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Jim Guse leads Barker Martin's Insurance Coverage practice group and advises on insurance matters across the firm. With over 24 years of experience, Jim focuses on representing individual and corporate policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. He has extensive litigation experience, including appearances in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jim is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Florida, and has performed legal work in many other states, including California and Idaho.. In addition to his legal work, Jim is a recognized speaker and author on insurance topics. He has presented seminars in Oregon, Washington, and California, authored numerous articles on insurance coverage, co-authored a chapter for the Oregon State Bar CLE on actions by and against insurers, and contributed to the Oregon State Bar's Real Estate Deskbook.. Beyond his professional practice, Jim is actively engaged in his community. He is a former Chairman of the Board for School House Supplies, an organization supporting public school classrooms in need. He has volunteered as a youth coach for baseball and basketball. Jim is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association and the Multnomah County Bar Association.

Jill is available to consult on licensing, regulatory compliance, and business development matters with cannabis companies and ancillary businesses nationwide.. Maine Cannabis Law:. Areas of Practice: Cannabis State & Local Licensing, Regulatory Compliance, Business Development, Brand Protection, Land Use, Cannabis Real Estate.. Jill is a dedicated advocate described by many as a “force of nature” who is detail-oriented, ahead of the curve, tenacious, and passionate about supporting her clients as they grow their cannabis businesses. She acts as outside General Counsel for her clients operating in all facets of this emerging industry.. Jill works diligently to stay current on the ever-evolving changes in Federal, State and local law. She partners with her clients to assure compliance in a complex uncertain regulatory environment. When it comes time to secure a state and local license for your cannabis business, Jill’s organizational skills, attention to detail, local relationships, and tenacity will assure that your licensing application is not only complete, but a next-level standout.. Jill is a member of the Maine Cannabis Industry Association, Maine Craft Cannabis Association, Maine Growers Alliance, Maine Womens Cannabis Connection, Maine Municipal Association, Cumberland Bar Association, Maine State Bar Association, International Cannabis Bar Association and was selected as Vice Chair of the State Bar of Ga Cannabis & Hemp Law Section.

Jeff specializes in representing criminal defendants in a wide range of criminal charges including: DUI, driving while suspended, drug crimes, sex crimes, Measure 11, felonies, probation violations, parole violations, Administrative License Hearings, computer crimes, white collar crimes, and traffic crimes.  Jeff is a competent and capable attorney who will zealously represent you with compassion for your predicament and will help you achieve the best outcome in your criminal case.  While the primary geographic area of his practice centers around the Portland metropolitan area: Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties, Jeff is available to represent you in any court in the state of Oregon. The first consultation with Jeff is always free, and if he can’t personally help you, he will find someone who can.. Jeff grew up in Michigan and earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University.  After graduation Jeff moved to Colorado to pursue his love of rock climbing and his passion for the outdoors. He then moved to Oregon to attend Willamette University College of Law.  It was at Willamette University that Jeff began to hone his skills in criminal law. Throughout law school Jeff worked for the Polk County District Attorney’s Office.  It was the holistic approach of that office that would lay the foundation for Jeff becoming the criminal defense lawyer he is today.. After graduating law school, Jeff chose to become a criminal defense attorney; this decision was based on a desire to protect the Constitution, fight for the little guy, and help people in need take their lives back. You can often find Jeff at the office toiling away with his companion Reggae, an amazing Black Lab that loves a good game of ball at lunch. When the two of them are not in the office fighting for your rights, they can be found rock climbing, snowboarding, running, hiking, doing yoga, or just enjoying all the beauty and fun Oregon has to offer

Jeff Napoli practices principally in the areas of employment and tort litigation. Prior to co-founding Gilroy & Napoli, Jeff was a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. There, Jeff became a seasoned trial attorney, trying over 50 cases. Today, he uses his trial experience to maximize results for his clients.

Jeff Misley has more than 25 years experience in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency and creditors' rights. His practice focuses on representing creditors, governmental entities, trustees, and court appointed receivers in both federal and state court cases. Jeff frequently represents secured creditors in Chapter 11 cases filed throughout the country including such cases as Montgomery Ward, Regal Cinemas, Kmart, MCI WorldCom, TWA, Budget Rent-a-Car, Delta and Northwest Airlines. He also represents creditors in bankruptcy litigation, including preference, fraudulent conveyance, and dischargeability proceedings.  Jeff represents business clients in state and federal court litigation filed in Oregon and Washington and provides counsel on general business matters. A significant portion of his practice involves representing individuals and businesses in the agriculture industry. Jeff's practice includes:

Jeff Edelson represents individual and corporate professionals and business clients in real estate, construction, shareholder and employment disputes with an emphasis on competitive injury, trade secrets and other business torts and contracts (e.g. non-compete agreements, unfair competition, intentional interference). While much of his practice is devoted to helping his clients avoid litigation, such as counseling businesses and employees on noncompetition agreements and trade secrets, Jeff is an aggressive and gifted trial lawyer when litigation becomes necessary. Jeff has proven adept at recovering attorney fees for his clients after defeating or prosecuting claims for trade secret violations, contract breaches and securities law violations. Jeff has not lost touch with his roots as a lawyer for disadvantaged legal aid clients or with his experiences as a judicial law clerk. Drawing on that background, Jeff brings compassion and objectivity to each client, producing outstanding and efficient results for a diverse clientele.

Jeana is an associate with the Wills and Estates team and her practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and taxation.  Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Jeana practiced at Ball Janik LLP in Portland for four years.. In addition to being an attorney, Jeana holds an Oregon CPA license and has an LL.M. in Taxation.  Prior to law school, Jeana practiced as a CPA with Schultz & Crouse, CPAs in Portland for six years.  In her spare time Jeana enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Jay Griffith is part of Kell Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group. He joined the firm in 2016 from an in-house position at a large international steel manufacturer where he started in environmental compliance at the company’s Portland mill site. Jay’s compliance experience includes managing compliance with the company’s NPDES permits, Title V air permit, and hazardous and solid waste rules and regulations. His experience in heavy industry informs his understanding of his business client’s needs and gives him the unique ability to see challenges and opportunities from the client’s perspective. As senior counsel for the company, Jay supervised outside legal counsel on the Portland Harbor superfund project for several years and became well-versed in CERCLA practice. Jay also has handled large and complex policyholder environmental insurance coverage claims related to cleanup matters.. His environmental compliance background and keen understanding of the business case for acquisitions and dispositions makes him a key component of any M&A transaction. Jay has been involved in transactions with challenging environmental issues, multiple purchasers, and major upgrades. He also has extensive experience negotiating contracts for sales, procurement, finance, lease agreements, and customer claims and approaches these negotiations with the client’s business goals in mind and practical solutions to achieving those goals. Further, Jay has lead and resolved several large litigation matters, including multiple party litigation, environmental tort litigation, and large customer claims. His broad spectrum of experience in business law and litigation brings a solid understanding of his clients’ goals to transactions and disputes.. Jay also ran his own law practice while maintaining full-time employment in environmental compliance. In his private practice, Jay prosecuted collection cases for northwest collection agencies. He negotiated settlement of cases where appropriate for his clients, and pursued legal remedies where necessary.. Jay earned his Bachelor of Science in Politics from Willamette University where he met his wife in a class that mixed the politics majors with the environmental science majors. He attained his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School, graduating with a certificate in environmental law.. He is a northwest native, returning to Portland after four years in Chicago. Growing up in Olympia, Washington, he loves the outdoors, hiking, biking, camping, skiing, and working around the house. Jay enjoys working on house projects, including tinkering with wiring and plumbing projects, and even finished his basement himself. When not at the office, Jay and his wife and sons enjoy camping, visiting the coast with their Labrador Retrievers, and enjoying the Oregon outdoors.

Jay Bodzin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Oregon in  1998 to attend  Reed College. He graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Senior Reactor Operator's license for Reed's nuclear research reactor - the first political science major to ever hold this position. After graduation, he worked as a dispatcher for a small locally-owned delivery company. In 2004, he entered Northwestern Law School at Lewis & Clark with a Dean's Fellowship for Academic Excellence. He graduated in 2007, with honors awards for pro bono work and community service. In 2008, he opened the Northwest Law Office, a collaborative workspace for solo practitioner attorneys to develop their practices. After nine years in solo practice as a domestic relations litigator, he joined the firm of Kivel & Howard, LLP as a research associate. He has since joined McLain Legal Services in 2023.Jay served as Secretary of the Oregon State Bar's Pro Bono Committee in 2010, and as its Chair in 2011. He later served as Chair of the Oregon State Bar's Unlawful Practice of Law Committee. He currently volunteers as a mentor to new attorneys through the Bar's New Lawyer Mentoring Program. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Federal Bar for the District of Oregon, and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He has been a volunteer judge for the Classroom Law Project's Mock Trial Competition since 2014. He is an avid bicyclist and amateur archer, and enjoys reading, complex strategy games, and cooking, though he often forgets to eat.

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Jason Kafoury is a graduate of Tulane Law. He became a member of the Oregon State Bar in 2009. After his first week of law school, Jason was forced to evacuate Hurricane Katrina and ended up completing the 2005 fall semester at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. When he returned to Tulane, Jason helped lead the Moot Court Trial team to finish third in the nation out of 224 law schools at the American Association for Justice’s annual competition. Jason’s legal experience includes working for the Environmental Law Foundation (E.L.F.) in Oakland, where he helped draft a strategic plan to protect and expand the “Public Trust Doctrine” in California.

Jason Alan Steen of Kohlmetz, Steen & Hanrahan, P.C. is a proficient criminal defense attorney in Portland. He has tried over 200 jury trials in numerous states and has helped countless clients with their legal problems. As a seasoned court veteran with over 15 years of in-depth legal experience, Mr. Steen is intimately familiar with criminal defense law and its related procedures and policies. He is a knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer who knows how to build a strong case strategy and use it effectively in court. Regardless of how difficult or complex your case may be, Mr. Steen can handle it. He tackles challenges head on and never gives up. If you have any questions, concerns, or problems, he will do everything in his power to help. You can sleep well at night knowing Mr. Steen and his team of skilled legal professional are taking excellent care of you.

James D. McVittie, Attorney at Law, principal attorney at Legacy Preservation Law.. Jim’s desire to help others led him to start his own law firm in 2000 to focus on estate planning issues. In 2011 the firm rebranded as Legacy Preservation Law to more accurately reflect the services we provide.. Jim is a native of Washington state, receiving his undergraduate  degree in Political Science from Washington State University in 1984.  Jim attended law school at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1987. After law school Jim passed the bar exam in both Oregon and Washington and is currently licensed to practice in both states.. Jim enjoys boating, community involvement, travel, scuba diving, kayaking, camping, hiking and skiing.

Jacqueline Swanson is a partner at Graves & Swanson LLC, which provides representation to individuals seeking assistance in victim rights law, employment law, family law, and personal injury. Ms. Swanson is particularly passionate about representing survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual harassment in civil litigation.. Ms. Swanson believes that survivors have the ultimate right to decide the means, manner and method by which they respond to what happened to them.  Prior to attending law school, Ms. Swanson worked as a sexual assault victim advocate in several non-profit community organizations.  As a result of that work -- and as a result of her desire to represent survivors of sexual abuse -- Ms. Swanson enrolled in law school, and has dedicated her legal career to providing holistic assistance to victims of sexual violence seeking redress within the civil justice system.. At Graves & Swanson LLC, Ms. Swanson aids victims in obtaining the resources they need to help rebuild their lives, while simultaneously ensuring institutional and individual accountability.  This, in turn, helps prevent future victimization, incentivizes policy change and legal reform, and empowers survivors to seek the justice they rightly deserve.

I am an associate at Perkins Coie LLP practicing in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, arguing motions and negotiating disputes. I drafted and filed numerous briefings in the federal court, state court, and the Oregon Court of Appeals.

I am a partner with the law firm of Fitzwater Law.  My practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning and administration, including planning for high-net worth clients, complex trust administration, preparation of estate tax returns, and planning for people with special needs.. After 23 years of practicing estate planning and estate administration, I believe that promoting family harmony is the core of a good estate plan. My early background as a professor allowed me to develop the skills to explain the law, even technical aspects of the law like taxes and public benefits, in a way that is understandable and practical. I am a visual person so I tend to draw flowcharts and use a white board to illustrate the discussion points for my clients.. For my estate planning practice, I specialize in working with families who have complex issues such as special needs, blended family, or estate/gift tax concerns. I also enjoy estate administration and helping people organize and manage the distribution of assets when a friend or a family member has passed away. In my time off I am entertained by the antics of my two lively young girls, my charming husband, and all of our loveable pets.. Specialties: Estate planning and administration, including planning for high-net worth clients, complex trust administration, preparation of estate tax returns, and planning for people with special needs

I  advise and represent project owners, designers, contractors and construction managers on all aspects of private and public construction and supply contracting. My practice includes drafting and negotiating construction and design contracts, assisting clients on day-to day project issues and dispute resolution, including mediation, domestic and international arbitration (including ICC) and litigation. I have prosecuted and defended a range of multimillion-dollar complex construction disputes involving contractor terminations, differing site conditions claims, delay and change order claims, design and construction defect litigation and lien claims. I counsel clients on procurement issues, including contract reviews, bid protests, navigating the FARs and local regulations unique to public contracting, and preparing claims including requests for equitable adjustment.

I’m a problem solver. I believe in having integrity, empathy and tenacity. I care deeply about my clients, and I think our relationship is an integral part of the results obtained. I compete every day on behalf of my clients and am personally invested in achieving results. I recognize the enormous responsibility and trust my clients are placing in me and am therefore am dedicated to making a positive difference in each one of their lives.. Our firm is created of the idea that you can go far with hard work, honesty and grit. We believe in deeds, not words. Who you work with is just as important as what you do for a living. I can truly say I work with exceptional people. One of the most valuable things my firm can do for clients is show them their worth and demonstrate their importance. We have much to offer, standing on our own accomplishments, energy, and a fierce commitment to each client.. I believe in devouring life. When I am not practicing family law, you will find me with my two children and my amazing wife. I am also deeply passionate about the outdoors and spend my free time camping, fly fishing and kayaking in northwest rivers.

It is an honor when people bring their problems to me and entrust with me with vindicating their rights, being their voice in our nation's courts.. I enjoy what I do and treat every client as I would wish to be treated should I have the misfortune of facing their challenges.  I approach my client's case as a partnership, with patient understanding, compassion, and the knowledge that I will be a better lawyer if I listen to my client's story and their needs, but also knowing that with my years of experience, I am prepared to carefully guide my client and my client's family through the rough and uncertain waters of the court system.. I also know that it is important to maintain a sense of humor in stressful times and an enuring sense of dignity so that my client will understand me and know that I will do my very best to accomplish their goals, their outcome, no matter how difficult and uncertain the path may be.. If you think I may be the right person for you, please do not hesitate to call on me to be your voice in our nation's courts.

Irina's practice is primarily concentrated in the area of business and family-based immigration. She works with domestic and international companies in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees and secure temporary employment visas and permanent residence. Irina manages the relationships with key corporate clients, providing legal advice and guidance to small and large companies on the issues of immigration and compliance.  Irina also works with individual clients in the area of family-based immigration, and to date, have represented clients from over 70 countries around the world.. Irina is a native of Russia, who in 1994 was selected to participate in the Future Leaders Exchange (Flex) Program, sponsored by the United States Department of State as part of the Freedom Support Act (FSA) of 1992. She was one of 1,200 talented and motivated students who spent the 1994 academic year in the United States with a goal to enhance an understanding and dialogue between the people of the United States and Russia.  Irina graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University in 2000.  Irina subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2004.. Prior to founding The Batrakova Law Office (TBLO) in 2012, Irina was an Immigration Associate at one of the largest business immigration practices in the U.S. of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC in Raleigh, NC, where she was managing the relationships with key corporate clients, providing legal advise and guidance to small, mid-size and Fortune 100 companies on the issues of immigration and compliance.  Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Irina was an Immigration Attorney for with a boutique firm of Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP in Portland, Oregon, where she practiced in the area of employment-based and family-based immigration.

Initial consultations are always free, and if you are local (or at least fairly local) to the Portland area, I am happy to come to you. I enjoy seeing where the creativity takes place and getting a good sense of my clients’ businesses beyond just their intellectual property. That said, we represent clients from around the country, some of which we have never met in person, and we like to think we know them pretty well, regardless. Have a question about intellectual property law? Give me a call or message me. I am always happy to engage in discussions about intellectual property. It is very important that our clients understand intellectual property and where our advice is coming from, so that they are the ones making the business decisions.I enjoy working closely with clients and really feeling like a member of a team. My easy-going attitude together with my technical aptitude and legal expertise enable me to provide quality intellectual property counsel on multiple levels—from simple advice to complex portfolio strategy. I take pride in my work and especially enjoy coming up with creative ways of claiming inventions that will provide broad protection for my clients. I also enjoy advising clients on the selection and use of trademarks, as I recognize the importance of strong branding in today’s marketplace.I am a member of both the Oregon and California State Bars, and I am a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

In more than 35 years of law practice, Dean Alterman has advised private businesses and real estate investors across a range that includes buying, selling, and leasing commercial and multi-family real estate, negotiating development agreements, forming condominiums, acquiring and selling businesses, and the other legal matters that come up in the business world. Known for his unusual memory and his mathematical mind, Dean brings to his practice the experience of eight years in real estate sales, two terms on a county planning commission, and a stint as an outside director of a community bank and its holding company.. Dean frequently speaks and writes on real estate and land use topics. In 2015 the American Bar Association published his first book, a primer for aspiring real estate lawyers titled "How to Build a Real Estate Law Practice," and in 2020 the ABA published his second book, "How to Draft Easements." When not at his desk advising clients, Dean is an active leader in Portland's civic life, with present or past board service on many cultural and educational organizations, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland Piano International. Dean earned his A.B. in statistics from Harvard College in 1981. Dean received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in 1989.

In his legal career, Jeff Turnoy has worked exclusively and diligently in criminal defense. Jeff’s practice runs the full spectrum of criminal cases, from low-level misdemeanors to major felonies and Measure 11 cases. Jeff also specializes in relief from sex-offender registration cases and expungement of qualified sex-crimes.. Jeff Turnoy grew up in the Portland area in the Pacific Northwest and has resided in Oregon for more than 25 years. Jeff graduated from Western Oregon University and received his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. While in law school, Jeff was a member and elected Business Editor of the Willamette Law Review, wrote for Willamette Law Online, and achieved High Paper honors in Comparative Constitutional Law, Law and Education, and Oregon Criminal Procedure and Practice, taught by Paul De Muniz, former Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Jeff also achieved publication of a Law Review Article in the Willamette Law Review during his third year in law school, titled Faith Healing Prosecutions in Oregon: The Fine Line Between Parental Constitutional Rights and Governmental Interests.. Jeff is resourceful, focused, and determined to do whatever is necessary to achieve the best possible result for clients of Mark C. Cogan, P.C. Law Office. A fierce competitor and sports enthusiast, Jeff Turnoy hates to lose! He played basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis throughout his school years, winning the Oregon State Championship as a high school varsity tennis athlete. Jeff is also an avid golfer and former league bowler. With a never say die attitude, Jeff Turnoy is your choice for the most aggressive criminal defense.

In addition to his legal skills, Adam L. Dean is well known for his booming voice that resonates throughout a courtroom.   Licensed in both the states of Oregon (1995) and Washington (2001), Adam is experienced at representing clients facing criminal charges, divorces, administrative hearings, and appeals.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Adam worked as a master level social worker in numerous public and private social service settings. This experience provides him with a unique perspective which is often utilized in both the family and criminal law settings.. Adam received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire in 1990. He received a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Washington University in 1992. He received his J.D from Marquette University in 1995. He also was a visiting student at the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. He is a member of the state bars of Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. He also practices in federal court in criminal cases and civil forfeiture and has been admitted to United States District Court for the District of Oregon and the Western District of Washington.  He is a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association,  Clark County Bar Assocation, and Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association.. Outside of work, Adam enjoys watching the Green Bay Packers with his family and other activities such as swimming, camping, hiking, and fishing.

If you’re in trouble, or someone you care about is in trouble, I’m here to help.. The government has an enormous amount of power.   Our criminal justice system is designed to overwhelm the individual and produce guilty pleas.  The United States has just 5% of the world’s population but we incarcerate almost a quarter of the world’s prisoners.. I can help balance the scales.  I believe in individual rights, compassion, and putting people in a position to be their best selves.  I will listen carefully to your priorities, and will always be honest with you.  I am committed to giving each client complete and clear counsel, every step of the way.  I am an experienced trial lawyer, use creative strategies, and fight to get the best possible result for each and every client.. I also work to make the criminal justice system more fair and humane.  I'm proud to serve on the Oregon State Bar's Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions Committee, the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association's Legislative Committee, Oregon Justice Resource Center's Amicus Committee, and ACLU's cooperating attorney panel.. I look forward to talking with you.