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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:

Brian Chenoweth is founder of Chenoweth Law Group, PC where he represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.. His practice emphasizes environmental, real estate, land use, business, construction, injury, insurance and administrative law.  With over eighteen years of experience, Brian is recognized for his litigation work with plaintiffs and defendants alike throughout Oregon and Washington.. Brian's environmental clients include property owners and businesses facing regulatory compliance and cleanup costs for all types of contamination. His specific experience includes cases involving gas stations, oil bulk facilities, dry cleaners, chrome plating facilities, auto wrecking facilities, ship repair yards, underground storage tanks, landfills, gas pipelines, PCB contamination, and wood treatment facilities. In addition, Brian represents clients in matters regarding environmental consultant and contractor negligence, water quality, endangered species, and bodily injury and property damage related to chemicals, lead, asbestos, and mold.. During his career Brian has negotiated complex settlements with state and federal agencies, advised clients on their legal responsibilities, and pursued recovery of cleanup costs from other responsible parties. Brian has also defended businesses and individuals regarding environmental claims. He also represents neighboring property owners who are impacted by pollution.. In addition to his litigation practice, Brian advises clients in business and real estate transactions with respect to environmental liability and regulatory compliance. Other work includes brownfield redevelopment and agency enforcement matters.. Brian’s environmental practice brings him face to face with government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Washington Department of Ecology.. Brian also represents clients regarding real estate transactions and disputes, land use law, business formations, sales, and purchases, insurance disputes, disputes with administrative agencies, and construction law.. Representative clients include food processing companies, outdoor advertising companies, real estate brokerages, insurance agencies, construction companies, small and medium size business of all types, attorneys seeking to co counsel on complex cases, municipal housing authorities, insurance companies, personal representatives and trustees, trucking companies, environmental consultants and and clean up contractors, testing laboratories, private universities, and individuals.. Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, Brian received his law degree (cum laude) from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1994, and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1989.. Brian speaks to industry professionals, governmental agency staff, and other lawyers on environmental, insurance, real estate, and land use.. Away from the office, Brian enjoys writing and playing music (in the firm's band--the Everyday Heroes), boating (on the firm's boat--"Short Sale"), hiking, traveling, and spending time with his children.

Blair is a member of Dunn Carney’s litigation, insurance defense, and construction teams. She focuses her practice primarily on construction defect, insurance coverage, personal injury, and commercial litigation, including products liability, contract disputes, and collections. Blair has extensive experience defending builders, developers, and design professionals in construction defect matters. Growing up in a household heavily involved in the construction industry, Blair was frequently surrounded by builders and contractors, giving her a deep appreciation of the unique issues facing the industry.  She takes the time to get to know each of her clients and their business so she can provide the most practical, cost efficient solution to their dispute. Blair has negotiated numerous positive settlements for clients at mediation, obtaining the most favorable results possible while at the same time helping clients avoid costly, protracted litigation.. Blair spends her free time playing kickball and softball, bowling, golfing, exploring Portland’s restaurant scene, spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs, and passionately rooting for the Iowa Hawkeyes (Go Hawks!) and Chicago Bears (Bear down!). She also helps manage the firm softball team and runs Dunn Carney’s annual Multnomah CourtCare campaign.

Being injured as a result of another's negligence is often a devastating experience.  If this happens to you or a loved one, you need help from someone who understands the insurance claims and legal system.. I have been representing individuals and families in injury and wrongful death cases for over 30 years.  I have extensive experience in medical negligence, bicycle, pedestrian, truck and car collisions, workplace and construction accidents and premises liability actions.  Together with our experienced and professional staff, I provide the highest level of representation by conducting a complete investigation, preserving and developing compelling evidence and obtaining detailed medical information to prove the injuries and damages suffered.  My trial results are solid--a product of this pretrial work and focussed, dynamic and compelling trial presentations and arguments.. Claims and litigation are confusing and stressful for most people. I provide my clients with a full understanding of the process and how they fit into it, always accessible and willing to answer their questions and addressing their concerns.

24 years of litigation experience.. Licensed in Oregon and Washington. I represent commercial and individual defendants in:-- Personal injury suits, including catastrophic loss;-- Product defect cases;-- Automobile coverage claims (Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist)-- Industrial construction defect suits;-- Employment litigation; and-- Landlord/tenant disputes;. Captain in the US Navy Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps, currently serving as an Environmental Litigation and International Law Attorney at the Pentagon.