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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 consumer protection, employment law, and advocacy in education.

My practice focuses on complex litigation with an emphasis on construction defect, property damage, and other construction related matters. I have represented developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in matters before the Superior Courts and various Arbitration Services throughout Washington and Oregon. In addition to having a BS in Civil Engineering, I have experience as a law clerk with the Central Puget Sound Growth Hearings Management Board and, more recently, as in-house staff counsel for a Portland area insurance defense firm. My unique background enhances my ability to work with clients, counsel, and experts on legal and technical matters.

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 practice concentrates on commercial real estate transactions of all types. I have been the Chair of the Oregon State Bar Committee on Opinion Letters in Secured Real Estate Transacitons since 1988.

My philosophy in my law practice is to treat the client the way I would like to be treated.  I know that many of my clients are going through one of the most emotional times they have ever experienced, and it is important to them that the person representing them have the experience, knowledge, and character to get the job done well.  I understand the decisions made in each individual case have enormous consequences.  I will do my best to find solutions that protect my client's interests and future.. If you would like to discuss your family law matter with me, please contact me at to schedule a one hour consultation for just $100.  I hope to help you get the solutions you need.

My passion is representing employees in employment disputes. Whether you were discriminated against by your employer, not given proper pay, or retaliated against, I aim to help as best I can. The legal system is inherently biased toward employers. Employees do have statutory rights in Oregon and Washington and are protected from various employment behaviors. I love to help people navigate these issues. Navigating a potential resolution may be to help someone assert their rights for reasonable accommodations, to file a lawsuit, or to negotiate a severance with an employer. Regardless of the issue, I hope to help. Consultations up to 30 minutes are free. Please call, text, or email to set up a consultation.. About me: I am a New Orleans native and moved to Portland in 2013 to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney. I graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2016. I work as an attorney at my firm, Stallings Advocacy, LLC, in the St. Johns area of Portland. I am licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington.. I spend most of my free time with my husband and our family of several pets. I love crafting, reading, and volunteering for animal welfare organiztations.

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 name is Tania Manners. I own and lead the Manners Law Firm -- a litigation firm in Portland, Oregon. My practice includes the handling of personal injury, medical malpractice, and general litigation matters.. I have been representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation for more than two decades. An experienced trial attorney, I have tried multiple cases to verdict in New York and Oregon courts.. I’m passionate about helping clients navigate through the legal process to obtain a favorable resolution of their matter. I’ve earned a reputation for conducting skillful depositions and negotiations, and will aggressively seek pre-trial resolution when appropriate, while relishing opportunities to achieve victories for my clients in the courtroom.. Longstanding legal directory Martindale-Hubbell assigned me an AV® rating for legal ability and ethical standards, which is the highest rating an attorney can obtain. I’m also listed in The Best Lawyers in America©, a respected guide to the nation’s most outstanding attorneys.. I started my legal career in 2004 as a prosecutor in the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office in Monticello, New York. After practicing as a litigation associate at a healthcare law boutique and then an international law firm, I went on to serve as Associate Counsel and Settlement Negotiator for the New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation, the largest municipal hospital and healthcare system in the country. While in this role, I supervised outside defense counsel and successfully negotiated and settled numerous high-exposure cases. Since 2014, I have worked in Oregon as a partner at two litigation boutiques handling complex litigation, including personal injury, casualty and property damage, antitrust, toxic tort, insurance coverage, administrative law, and commercial litigation matters.. In 2024, I opened the Manners Law Firm to provide high-level representation with a personal touch.. In my free time, I enjoy all aspects of living in the Pacific Northwest, including skiing, paddle boarding, cycling, pickleball, and urban hiking with my family.

My law practice focuses on legal malpractice defense, medical malpractice defense, health law, and appellate law.. Before joining the Hart Wagner law firm, I worked in a prominent family law firm, where I learned how to navigate challenging issues while being a strong advocate for my clients. During that time, I managed a high-volume caseload and gained invaluable courtroom experience.. I earned my law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 2011. During law school, I was a clinical and research assistant for Professor W. Warren H. Binford, assisting in complex civil litigation and editing law review submissions. In addition, I clerked in a criminal defense practice where I acquired experience in juvenile dependency, Measure 11 sentencing, and Constitutional issues.

My law practice emphasizes personal injury and workers’ compensation law. One of my primary jobs is to take care of my client’s legal hassles, so they can take care of recovering from their injuries. I keep my practice small so my clients get the attention they need and deserve. When a client calls, they talk directly to me. My experience with the law started at the age of 12 when I went to work at my father’s law firm making deliveries to the post office, bank and taking documents to the courthouse on my bike. I grew up going to legal seminars and helping my dad prepare cases. I started practicing with my father in 1988 in Eugene, Oregon, where my primary focus was on helping people who were injured through no fault of their own. In 1998 I moved to Portland. Since then I have worked with Dean Heiling. I continue to practice personal injury and workers’ compensation law. I have been married to my wonderful wife since 1990. She is an oil painting artist.  I have two amazing daughters. My oldest is a Neuroscience major from the Collge of Wooster. She plans on being a research scientist. My youngest graduated from the University of Oregon with a BS in Sociology. She plans on getting her masters in Sociology and then going to law school.. I love cooking, traveling, volunteer work and spending as much time as possible with my family.

My career has focused on Oregon's appeals system.  I worked as a research attorney in the Oregon Court of Appeals, as a senior deputy for the State Public Defender, and in private practice since 2002.  I've represented clients in over 1200 cases in Oregon's Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, including criminal appeals, parole appeals, appeals in stalking cases, domestic relations appeals and appeals in other civil cases.  If you have an Oregon case that needs to be appealed, I have the experience your case deserves.

My brother Jim and I are pleased to announce the formation of Clifford & Clifford LLC with offices in Kennebunk and Portland. A predecessor firm, also known as Clifford and Clifford, was founded in 1915 in Lewiston by our grandfather and his brother. It existed for nearly a century, until 2000, and included a number of judges and public service oriented attorneys. We hope to continue this tradition going forward and look forward to working with many of you!

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.

My approach to practicing law is to make it as stress-free as possible for my clients. That means that I have created an environment where working with my firm is understandable, approachable and pleasant.. I have been practicing law for approximately 15 years and my area of specialization is estate planning, which includes the drafting of wills, trusts and also handling probate matters. As mentioned previously, taking care of my clients is my top priority, and as such, I charge a flat fee for nearly all of the clients that I work with.. We do not charge for new clients consultations and I do not "bill" clients when they call me to answer a simple question! Thanks for taking the time to review my biography and I look forward to working with you and your family to achieve your estate planning goals.

Mr. McHenry graduated cum laude from the University of
Michigan in 1997 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. In
2004, he graduated second in his class, magna cum laude, from
Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where his studies
concentrated heavily on criminal defense. While in law school, Mr.
McHenry was a law review associate editor, and worked as a research
clerk for the Federal Public Defender office in Portland, Oregon.. Mr.
McHenry first joined the Law Office of Michael Levine (now Levine &
McHenry LLC) as an associate attorney in 2004. In 2006, he left private
practice to work as a staff attorney in the Portland office of
Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc. While there, Mr. McHenry defended
hundreds of individuals charged by the State of Oregon with both
misdemeanor and felony crimes.. Mr. McHenry returned to
private practice with Mr. Levine in August of 2007, and they formed a
partnership, Levine & McHenry LLC, in 2010. Mr. McHenry continues
to focus his practice on all aspects of criminal defense as well as
civil rights litigation.. Mr. McHenry has been a featured
speaker at the Annual Conference of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers
Association on multiple occasions, and is the author of a chapter in Major Crimes and Defenses,
a publication of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is
a member of the Oregon State Bar and is admitted to practice in the
Federal District Court for the District of Oregon as well as the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the Criminal Justice
Act Panel, a group of attorneys in private practice that have been
selected by the Oregon Federal District Court as qualified to handle
federal indigent criminal defense cases.

Mr. Matthew J. Steven is licensed by the Oregon Supreme Court to serve as counsel in all of the Courts of the State of Oregon, and is also licensed by the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to serve as counsel in federal court. He graduated with high honors from Iowa State University of Science and Technology in Ames, Iowa, and from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. He clerked for the Federal Defender of Oregon, the United States District Court (Hon. Stacie F. Beckerman), and provided pro bono legal services to indigent people. He has served the courts and community as a juvenile court lawyer, an appellate attorney, and as a public defender. His practice has, until recently, been largely focused on litigation and trial work. He has had an unusually winning trial practice, drawing praise from colleagues, judges, and opponents for his strong work ethic, expansive knowledge of the science of persuasion, and good tactical judgment.

Mr. MacMillan's practice focuses on real estate transactions and a wide range of litigation matters, including property and contract disputes. He has represented and advised, among others, property owners, buyers, sellers, real estate brokers, and homeowners associations. He is approved as a continuing education instructor for real estate licensees in Oregon and Washington, and regularly teaches courses to real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate law.

Mr. Dubois is the managing attorney at the Law Firm of Vogel & Dubois. His main areas of practice are planning for aging and retirement, LGBTQ and non-traditional family planning, Elder Law particularly public benefits law, family trusts, supplemental needs trusts and estate and succession planning. He became a lawyer and joined the firm as an associate in 2000. In 2004, he became a partner with Mr. Vogel and the firm was renamed Vogel & Dubois.. Mr. Dubois is the past Chair of the Maine State Bar Association Elder Law Section, served for many years as Board President of the advocacy group EqualityMaine, and as a Director for SAGEMaine, AIDS Lodging House, and currently the Equality Community Center (ECC) in Portland. He completed his undergraduate B.A. at Northeastern University in Boston in 1994 and his J.D. at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland in 1999. His publications include: Maine Seniors Must Plan for Long-term Care (Senior News, SMAA, January-February 2012, page 21); Growing Old with a Lesbian or Gay Partner (American Bar Association, GP Solo Magazine, July 1, 2008); Legal Concerns of LGBT Elders, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging, Research and Clinical Perspectives (Kimmel, 2006); Elder Law: Answers for gay and lesbian elders (Maine Lawyers Review 2003); and Legal Planning for Gay, Lesbian, and Nontraditional Elders (Albany Law Review, 1999).

Mr. Allen is the managing partner of Warren Allen LLP. He also heads its real estate department. His practice emphasizes business law, real estate and land use matters (including condominium development and homeowners’ associations) and contractor’s rights and construction defect issues.. Mr. Allen also represents clients in all aspects of probate and estate planning.. Although he no longer serves as a trial lawyer, he still consults with other lawyers in the firm on difficult litigation matters. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar’s Real Estate & Land Use, and Law Practice Management Sections.. Outside his law practice, Mr. Allen is active in church and community groups. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and was its President in 2015-2016. He currently is the Chair of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Council. Mr. Allen also serves on the Mt. Hood Community College Foundation and is its President for 2019-2020.. He is a retired colonel in the United State Marine Corps; is an avid golfer, a pilot, enjoys playing the guitar and taking care of his 1953 Morgan automobile.

Mitra Shahri is the founding partner of Mitra Law Group, a Portland employment law firm that exclusively represents Oregonians who have been mistreated in the workplace. Mitra began her legal practice in 1993 at a prestigious L.A. firm. In 1995, she founded a boutique law firm in Los Angeles, where she exclusively represented employees in employment related matters with special emphasis on Whistleblowing and Sexual Harassment claims against Hollywood celebrities, major motion pictures and movie studios. In 1998, the Los Angeles Legal Journal recognized her talents and praised her unique and innovating litigation style against 20th Century Fox, compared her with the top three most successful plaintiff's attorneys in California and branded her a "literary lion.". Mitra moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2002 and became an active member of the Oregon State Bar. Since then, she has also become a prominent and respected member of the legal community in Oregon.. Mitra has successfully litigated thousands of employment cases in Oregon and California, including cases that have received national and even worldwide publicity. Mitra has been featured in a number of local and national media such as television, newspapers and internet. Mitra has developed a reputation for "making causes out of cases" and challenging the existing legal norms. She is well known for being a tough and passionate advocate for her clients who have been sexually harassed or wrongfully terminated for reporting their employers' wrongdoing.. Mitra graduated with top honors from University of Utah, where she was also a member of the Utah Law Review.  She is a member of Oregon Trial Lawyers and has served on the MBA’s Judicial Selection Committee.  Mitra is a frequent speaker for the Oregon Bar on various employment topics and is actively involved in helping the underprivileged in our community.

Mindy Stannard handles divorce, custody, parenting time, paternity, child support and Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order Cases. In addition, Mindy handles some juvenile court cases and some types of uncontested adoption proceedings. She is admitted to practice law in both Oregon and Washington .. Many of Mindy's current cases are in Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County. Mindy also handles cases in many other counties throughout the State of Oregon, including Clatsop County, Lane County, Linn County, Marion County and Columbia County. Each county has different local rules that apply to family law cases.. Mindy is committed to making sure that she keeps up to date on changes to each county's local rules, and takes the time to explain to each client how the local rules and local practices will impact the client's case.. Prior to focusing her practice on family law, Mindy worked in a general practice firm where she gained experience with family law, estate planning, criminal law, real estate law, personal injury and civil litigation. Because issues from so many other areas of the law arise in family law cases, Mindy frequently utilizes the knowledge she gained from her past work with these other areas of the law.. Mindy takes the time to answer her clients' questions in a detailed manner, and is committed to effectively help navigate her clients through each step of the case. Mindy strives to advocate zealously for her clients' best interests and to help keep her clients on track to obtain the best possible outcome. Each case presents different challenges, and Mindy works with her clients to find creative solutions to each family's unique situation.

Mike grew up in the Portland area and after high shcool he graduated from the University of Notre Dame and then went on to graduate from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1994.. Mike's early career was as a Multnomah Couty Deputy District Attorney where he spent 8 years before opening his own personal injury law practed in 2002.. In his off time, Mike enjoys hiking with his family, cycling, and offshore fishing for tuna and marlin.