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Wendy Kent was raised on a dairy farm in northern New York near the Adirondack Mountains. On this true working family farm, Wendy learned at a young age how to operate anything with an engine, such as a tractor, crawler, snowmobile, or her favorite – a motorcycle. Because nobody told her that she couldn’t do something, Wendy figured she could do anything. That included pursuing her ambition of being a lawyer. At the age of 17, Wendy drove across the country to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. She then proceeded farther west to attend law school in Oregon.Wendy has been a civil defense litigator – living her dream – for more than 25 years. She takes great pleasure in getting to know her clients and tenaciously defending their interests. Wendy’s philosophy on life is that everyone has something unique to bring to the table. She has two wonderful sons who share her zest for life. She enjoys gardening and Bikram yoga, but mostly riding her Triumph motorcycles.After more than two decades of honing her craft as a civil litigator defending claims in the Pacific Northwest, Wendy Kent joined Bodyfelt Mount as a partner in 2015. Her trial practice emphasizes employment, professional malpractice, and personal injury defense.Wendy has successfully defended claims alleging employment discrimination, wrongful termination, professional malpractice, construction site injuries, premises liability, and product liability. She also has defended numerous personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of automobile and trucking accidents. For nine years, Wendy served as lead trial attorney and managing attorney for Zurich North America Insurance Company in Portland, Oregon.Admitted to Practice:- Oregon, 1988- Washington, 1992- Utah, 2014- U.S District Courts of Oregon and UtahEducation:- J.D., Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, 1987- B.A., environmental conservation, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1984Professional and Community Activities:Wendy is a member of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, the Transportation Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute. She also participated in NITA – the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. In law school, Wendy served as an associate editor of Environmental Law, the nation’s oldest and predominant law review dedicated solely to environmental issues.Passionate about helping young people, Wendy volunteers as a High School Mock Trial Competition judge and coach. She is a past board member of The Portland Kitchen, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive culinary after-school program for high school youth.. About Bodyfelt Mount. Bodyfelt Mount LLP is a Portland, Oregon-based civil litigation firm founded in 1978. The firm’s trial lawyers represent businesses and individuals in litigation involving insurance coverage, professional malpractice, product liability, drug and medical device claims, environmental coverage and defense, employment law, construction defects, trucking and transportation, ERISA, and complex commercial disputes. To learn more, visit .

Victoria’s litigation experience has steadily grown into a practice almost entirely focused on fiduciary litigation for individual trustees, corporate trustees, beneficiaries, and personal representatives, including trust and estate litigation, will contests, trust disputes, undue influence, capacity cases, claims of fiduciary breach, financial elder abuse cases, petitioning for court instructions, and contested guardianship and conservatorship cases.. Victoria has been writing for and lecturing at national and state legal seminars pertaining to trusts and estates since 2001; is engaged in state and national lobbying for updating laws for fiduciaries; and she is a frequent law blogger for Samuels Yoelin Kantor’s successful .  She is an Oregon Super Lawyers for Trust and Estate Litigation, an award only available to 5% of Oregon attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, a Commissioner to the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, and a 2105 Portland Business Journal “Woman of Influence.”

Tim Hering is a member of Dunn Carney’s Real Estate and Construction Law teams. He handles a wide array of real estate matters ranging from adverse possession claims, escrow disputes and CC&R enforcement to complex, multi-million dollar contract actions. Tim regularly advises owners, property managers and landlords regarding leasing issues, particularly lease enforcement, and he has extensive experience with commercial, residential and post-foreclosure evictions. Tim also handles business and commercial litigation and practices in the area of creditor’s rights, assisting clients with debt collection, obtaining and enforcing judgments, perfecting and foreclosing liens, and resolving post-foreclosure disputes. In 2011, Tim was selected for inclusion in Rising Stars in Real Estate Law by Oregon Super Lawyers.. Tim is a part-time bike commuter and when not working he prefers to spend his time outdoors with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys traveling and has been to forty-nine states (plus Guam and Puerto Rico) but, sadly, never to Rhode Island.

Susan currently serves as Chair of the firm's Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group, which was named a 2016 Tier One Law Firm by "Best Law Firms" U.S. News & World Report & Best Lawyers®. She has been individually named to Oregon's Top 50 Super Lawyers and Oregon's Top 25 Women Super Lawyers Lists. She has also been selected for inclusion by Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law. Susan has devoted substantial time to professional and pro bono organizations throughout her career, including serving as Chair and a member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section, and as a Board Member and Officer of the Northwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. She is a regular speaker and moderator at continuing legal education programs, and volunteers her legal services to the Oregon Legal Aid Bankruptcy Clinic. Susan has also volunteered as an Attorney-Coach for Jesuit High School's Mock Trial Program, including the team that won the Oregon State championship in 2012.

Steve English is the Director of the firm's Litigation has over 33 years of trial experience in state and federal courts inthe Northwest. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict. His experienceincludes business disputes, commercial torts, trade secrets,securities, breach of contract, directors and officers liability, andproduct liability claims. He has served as national, regional andOregon counsel for international businesses and manufacturers.. Steve acted as lead plaintiff's counsel in the largest Taft-Hartleyinvestment manager fraud case in U.S. history, representing ERISA plansin pursuit of those responsible for the losses, resulting in a record80 percent recovery of over a third of a billion dollars in losses. Herecently successfully defended a client in a four-week jury trialbrought under Oregon's Trade Secret Act, against claims of over $175million.. Steve has successfully defended multi-million dollar environmentalcleanup litigation involving Superfund and commercial sites around theNorthwest. Steve also handles sensitive, high-risk matters forcorporate clients, both large and small.. Chambers USA, Americas Leading Lawyers for Business, statedthat Steve "has a reputation as one of the state's toplitigators…exceptional frontman for the firm." His clients told thepublication that he "is an experienced and consistent lawyer who isimpressive in front of a jury and has superb judgment." Chambers USA ranked Steve in Band 1 and also reported that clients said, "there's no better trial lawyer in the state." Best Lawyers in America listedSteve in several categories, including as one of the four top lawyersin the State for "Bet the Company Litigation" and in "CommercialLitigation." He was ranked in the top 10 lawyers by Oregon Super Lawyers in the category of Business Litigation attorneys.. Since 1999, Steve has served as a non-executive member of the Boardof Directors of Dr. Marten's Airwair USA, and also served its Britishparent company as a Member of the Board of Directors from 1999 through2003, while the company successfully transitioned its manufacturingfrom the United Kingdom to Asia.

Stephanie is a partner in Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department. She represents entities and individuals in a range of complex litigation matters, including product liability defense, intellectual property disputes, and contract and ownership disputes. She has extensive experience guiding clients through cases in state and federal courts, arbitration and mediation, and administrative forums. Stephanie brings an intense curiosity to her practice, working closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and craft strategies advancing their priorities.

Scott Mullins handles litigation in the areas of securities, FINRA arbitration, investment advisers, regulatory compliance, professional licensing, health insurance, and shareholder disputes. He also routinely defends individuals and companies in Government investigations and prosecutions involving these practice areas.. Prior to joining McGaughey Erickson, Scott was Senior Counsel at a commercial litigation firm, and before that, he worked as a securities regulator in Oregon, where he investigated dozens of registered investment advisers involving the sale of private placements, income assignments, notes, investment contracts, and structured settlements. Scott was also cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office - Oregon to prosecute investment fraud. Previously, he was a Senior Prosecutor in the New Mexico Securities Division, and before that an Assistant Public Defender.. Scott began his career with a nationally recognized white collar criminal defense firm in Houston, Texas, focusing mostly on defending complex federal criminal cases. Given this background, Scott was a regional co-chair of the American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Section.

Ryan is a litigation attorney who represents individuals and companies of all sizes. Ryan's experience includes handling numerous cases in both federal and state courts involving a broad range of issues including shareholder oppression, trusts and estates, antitrust, securities, breach of fiduciary duties, ERISA, and contract law.

Robert Allen has practiced law in Portland since 1965. He specializes in white collar criminal defense; corporate compliance and investigations; business litigation and corporate law, with particular emphasis on business proprietary rights, unfair competition, and shareholder disputes. He has been the Managing Partner of Dunn Carney since 1994.

Renee Stineman is a litigation partner at Dunn Carney whose primary areas of practice include real estate, commercial and employment litigation. She is recognized by her clients as a trusted and practical legal advisor. She often serves in multiple roles as litigator, including zealous advocate and practical problem solver. Her extensive trial experience in both state and federal court is one reason why Renee succeeds in her court appearances and in resolving disputes.  In 2014 Renee was named a top litigator by Chambers and Partners USA.  Renee is also co-leader of the Litigation Practice Section at Dunn Carney.. Before joining Dunn Carney, Renee practiced as a trial attorney and staff legal advisor in the United States Navy, Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During her time in the Navy, Renee routinely served as lead trial attorney in complex and highly visible jury trials. She applies skills acquired during her military experience every day in private practice.

Renee Rothauge is an experienced trial attorney specializing in complex business and intellectual property disputes. In her nearly 25 years of practice, Renee has developed a strong track record of success in the resolution or litigation of more than 200 complex business, technology and intellectual property cases. She has developed unique litigation methods and systems that allow her to calculate a case's probability of success, accurately assess litigation costs and create winning strategies to meet her client's objectives. She is often retained by other attorneys to assist with cases which are extremely complex or hold a high degree of business risk.

Pitzer Law is a litigation boutique located in Portland, Oregon.  Jeff Pitzer has handled complex commercial litigation for 26 years, and has won cases all across the country for businesses large and small, and individuals as well.  Mr. Pitzer was a full equity partner at one of the country's top litigation firms located in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Oregon in 2002 to start his own practice.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

My practice focuses on various types of tort actions, including sexual discrimination and harassment, hostile work environment, ADA, and various complex employment law matters. I also handle municipal defense matters for various municipalities in the State of Oregon. I am a member of the employment law and litigation sections of the Oregon State Bar, and have served as chairperson of the Lane County Women’s Bar Association.

My practice focuses on helping clients in Oregon and Washington through Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy as well as civil litigation, such as personal injury, defective products, toxic torts, motor vehicle accidents and slips and falls.  I also assist businesses with Washington workers compensation defense, creditors rights and debt collection, and general liability insurance defense.

My practice focuses on civil litigation, business start-up and organization, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant issues, estate planning, and probate.  I advise individuals, businesses, and other organizations on a range of legal matters.  I also handle litigation matters, including commercial disputes, personal injury cases, and insurance claims.  My background in land development and professional services marketing helps me to understand that my clients need advice that will help them identify risks and make informed decisions.  I also know that clients expect and deserve the utmost professionalism from an attorney, and I strive always to be a responsive and courteous advocate in all of my dealings on behalf of my clients.. My wife and I moved to Portland in 2008 from Denver, Colorado.  As much as we enjoyed Colorado, we are so happy to be working and living here in the great state of Oregon.  I love practicing law here, and nothing is more satisfying that achieving the best possible results for my clients.  When we're not working, my wife and I spend most of our free time chasing after our twin toddlers as they explore and learn about the many natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.

My practice focuses on civil litigation in both Oregon and Washington. I enjoy helping clients navigate the legal system and fight for their best outcomes. I know the legal process and court can be a scary situation, so I think consistent communication and taking the time to break down legal concepts into everyday language is essential in a successful attorney-client relationship.

My passion for the law is born of my firm belief that everyone, small or disadvantaged, deserves access to justice. I spent nearly 20 years as a firefighter and paramedic in the CIty of Portland, I was born and raised in Oregon, and Oregon is my home. I'm familiar with the changes to our City and the impact that has made on individuals. I'm also a student of tough-nosed litigators who aren't afraid to step into the fight and won't stand for you or your loved ones being taken advantage of.. When I'm not working, I'm reading or writing, or spending time along the Deschutes River where my family and I have had a cabin for several decades.

My areas of practice include professional malpractice defense, maritime law, and general litigation. I also assist clients with estate planning, provide legal services for the Senior Law Project, and take civil case assignements from the United States Disctrict Court Pro Bono Panel. Outside of my legal practice, I enjoy spending leisurely evenings around the city with my wife, Suzie, as well as spending time giving back to the community. I love U.S. history, and enjoy volunteering with projects that educate young members of the community about the law and the history of our country. I am a Mock Trial Coach to a wonderful groups of students at Jefferson High School (Go Dems!), and sit on the Board of the Oregon Chapter of the American Constitution Society and the Committee for the St. Andrew Legal Clinic Race for Justice.