Representation of government contractors - As a condition of contracting with the government, companies are subject to a variety of legal obligations.  In particular, federal contractors and subcontractors are subject to regulations enforced by the OFCCP (the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).  The OFCCP has responsibility for enforcing the non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations that apply to federal contractors and subcontractors.  My practice in this specialized are includes:. [b] Representation of employers in labor and employment matters - As labor and employment counsel, I both advise employers on employment law matters and defend employers in employment litigation.  My advice work covers the full field of employment law issues, including but not limited to:. My litigation defense work has resulted in numerous summary judgment and appellate victories.

My practice focuses on resolving business disputes in and out of court. I represent individuals and companies on a variety of claims, including contract disputes, business owner disputes, and business torts. I have helped Tonkon clients win on motions to dismiss, on summary judgment, and at trial, in addition to negotiating numerous favorable settlements. Representative matters include the following:. I was honored to be named an Oregon "Rising Star" in business litigation by Super Lawyers in 2016.  In addition to my litigation work, I represent investors and other individuals and companies doing business in the cannabis industry, and advise clients on Oregon's cannabis laws and regulations. I am co-chair of Tonkon Torp's cannabis industry practice group.

My view of legal representation is that it is far more than merely appearing and advocating for a client in the courtroom. I believe an attorney-client relationship must also be personal. It's vital you are comfortable with your attorney and can communicate openly with your attorney. Without a comfortable/open relationship, true, effective, representation cannot be accomplished. It is my goal, and mission, to be sure that, at the end of the case, my clients always can say, "he fought for me. He treated me with respect. He did everything he said he would." The practice of law is far more than a business, or a practice, the practice of law must be personal and good attorney-client relationships are absolutely necessary.

My upbringing in Oregon and an abiding connection to the land drew me to conservation and natural resources issues. Protection of the environment, landscapes, and wildlife, and providing outdoor recreational opportunities has always been a passion of mine. My first notable conservation act was when my sister and I persuaded our parents to forgo cutting a big Doug-fir in our yard that was in the path of a proposed driveway extension. This same passion caused me to change course from a promising career in criminal law to land conservation acquisition in 2001. Parlaying my 20 plus year experience as a trial attorney, water trust executive director, and land conservation acquisition agent, my law practice focusess on land conservation, real estate, and land use matters.  I represent individuals and entitites across Oregon with matters such as acquisitions, conservation easements, land-use actions, wetland mitigation banking, and general counsel legal advice.

My trial practice focuses on defending employers and medical professionals in state and federal courts in both Oregon and Washington. I have represented employers in all types of employment discrimination claims brought in federal and state court. I am our firm's senior employment defense trial attorney.  In addition to defending private employers, I have extensive experience defending municipalities against all types of tort claims, including Section 1983 claims, First Amendment claims, and public accommodation claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act. My medical negligence practice focuses primarily on defending medical professionals involved in pharmaceutical or medical device litigation. I am a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and an Associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. For the past three years, I have been named one of the “Top 25" Women Lawyers in Oregon by Oregon Super Lawyers magazine. I am listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Defense, Legal Malpractice Defense and Professional Malpractice Defense.

My trial law practice emphasizes general insurance defense, medical malpractice defense and long-term care defense. In addition to handling several trials per year in most years, I have significant experience handling arbitrations and mediations.  Clients I have helped include insurance companies such as AIG, CNA, DBIC, and Safeco.

My practice serves the needs of businesses and individuals with a focus on business law and real estate.

My practice is focused on protecting and advancing the economic rights of the people who work, bank, buy homes and borrow money in Oregon. I have represented consumers in a broad range of financial services cases, but I specialize in representing borrowers in foreclosure cases and other disputes with mortgage lenders.

My practice is focused on estate planning, which includes wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, guardianships, and conservatorships.

My practice includes litigation, arbitration, conflict resolution, and appeals, with an emphasis on environmental, commercial, First Amendment, media, land use, construction, securities, real estate, and professional liability litigation.