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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.

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.

Grant M. Elder is an associate attorney at PLLC. Grant earned his undergraduate degree in 2014 from Louisiana State University. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate degree in 2018 from William University College of Law with a focus in Environmental and Sustainable Natural Resources Law. Grant is a member of the Oregon State Bar and serves on the Executive Committee for the Oregon New Lawyers Division.

From wrongful death and other serious injury cases, to business breakups, employment matters, and regulatory entanglements, David has represented companies and individuals in mission-critical legal disputes at the local, state and national levels. His client list has included some of the finest companies in the world, but he has also represented individuals and families in "David v. Goliath" plaintiff's litigation, all with tremendous success. His experience, creativity and professionalism put David on par with the best attorneys in the region. He has earned an "A/V Preeminent" rating from (both peer and judicial) from Martindale-Hubbel. He has been selected as an Oregon "Super Lawyer" by Law and Politics. He has chaired Oregon Bar Association and Defense Research Institute ("DRI") committees, and was the national Chair of the DRI Young Lawyers Committee.. David most enjoys the challenge of learning difficult or technical concepts from industry leaders and subject matter experts, and then digesting the information and translating it for consumption by judges and juries.

Effective, efficient and responsive representation in all areas of business and contract litigation.  I look for resolution driven by your business needs.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.