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Michael Whipple has been an attorney at Hallett Whipple since 2003. Attorney Whipple focuses on trial work, emphasizing state and federal criminal defense. He is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) and a member of the National College for DUI Defense.. Prior to joining Hallett Whipple, Attorney Whipple was an Assistant District Attorney in Portland, Maine. Attorney Whipple handled all levels of felony and misdemeanor cases as a juvenile and adult prosecutor. He prosecuted many OUI cases and instructed cadets at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on the proper protocols for handling OUI investigations. Attorney Whipple's experience is unparalleled, and he draws on this extensive background in the District Attorney's office each time he defends a client of Hallett Whipple.. A seasoned trial lawyer, Attorney Whipple aggressively pursues each case. He works closely with clients and their loved ones and devotes the time and energy necessary to construct an effective defense. Attorney Whipple has dedicated his practice to representing fellow citizens accused of committing crimes. He is committed to defending and protecting his clients throughout the criminal process.. Attorney Whipple graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.A. degree in Political Science and Philosophy in 1995. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School in 1998. He is admitted to Practice in the Maine Federal and State courts and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Michael Porter is a partner in the employment law and labor relations and education law practice teams at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. Since 2000, Mike has worked with public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, providing strategic advice and counsel to reduce the risk of employment claims and representing employers in court and in front of administrative bodies. Mike's work includes defense of wage-and-hour class actions; trials centering on employment discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims; and litigation of constitutional claims asserted against public entities such as those involving the First Amendment, including speech and religious-freedom cases, and procedural and substantive due process and other constitutional claims. Mike represents employers dealing with traditional labor issues, ranging from negotiating with unions, arbitrating grievances, and representing employers in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act and the Oregon Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Mike’s practice also focuses on serving public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions on issues involving employment, including tenure issues, student rights and discipline, education programs, and federal and state regulatory compliance. Through this work, Mike has tried lawsuits and has addressed issues through the Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") and other regulatory bodies, including extensive negotiations with OCR and the United States Department of Justice to obtain favorable resolution terms for institutions. This education-related work has encompassed litigation and advice and counsel under Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as well as constitutional issues such as public-forum restrictions and equal protection restrictions on consideration of race or other protected status in educational programs. Mike's practice encompasses litigation and providing practical strategies concerning a range of issues concerning civil and contractual rights of faculty, employees, students, and community members. Mike regularly undertakes speaking engagements and provides training to clients and to industry groups. Mike's presentations include employment- and education-related topics for the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys, the Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Oregon School Boards Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

Meryl Hulteng focuses her practice on litigation. In addition to working as a Summer Associate with Lane Powell, Meryl previously researched various aspects of Delaware corporate law, including aiding and abetting liability for breach of fiduciary duties and ambiguities in partnership agreements.

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Melanie Gillette focuses on commercial liability defense.  Before joining Smith Freed Eberhard, Melanie was a litigation attorney at a small civil litigation firm in Seattle, Washington.  There, she worked on both personal liability defense and plaintiff’s personal injury matters during all stages of litigation.. While earning her Juris Doctor at the University of Washington School of Law, Melanie served as a legal extern to the Honorable Ronald B. Leighton of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.  She was also a law clerk in the Civil Litigation Section at the Oregon Department of Justice in Salem, Oregon.  Melanie was a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, as well as served as an Associate Editor-in-Chief for the Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.

Megan McVicar is an associate at Hoevet Olson Howes, PC. Megan began her career as a legal assistant in 2002, working on various criminal matters in state and federal court. She joined our firm as a paralegal in 2005, where she continued to provide litigation support, working extensively on cases involving complex discovery issues and providing trial assistance in both state and federal criminal cases. Realizing her unrelenting devotion to criminal defense, Megan decided to pursue her law degree at Lewis & Clark Law School. While continuing to work as a full-time paralegal at the firm, Megan earned an award for outstanding appellate brief in her first year, was a member and Articles Editor for the Lewis & Clark Law Review, and graduated cum laude.. Megan has experience working on a broad range of criminal matters, including conspiracy, tax crimes, drug offenses, sex offenses, money laundering, bank larceny, and white collar crimes, and her legal research and writing skills have been put to use in numerous criminal cases, trials and appeals.

Meagan began her family law training as an extern at the St. Andrew Legal Clinic.  A past member of the Board of Directors of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Central Oregon, Meagan's practice focuses on family law and litigation matters. She offers deep expertise in divorce and legal separation, custody, modifications, enforcement of judgments, dissolutions of domestic partnerships, and paternity issues. Along with her expertise, Meagan brings patient and compassionate counsel to every situation in order to help her clients navigate their family law issues and find the best solution for them.. In her spare time, Meagan enjoys running, yoga, travel, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Mattt has spent most of his life doing his best to help others. As a former police officer and public defense attorney, he was committed to supporting and assisting community members, organizations, and clients. He uses his passion for helping others to guide, educate, and support family law clients. Depending on the circumstances, Matt can be a zealous advocate or a silentwarrior. He knows what it takes to win a case or how to find a reasonable and collaborative resolution. Family law and juvenile law matters are often complicated and overwhelming. Matt is genuine, dedicated, and hard-working and provides personal and customized legal advice to clients based on compassion and respect.Matt has been practicing family law, with an emphasis on juvenile law, since 2008, first in Tennessee and then in Oregon. He was previously a supervising attorney and a special advisor to a deputy commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. In addition to practicing family law, Matt has represented children and parents in child welfare matters and often presents on topics related to child abuse and neglect. When dealing with the Oregon Department of Human Services, many different types of legal issues can arise. There are severe consequences in these cases and Matt has the experience and tenacity to help people navigate the complex nature of these matters.

Matt Wilmot is an intellectual property attorney specializing in trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, trade secret, copyright, domain name issues, and litigation of complex intellectual property matters. His practice focuses on searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, development and maintenance of trademark portfolios, intellectual property licensing and agreements, copyright and trademark counseling, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.  He advises companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction and design, hospitality, entertainment, high-tech, and services industry.  Matt also focuses his practice on general business and commercial litigation.. Matt is a member of the Intellectual Property and Business Litigation sections of the Oregon State Bar.  Outside of the office, Matt enjoys traveling and has traveled to four different continents.  He is an avid runner and outdoorsman, and enjoys reading historical non-fiction.  While in college, he was a three-year letter winner as a member of the football team.

Mary has been a dedicated ally for her family law clients for the past decade because she enjoys helping people with issues that affect their daily lives.  She practices exclusively in the area of family law – having handled countless dissolutions, custody cases, restraining order challenges, and grandparent rights cases.. Mary is also a leader in the Portland family law community.  She is currently serving as the President of the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division.  She has previously served as an Oregon State Bar mentor, volunteered for the Imprint Program and worked as a judge for college mock trial competitions.  Mary also previously served as a member of the Multnomah Bar Foundation CourtCare Committee and the coordinator for the Multnomah County Family Law Group.. Mary graduated from University of Washington in 2004, earned her law degree from Willamette University College of Law and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2007.  Mary began her career on the central Oregon Coast in Newport before relocating to Portland in 2011.  Mary has been mentored by very highly respected family law attorneys in Portland.. In her spare time, Mary is actively involved with the Junior League of Portland and enjoys spending time volunteering at local non-profit organizations.  She also enjoys reading, cooking, and cheering on her University of Washington Husky football team.  Mary is also mom to a young son, who keeps her very busy and grounded in the true purpose behind her work.

Mark Trinchero focuses on telecommunications, representing clients before state and local regulatory agencies and legislative bodies in various states, and before the FCC. His clients include traditional wireless and wireline carriers, providers of wireless and fiber-based broadband service, and cable telephony companies. Mark conducts administrative litigation, including rulemakings, investigations, complaints, compliance filings and enforcement proceedings. He also lobbies on behalf of client interests before the Oregon state Legislature.

Mark is a founding member of Rioux, Donahue, Chmelecki & Peltier (RDCP), LLC. His practice focuses on the areas of Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, Protection from Abuse and Harassment, and Child Protective Law.. Mark has practiced in these areas in the State of Maine since 2010, and has also served as a volunteer attorney for the Innocence Project. Prior to entering the field of law, Mark worked as a Drug Court Case Manager for Maine Pre-Trial Services, and also served in the U.S. Air Force.. Mark earned his JD from the University of Maine School of Law in May of 2010. While in law school, he was a research editor on the Maine Law Review. In addition, Mark worked as a student attorney in the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland, Maine. Prior to attending law school, Mark earned his BA from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Criminology. Mark enjoys spending time playing baseball, climbing and biking. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Maine and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Marc A. Johnston is a successful trial attorney and owner of the Johnston Law Firm, LLC in Portland, Oregon.  Marc's primary focus is standing up for and protecting the rights of individuals who have been hurt or killed by the negligence of another.  Marc is a lawyer for the people, representing individuals and their families against dangerous drivers, negligent physicians, corporations who endanger consumers, insurance companies that wrongfully deny claims and anyone violating the societal safety rules which protect us all.  Marc's winning trial and arbitration record is a testament to his tenacity, preparation and legal skill, as well as his belief in promoting community safety and positive social change through the legal process.  Marc also represents people whose health, life, disability and property damage claims have been denied by their own insurance company.  Call us for a free consultation at.

Managing Partner of Warren and Sugarman Law Firm (formerly Walker,. Warren and Watkins), Portland, Oregon. Primary practice is personal injury,. real property, corporate, criminal practice in the State of Oregon and federal. work in the US District Court of Oregon and the US District Court of. Western Washington.. General Counsel for a non-profit low-income rental-housing corporation that. is currently doing a multi-million dollar rehabilitation of its real property. portfolio. My responsibilities include legal advisement of corporate. directors and officers, all litigations activities for breach of contract,. creditors issues in Bankruptcy, housing discrimination issues, affordable. housing issues, transactional work regarding purchases or acquisitions of. real property, loan workouts, modifications and extensions.. Prosecuted numnerous civil rights cases.

Lisa Porter grew up in Southern Oregon. She was raised by a mother with diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis. After high school, Lisa became a lead paralegal for eight years for a handicapped attorney. From an early age, Lisa understood the day to day struggles of those with disabilities whether at home or in the work place. Because of this, Lisa developed a strong passion for helping those with disabilities. She went on to graduate from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1995. At the same time, she held a clerkship with former Plaintiff's Firm, Pozzi, Wilson, Atchison where she focused on workers compensation appeals, personal injury, and Social Security Disability. After working as a corporate attorney/account executive managing large class action lawsuits, Lisa began a solo practice. In her practice as Johnston Porter Law Office, Lisa continued to offer legal services in the areas of Workers Compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disability. She also realized many of her clients struggled with financial difficulties and so a portion of her practice was devoted to consumer protection and bankruptcies. In 2011, Lisa began developing her practice more exclusively in the Social Security Disability arena. She joined David Lowry Law Offices' disability practice. In 2011, Lisa partnered with Melissa Kenney to form the law firm, KP Law, LLC, which merged with retiring attorney , David B. Lowry's, law practice. KP Law is a disability benefit rights firm that offers legal services in Social Security Disability, disability rights education, and public policy advocacy on behalf of disabled citizens primarily in the Pacific Northwest. The firm also teams up with other Disability attorneys and law firms in providing hearing level representation as well as appellate research and brief writing in Social Security Disability cases from Appeals Council to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. KP Law is now one of the premier law firms in Social Security Disability in the Northwest.

Lisa Maxfield, a partner at Pacific Northwest Law LLP, represents individuals and businesses facing investigation or already charged with serious crimes. She has done so for nearly three decades. Ms. Maxfield practices in federal and state courts throughout Oregon, and appears regularly before professional licensing boards and regulatory agencies.. For nearly three decades, she has helped hundreds of clients facing criminal charges in Clackamas County, Deschutes County, Washington County, Multnomah County, Jackson County, Columbia County, Clatsop County, Hood River County, Wasco County, Umatilla County, Marion County, Lane County, Linn County, Benton County, Lincoln County, Coos County, Sherman County, Polk County and Yamhill County.. White collar criminal defense, federal crimes, sex crimes, computer crimes, drug crimes, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank/mortgage fraud, tax fraud, environmental investigations and prosecutions, professional licensing matters, criminal appeals.

Lisa Magnacca brings a decade’s worth of experience in real estate development and management to her legal career. Prior to attending to law school, she worked for a prominent real estate management company headquartered in Maine, where her responsibilities included supervising and maintaining regulatory compliance for an extensive portfolio of multifamily affordable housing projects. Her intimate understanding of the day-in, day-out business realities faced by real estate business professionals informs her approach to her legal practice.. Lisa’s practice in the firm’s Business Services Group focuses primarily on corporate and real estate matters. She represents individuals, businesses, and Indian tribes on a variety of corporate and commercial transactions, including business formation, lending transactions, commercial contracts, and business acquisitions and sales.. In her real estate practice, Lisa represents clients, including developers, condominium associations, landlords and municipalities, in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of commercial and residential real estate. She also represents clients in the areas of affordable housing development and management, including compliance and fair housing issues.. While attending Maine Law, Lisa served as a judicial extern with Judge Kermit V. Lipez of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and as an extern with the Appellate Division of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Portland.

Licensed as an attorney in Washington State in 2001 and Oregon In 2007. Practice includes post-conviction and habeas relief, criminal defense, juvenile and family law, post-conviction relief, and representation of people with disabilities. Practice in state and federal courts in the Portland metro area.. Editor and author of two award-winning anthologies about criminal justice policy and practice.  Named a "Leading Edge Litigator" by Washington Law & Politics.

Liani. has a special passion for helping employers navigate the litigation process. Throughout her legal career,. Liani. successfully resolved hundreds of cases and obtained favorable jury verdicts for the State of Oregon. She also has a diverse portfolio of employment defense experience in defending against race, gender, age, and disability discrimination claims, as well as OFLA, FMLA, and whistleblowing and retaliation claims.   Prior to joining the Bullard firm,. Liani. used her substantial experience to develop extensive training methods and materials to assist employers in proactively preventing and documenting employment actions against future litigation. She also specializes in training client personnel on managing the burdensome and expensive electronic discovery process. As a former front line manager herself, Liani has practical experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, responding to grievances, and engaging in progressive discipline. This experience helps her inherently understand the needs of her clients as employers and managers.. Liani. serves in an of counsel capacity to the firm.. Liani. brings a special expertise in representing public clients. She served as General Counsel for the Office of the Governor for four years, providing advice on a wide range of legal issues including employment, public transparency and First Amendment issues, and government ethics, as well as tribal and public safety policy matters. Prior to the Governor's office, she spent almost a decade as an Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Chief Trial Counsel at the Oregon Department of Justice Trial Division where her primary focus was employment litigation defense of public universities and other large state agencies.   Since 2008,Liani has been recognized by business publications, local, state and national bar organizations, and other groups for her commitment to the community and to Oregon's business development and growth.  In 2010, Liani was selected as a recipient of The Portland Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award that annually recognizes the 40 most accomplished, influential, and civic-minded young executives in Portland. In 2011, the Daily Journal of Commerce tagged her as its “Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year” and she was selected as one of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s “Best Lawyers Under 40.”. Outside of the law, Liani devotes significant time to issues involving women and minorities in our community. Liani served eight years as the Co-Chair of the Oregon Minority Lawyers and is former President of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association.  Liani is also dedicated towards issues affecting Korean adoptees, as she was adopted from Korea as an infant. She spent the first twelve years of her life in upstate New York before her parents retired and moved to a small town on the Oregon Coast.

Lexie Zirschky is an associate attorney in Barker Martin’s Portland office. She focuses her practice on the firm’s Collections Services Program, helping condominium and homeowner’s associations to recover unpaid assessments and effectively enforce their governing documents. Prior to joining Barker Martin, Lexie clerked for the Honorable Katherine Weber in Clackamas County Circuit Court, and worked for a number of organizations representing both creditors and debtors in consumer law disputes. In her free time, Lexie enjoys baking, fencing, and volunteering with a number of youth outreach programs.

Law Works is a full service law firm in historical downtown Portland. Lake Perriguey works to bring the best representation to the client.. Lake Perriguey represents clients in a variety of practice areas. Rates vary depending on the case. House calls and alternative meeting environments can also be accommodated when applicable.. Whatever your legal interest, personal or business, Lake Perriguey will work toward offering you the best representation possible within the scope of our practice, or, if necessary, will refer you to an associated specialist to meet your needs.

Laurie enjoys practicing law and takes great pride in being responsive and dependable to her clients.  Laurie's approach to representation is results-oriented with attention to detail.

Laurel joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in 1999 and was elected a shareholder in 2004. Stahancyk Kent & Hook transitioned to SKH Family Law and Estate Planning in 2024 where Laurel remains as a senior litigator. Laurel litigates family law cases throughout the states of Oregon and Washington, successfully representing clients in all matters relating to family law, which can include: divorce, legal separation, domestic partnership, modification of spousal support and child support, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Laurel is most recognized for her complex financial and business interest cases as well as high-conflict, custody parenting time matters and modifications. Laurel also works closely with the estate-planning department to provide comprehensive legal counsel before, during, and after the divorce process.

Laura E. Rackner is a founding partner at Gearing, Rackner & McGrath, LLP and is licensed to practice law in the state of Oregon.. Laura was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1984 and her Bachelor of Science in 1979; both from the University of Oregon. Prior to entering private practice in 1992, Laura served as Deputy District Attorney in the Marion County District Attorney’s Office; as Assistant Attorney General in the Oregon Department of Justice; and on the staff of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of Chief Counsel, and the Drug Enforcement Administration in Washington, D.C. She has since served as Director of the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund.. She practices all areas of family law and collaborative divorce, with special emphasis on complex child custody and parenting time issues. Laura is a frequent lecturer on litigation and settlement issues involving custody and parenting time and is co-author of the Oregon State Bar Family Law chapter on custody and parenting time. Additionally, she regularly provides pro bono services to minor children.. Laura was recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the “Top 25 Women and the Top 50 Oregon Attorneys”. She holds the “AV Preeminent” peer review rating by Martindale Hubbell, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. She has earned additional recognition by Washington Law and Politics magazine as one of Oregon’s “Super Lawyers”.. Laura serves as a member of the Multnomah County, Clackamas County and Washington County Bar Associations; the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners; the Oregon State Bar – Family Law Section; the Portland collaborative Divorce professional group; and the University of Oregon Law School Dean’s Advisory Council. She is also on the Board of the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners and the Board of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Oregon Chapter.

Kristen focuses her practice on complex civil litigation matters in state and federal court, including contract disputes, false advertising and unfair competition cases, partnership disputes, and business torts. She has represented clients from a variety of government agencies and industries, including real estate, entertainment, retail, dairy, and health care, and in all stages of litigation from pleading to trial to appellate matters.. Kristen has also worked extensively on a wide range of pro bono matters.  In one matter, she tried a civil rights and medical malpractice case before a jury in federal court. In another matter, she represented a group of Alaska Native voters in their lawsuit against the state of Alaska for violations of Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act.. While in law school, Kristen served as an intern at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Criminal Division, in Santa Ana, California.. Prior to joining Sussman Shank, Kristen practiced at Bingham McCutchen LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Santa Monica, California. Originally from Oregon, Kristen recently moved back to the Portland area and enjoys spending time with her family.