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Erica focuses her practice on business and real estate transactions, and has a broad range of experience in other areas of law, including land use, civil litigation, and various debtor-creditor issues.. Erica is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington. Erica graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2012, where she served on the Marquette Sports Law Review and received her Sports Law Certificate from the National Sports Law Institute. Prior to law school, Erica attended St. Ambrose University, where she earned a B.A. in Management and Sports Marketing.. In her free time, Erica enjoys cycling, playing soccer, winning at board games, and baking.

Eric Kearney is an attorney whose practice emphasizes guardianships and conservatorships, Medicaid, and Special Needs Planning.. Eric runs his own private law practice, serving the needs of elders and their families from his office in Southeast Portland. Prior to opening his own firm, Eric worked at Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP, one of the largest elder law firms in the state.   He also worked at a Professional Fiduciary firm in Portland, working extensively on Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Estate Administration matters.. Eric has presented on a variety of topics at Continuing Legal Education Seminars, and community events.  Examples of recent presentations are the following: How Public Benefits Could Affect Your Probate Case , Oregon Law Institute CLE: “ABC’s of Decedents’ Estate Administration”; Estate Planning by Protected Persons, Oregon Law Institute CLE: “Estate Planning for Protected Persons and People with Disabilities.”. Raised in San Rafael, California, Eric holds a B.A. in Physical Anthropology from University of California Santa Barbara, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

Eric J. Wieland puts his mastery of tax law and sharp attention to detail to work in the areas of estate planning, business planning, taxation, and trust and estate administration. The belief that no two clients are alike ­ and no set of legal circumstances or objectives are the same ­ is at the heart of his specialized, individual approach.

Eric is a partner at Dunn Carney and heads our Insurance Defense Practice Team. Eric practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, personal injury defense, insurance defense and insurance coverage.  He handles an array of litigated matters including business disputes, contract disputes, construction claims, trespass claims, and a variety of personal injury defense ranging from automobile accidents, products liability, and premises liability.  Eric has published articles involving Oregon’s product liability law and affecting service of process in automobile accident cases.  Eric is a member of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel and is also admitted to practice in the state of Washington.  Prior to law school, Eric worked as a marketing and sales manager for Dahlin Dental Laboratories and Productivity Training Corporation.. Eric has special expertise in defending construction defect and design claims, many relating to moisture penetration and mold.  He has represented architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, including deck water proofers, plumbers, roofers, window installers, framers and siding contractors.  Claims have ranged from a few hundred thousand dollars to over 120 million dollars.  In 2006, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Eric as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

Eric is a native Oregonian. He grew up in Portland where he developed his love for the game of tennis, rising through the ranks to be named as one of the top ten tennis players in the Pacific Northwest. He went on to play Division I tennis at the University of Oregon for four years while earning his bachelor’s degree in history.. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Eric worked for several years as a tennis professional before deciding to attend law school. He graduated from the the University of Oregon School of Law in 2014. Eric has worked with the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, the Oregon Department of Justice, the Reynolds Defense Firm, and now works as a trial attorney at Allstate.. Outside work, Eric still enjoys tennis and loves spending time with his wife and their young children.

Emily Elison graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. During law school, she concentrated on criminal law and successfully earned the Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure. In her first year of law school, Emily was awarded the honor of Best Appellate Brief in a writing competition amongst first-year law students. She took several classes focusing on appellate advocacy and represented the law school in competition as a member of the Appellate Moot Court team. She also served as the Editor in Chief of the Animal Law Review. Emily was selected as a member of Lewis & Clark Law School’s prestigious Cornelius Honor Society on the basis of superior scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the law school community.. While in law school, Emily worked as a law clerk for the Oregon Federal Public Defender’s Office in Portland, where she worked on a variety of federal criminal matters. Emily excelled at trial preparation, motion drafting, and writing appellate briefs.. Emily lives in Portland, Oregon and enjoys playing tennis, reading, and being outdoors.

Elizabeth is Of Counsel with the firm and her practice focuses on commercial litigation, legal malpractice litigation, and employment law.  She also has a background in insurance coverage. Elizabeth joined us from Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, where she practiced as a litigation associate.  Before law school she worked for Travelers Insurance where she managed environmental and other cumulative injury claims in the Denver office.  When Elizabeth is not at work she spends time with her husband, Ethan, and their two children.

Eileen O’ Reilly’s unique background as a claims adjuster before attending law school has made her one Portland’s most sought after personal injury attorneys. Working on litigation cases has given her an inside view of the insurance industry, and she knows how to settle a case. Through careful review and evaluation of medical treatment, reports, and your pain and suffering she can provide an accurate value of your case. This means work is always geared towards an achievable settlement and swift resolution, saving you from the pain of an unnecessarily drawn out case.

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

Education:. Work Background:. Memberships:. Law Practice: Since 1996, Bryan has represented individuals and companies involved in personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, insurance defense, patent infringement, employment, and construction defect disputes.  He has taken hundreds of cases through trial or arbitration and is experienced in discovery, motion practice, and appeals.  Through both jury trials and settlement, he has helped his clients recovery millions of dollars.  He has tried cases throughout Oregon, and has twice argued before the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has also served as an arbitrator in numerous cases involving bodily injury and breach of contract.Personal Background: Bryan was born in Portland in 1967 and attended publics schools in the suburbs.  He attended colleges and graduate schools in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., London, Chicago, New York, and Berkeley.  After graduating from law school, he worked for a large technology law firm for three years, representing clients such as Sun Microsystems and Cadence Designs.  In 1999, he and his wife and three kids returned to Oregon, where Bryan joined the family's law practice.  He is very active in the Lake Oswego community, where he coaches youth sports and advises high school mock trial teams.. Hobbies & Interests:

Education:. Dickinson College, B.A. 2004. University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2008. General information:. Miles joined Epstein & O'Donovan on a full-time basis in the fall of 2016, having practiced in the areas of estate planning and probate and trust administration and elder law at Dow's Law Office, P.A. since 2008.. Miles is very active in local non-profit organizations. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. In addition to serving on this board, Miles has served on the Executive Committee, as Chairman of the Planned Giving Committee and on the Foundation Committee.. Miles was born and raised in Cumberland, Maine, attending Greely High School. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College in 2004, where he played varsity baseball for 4 years. While at the Maine School of Law, he was a regional finalist in the National Trial Competition held at University of North Carolina.. He currently lives in Cumberland, Maine with his wife, two children and two dogs. He coaches varsity baseball at his alma mater, Greely High School, and is an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He is also very active in the Barbershop Harmony Society, singing with the Downeasters men's chorus and his own championship barbershop quartet, Exchange Street.

Dylan is an associate on Jeff Eberhard’s team focusing on automobile liability, catastrophic injury, commercial litigation, dram shop, and premises liability.. Before joining Smith Freed Eberhard, Dylan worked for a solo practitioner in Portland. He assisted with motions practice and litigation preparation, including drafting interrogatories, responses to interrogatories, unfair trade practices complaints, and motions for provisional process.. During law school, Dylan pursued his interest in civil litigation at the Oregon Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. At ODOJ, he was heavily involved with employment and prisoner litigation, including working on a trial team for a multi-million dollar whistleblowing case and successfully defending against a four-figure negligence claim in small claims court. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he managed the Central Violations Bureau misdemeanor docket by negotiating plea agreements, appearing in federal magistrate court, and representing the United States in bench trials. Dylan also assisted appellate, criminal, and civil division Assistant United States Attorneys with procedural issues, Fourth Amendment searches, employment law, environmental regulation, tax law, and ethics matters.

Dustin Till's practice focuses on environmental and land use litigation, and he has specialized experience with natural resource, permitting, and environmental review issues in the Pacific Northwest. Dustin represents clients in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Missouri. He has appeared before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, federal district court, and the Washington State Court of Appeals.

During their time as an attorney, Clark McVey has specialized predominantly in criminal defense, ranging from misdemeanor offenses to major felonies such as property crimes, drug offenses, and person crimes including manslaughter and murder.. Clark received their undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, Missouri. While attending MSU, Clark was chair of the Student Philosophy Organization, as well as presenting at several philosophy conferences, including one at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Clark would then go on to receive their J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri, where they were a Student Bar Association Representative and President of the Association for Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law. Clark also externed with Mid-Missouri Legal Services in their Landlord-Tenant division, representing indigent clients facing eviction or foreclosure.. After law school, Clark went on to work with the Missouri State Public Defender in Jefferson City, Missouri, where they learned in the field what it meant to be a zealous advocate for those facing criminal prosecution. Ever since, Clark has dedicated their professional career to criminal defense and doing whatever they can to get the best possible outcome for their clients, which experience has taught them is best achieved through teamwork and communication.. Clark’s hobbies include table-top roleplaying games, strategy video games, and Lego. They have been playing table-top roleplaying games for 40 years, which has provided them with further experience coordinating with people with diverse interests as well as creative problem solving.

Drew Anderson is a seasoned associate attorney specializing in criminal defense, particularly DUI cases, at the Portland office of Gilroy Napoli Short. Before joining the firm, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for Marion County, Oregon, prosecuting a diverse range of felonies and misdemeanors, including property crimes, drug offenses, and Measure 11 person crimes.. His legal journey began as a Deputy District Attorney in Coos County, a rural Oregon jurisdiction, where he gained extensive trial experience handling various cases. With his wealth of knowledge and unwavering commitment, Drew ensures his clients are well-informed and passionately advocates for their rights throughout the legal process.. Drew earned his undergraduate degree in History and American Studies from the University of Idaho. Prior to pursuing his law degree at Willamette University College of Law, he gained valuable real-world experience working in the Alaskan fishing industry and contributing to construction projects and English education initiatives for a non-profit in Southeast Asia.. When not immersed in his legal practice, Drew cherishes quality time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys outdoor pursuits such as skiing, hunting, fishing, and golf.

Don is a partner at Dunn Carney, and joined the firm in 1986. Don has a diverse litigation practice, including in the areas of insurance coverage, insurance defense, professional liability, estate and trust litigation, and business litigation. Don has successfully tried to verdict numerous cases in the state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington.. Don was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in 2013 - 2019 in the field of Insurance Law. In 2006-2019, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Don as a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage. He is A.V. rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Divorce and/or child custody conflicts with your spouse or partner will be one of the more stressful experiences of your life. As your attorney, I will listen carefully to your concerns, and offer you practical and compassionate advise. I will work diligently to settle your case without subjecting you to needless litigation. However, if litigation becomes necessary, I will be your formidable courtroom advocate and ensure that you will not be bullied or taken advantage of by the other side. My philosophy is always to be honest and direct with my clients regarding the law and their options, and then finda way to achieve my clients' goals within the boundaries of the law. In addition to my regular legal work, I do volunteer work advocating for low-income children in divorce and custody matters, ensuring that their needs are paramount in any court-ordered custody and parenting plans. Early in my legal career, I worked as a prosecutor in Clark County, Washington. I have also worked as a volunteer mediator in Multnomah County Small Claims and Landlord/Tenant Courts.

Diane Polscer is a founding member of Gordon & Polscer, L.L.C. and has been the managing partner since the firm’s inception in 1994 in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. Gordon & Polscer was named, once again, one of the 2016 U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” recognized as Tier 1 in Portland for Insurance Law. Diane focuses her practice on insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and a wide range of business and insurance disputes.

Defending the rights of the accused in state and federal courts.. If you are accused of a crime, you need an aggressive and fearless advocate in your corner to fight the government and pursue your freedom.  My top priority is being there for you when you need me most. I will tirelessly fight for your constitutional rights, and leave no stone unturned in zealously defending your case to achieve the best possible results.

David, a UCLA graduate and University of Florida law school alumnus, is a Member of the Florida and California bar associations. With nearly three decades of experience as a workers' compensation and personal injury litigator in both states, David offers invaluable expertise and common-sense approaches to his practice. Beyond the legal realm, he enjoys playing tennis, running marathons, and participating in triathlons. As an avid fan of UCLA Bruins and the Miami Dolphins, David's passion extends beyond his legal pursuits. Alongside his work at Goldberg & Loren, he undertakes separate legal projects of his own.

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 an experienced litigator focusing his practice on complex civil litigation, construction claims, and insurance defense. He also has significant experience representing lenders in mortgage servicing related claims and foreclosure.. David began his legal career working as an assistant public defender in Stuart, Florida. David gained substantial trial experience representing indigent clients in criminal cases, including cases involving crimes punishable by life in prison. In 2012, he joined Fox Wackeen, a highly respected firm in Stuart, Florida, where he represented businesses and individuals in a wide variety of disputes, with a focus on commercial foreclosure prosecution, loan workout, and special asset litigation for a large financial institution.. Prior to joining Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger, David worked at Winston & Strawn out of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he represented financial institutions in state and federal courts throughout the country.. David was born in Naperville, Illinois, and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He received a bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and his law degree from Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In law school he worked as a research assistant for Professor Timothy Davis in the areas of sports law and contracts, as well as interned at Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office.

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.