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David specializes in complex business and commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His practice is broad-based, and includes multiparty, multi-forum litigation that often involves a multiplicity of individual actions arising out of the same conduct. He has handled cases involving construction defect, business torts, products liability, premise liability, professional negligence, environmental, employment, franchise, officer and director liability, bodily injury, securities, real estate and government contracting. He advises businesses and individuals on internal corporate investigations, contracts, employment, insurance coverage, risk assessment and alternative dispute resolution. He has represented client interests before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forestry Service, Oregon Racing Commission, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and numerous other federal, state, and regional agencies and courts. As managing partner of WLG, David supervises and directs eight attorneys providing legal services throughout four western states.. In addition to private practice, David served for nine years (2005-2014) by appointment of the Governor as the State Judge Advocate, Oregon National Guard; where he held the rank of Colonel. As the State Judge Advocate for the State of Oregon, he was responsible for the supervision and administration of administrative board procedures, briefing of investigating officers, legal assistance, military justice claims, litigation and other legal duties as required. David provided legal services in support of the Adjutant General and staff elements, as well as oversight of legal services provided to subordinate brigade commands. He also acted as the Staff Judge Advocate for consolidated legal staff for the Army and Air guard judge advocates. David was responsible for the development and training of subordinate officers and staff to insure legal and soldier competency and core values.. Prior to entering private practice, David served on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Army. His assignments included: Chief, Justice Division, Military District of Washington, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. and as Senior Defense Counsel, Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, California and National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. While stationed in Washington, D.C., David was appointed as a Special Assistant to the United States Attorney for the office of the United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, lexandria, Virginia.. David is a frequent speaker and has lectured on various legal issues before organizations to include the Federal Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, the American Psychiatric Association, Council on Litigation Management and is an accredited Continuing Education Instructor in California, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. David has also served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies.. David is admitted to practice law in the States of Oregon, Utah and Washington. He is a memberof the Oregon State Bar Association, Multnomah County Bar Association, Central Utah Bar Association, Salt Lake County Bar Association, Park City Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar (inactive) Iowa State Bar (inactive) and is a member of the Federal Bar Association (Oregon &Utah Chapters), American Bar Association, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC) and the Defense Research Institute (DRI). He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Federal Claims, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, U.S. District Court of Utah, District of Utah, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and Army Court of Criminal Appeals.

David Marchese founded  Marchese Injury Law, P.A. on the premise that injured clients need a skilled, dedicated attorney and an empowering, supportive legal team on their side. His clients do not become "victims.” Instead, they receive the help they need to win the compensation and respect they deserve.. Attorney Marchese initially practiced law as an Assistant Attorney General, before starting the firm in 1991. He believes that clients must be heard and understood, as the first step in leading them successfully through the legal and insurance system.. The firm provides legal representation for individuals who have been harmed through the intentional or negligent acts of others. Practice areas include vehicle-related accidents, slip-and-falls, dog bites, professional malpractice, product liability claims, wrongful death cases, worker’s compensation, Social Security Disability and other personal-injury areas of the law.. Using a savvy and disciplined approach, Marchese Injury Law, P.A. identifies the unique strategies that work for each client. With persistent and strong advocacy, in addition to smart application of the law, clients get advice to help them heal, as well as to regain control over their lives. The law firm currently resides in southern Maine.

David is a partner at Dunn Carney whose practice focuses on real estate and corporate law. He leads the firm's Real Estate and Land Use team and is an active member of the Corporate Counsel, Hospitality, Intellectual Property, and Condominium and Planned Community teams.  He has extensive experience in commercial property acquisitions and dispositions as well as commercial leasing and lease enforcement.  He also works with real property owners to form new construction condominiums, conversion condominiums and planned unit developments. He has particular expertise in the hospitality industry working with restaurant and bar owners.   In 2007, David's peers recognized him as an Oregon Super Lawyer in Real Estate.. In addition to his real estate work, David advises clients regarding entity selection and formation, including the representation of closely held business and emerging growth companies receiving venture capital investment.  He also works with clients on licensing, Federal and State trademark registration and domain name disputes.. David is also active in the community serving as a board member for Community Warehouse, Inc. and is active in several real estate organizations in Portland.

David is a noted insurance coverage expert and has been quoted in dozens of media stories on insurance and legal issues in a variety of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the New Orleans Times-Picayune and many more.  He also writes the Insurance Coverage Blog, a popular and influential blog on insurance coverage matters and industry developments, at .. David's insurance practice includes a broad range of issues: environmental property damage, errors and omissions and professional liability coverage, directors and officers liability, sex abuse coverage, construction defect, business interruption insurance, general commercial liability, first-party commercial property disputes, homeowners and auto, managed care, employer liability and others.. Besides insurance recovery and coverage, David's practice includes extensive litigation of trademark, copyright and patent infringement, unfair competition, trade secrets, and other intellectual property cases, including related matters such as non-compete and confidentiality agreements.  David also has extensive experience in environmental contamination litigation and advice, including litigation under CERCLA and state environmental laws. He has an outstanding record of achieving successful results for his clients.. Besides his blogging, David writes frequently for publications such as the Appleman 2d treatise, New Appleman on Insurance: Critical Issues; New Appleman Insurance Law Practice Guide, Bloomberg Law Reports: Insurance and others. He is also frequently asked to speak about insurance issues across the country.

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.

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 Hennessey is licensed in Oregon and represents clients in personal injury, motor vehicle accident, and medical malpractice cases. Ms. Hennessey believes in a client-centered legal approach and takes into account each client's goals and individual circumstances before creating a litigation strategy.. Warren Allen, LLP

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.

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.

Cooper is an attorney who takes a passionate and mindful approach to advising her clients. She is thorough and responsive. Her unquenchable spirit, “No mountain is too high” philosophy, and honest work ethic is a powerful combination. At the end of the day, Cooper takes pride in knowing that she is invested in her clients and in ensuring that her clients can live out their dreams, crush their goals, and build solid foundations for success.. Cooper grounds her legal practice in Small Business and Nonprofit Law. Whether it be choosing the right entity for your business, negotiating or drafting a tailored contract to protect your interests, trademarking your brand, or establishing a tax-exempt organization to help make the world a better place, she's your gal. Cooper is licensed in Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington.. When she is not practicing law, Cooper most enjoys indulging in Portland food trucks, sipping Oregon Pinot Noir, hiking everywhere (but especially around Mt. Hood), and taking nature and wildlife photographs.

Collin is an attorney/owner of the law firm McKean Smith in Portland, Oregon. Mr. McKean recognizes that your legal issues can feel overwhelming.  Litigants often find themselves in polarizing situations, where common ground seems out of reach.  Beginning with his initial get-acquainted meeting, Collin works with clients to identify their objectives, and regularly seeks creative resolutions to whatever challenge might arise.

Claudia Cullison went to Prarie State College and earned an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Nursing, went on to Oregon State University and earned her Bachelor of Science, and finished her schooling by earning her Juris Doctor from Northwest School of Law. With over 23 years of law experience and having a nursing degree, as well as, Claudia brings a unique combination of caring, nurturing and no-nonsense to her Bankruptcy Practice.  She explains that she feels like being a bankruptcy attorney is so close to nursing due to the fact that she is helping families recover from financial ailments by bringing a healthier future to hardworking families and individuals.. Claudia has a heart for Animals as well.  She has her own kennel and is a breeder of Silken Windhounds and Borzoi, she loves her dogs, they ARE her children.. See her website to learn more about her kennel.  .  She has even fought for the rights of Animals in courts.. Claudia cares for her clients, fighting for their rights and their financial future.  You won’t regret hiring Claudia to represent you during your Bankruptcy.

Claude Bosworth is an AV-rated attorney whose practice emphasizes construction law, insurance coverage, and toxic tort litigation. He has represented local, national, and multi-national companies in small and large cases alike, having successfully defended hundreds of cases, including multi-million-dollar casualty and property damage cases.. Claude has a wide variety of trial, arbitration, and mediation experience and has successfully argued in front of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals in Louisiana, Washington, and Oregon, and numerous state and federal courts. He also has tried multiple cases to verdict.. In serving as national and local counsel for several clients in toxic tort litigation, Claude has overseen discovery, motions practice, expert witness development, settlement strategies, and trial preparation. He has represented numerous insurance companies in coverage litigation, and has defended and managed construction defect cases for both general contractors and subcontractors.. Super Lawyers included Claude in its 2019 list of the top attorneys in Oregon, recognizing him in the construction litigation category.. Claude graduated with honors from Tulane University School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal.

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.

Christopher is an experienced attorney who dedicates his practice on representing both individuals and businesses, as debtors or creditors, when addressing financial difficulties. He is skilled in navigating legal solutions such as work-out agreements or bankruptcy, ranging from straightforward Chapter 7 liquidation cases to complex Chapter 11 reorganizations. He has provided representation for individuals, family enterprises, agricultural entities (including farmers, ranchers, and fishers), as well as larger businesses.. After growing up on U.S. Air Force bases across the country and attending college in South Carolina, Christopher moved to Portland in 2004.

Chris represents injured workers in all aspects of Oregon Workers’ Compensation claims. Because of the nature and complexity of this area of law, she limits her practice to only workers’ compensation to increase her mastery of this highly regulated and increasingly complicated system. While all attorneys specializing in Workers’ Compensation on behalf of injured workers must have a high volume of clients to be sustainable, her practice model is to maximize value in claims, employ staff to ensure our clients’ needs are met, and have a case load that allows for the highest quality representation.. Chris grew up in Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1985. She has worked in a variety of jobs including waitress, hummingbird-feeder assembler(!), and grocery clerk. In 1992, Chris graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she helped found the Oregon Law Students’ Public Interest Fund, was a member of the Law Review, and earned the American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Practice. Before joining the firm in 2008, she was a staff attorney for the Workers’ Compensation Board for two years.. She chose to work at Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost, because of its tradition of excellent legal work and community activism. Here she has been able to bring her strong commitment to the rights of working people and her passion for justice together to represent injured workers in Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation system.. Chris is a strong advocate and fighter for her clients but also strives to make the system fairer for all injured workers. She is active with OTLA’s Workers’ Compensation policy group, an executive committee member of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Oregon State Bar, and a Board member of NW Workers Justice Project. Chris is honored to have received the 2014 Doug Swanson Outstanding Workers’ Compensation Attorney Award from the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.

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.

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.

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