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I am an associate attorney at Hart Wagner LLP.  My practice focuses on the areas of employment defense, medical malpractice defense, general liability, and products liability. I am admitted to practice in the state courts of Oregon and Washington, and in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.. Hart Wagner is a civil defense law firm with offices in Portland and Redmond, Oregon. The firm’s 33 attorneys represent doctors, medical institutions, governmental agencies, employers, and individuals.. Before joining Hart Wagner in 2014, I worked at two small civil litigation firms in Portland, where I defended personal injury, construction defect, product liability, and general liability cases. During that time, I also gained invaluable experience from a plaintiff’s perspective, managing a high-volume caseload of automobile, commercial, and workers’ compensation subrogation claims.. I earned my law degree from University of Oregon School of Law in 2010. While attending law school, I served as a research assistant to Professor Suzanne Rowe, contributing to the publication of three legal texts. In addition, I clerked for a full-service law firm in Eugene, Oregon, where I acquired experience with employment, personal injury, and construction defect matters. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in management and organizations from University of Iowa in 2006, graduating with honors.

I am a trial lawyer.  I bring lawsuits and I also defend them, which gives me a broad perspective and the experience to anticipate the other side's potential arguments at trial.  I practice civil law, with a focus on personal injury and commercial litigation.  I don't just "litigate" cases--I actually try them.  This gives me the experience necessary to negotiate successful settlements, or to try a case when required.. My experience includes:. - Representation of injured individuals, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and sexual assault and abuse cases.. - Business and commercial litigation, including breach of contract and non-compete agreement disputes.

I am a trial lawyer and litigator.  My practice focuses on general liability and products liability defense.  I joined Hart Wagner LLP in 2012, after working with another private law firm and in government.  At Willamette University College of Law, I received the High Paper Award: State and Local Government Law (Spring 2011).

I am a trial lawyer and litigator.  My practice focuses on medical malpractice defense with a subspecialty in birth injury claims, and representing medical professionals before their licensing boards.. Growing up in the Portland area and being raised by a certified nurse midwife, I appreciate the demands on and motivations behind medical professionals in their line of work. This gives me unique insight into birth injury cases as well as a wealth of knowledge and expertise which I bring to Hart Wagner's medical malpractice defense team.. Prior to joining Hart Wagner, I worked as a legal assistant, paralegal and contract attorney for a small plaintiff's law firm which helped me learn the practice of law from the bottom to the top. As a certified law student, I worked at the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office where I obtained early trial experience trying criminal misdemeanor cases to judge and jury. I then clerked for Judge Kantor where I learned the eccentricities of the Multnomah County court system.. When I'm not in the office, you'll find me cooking, reading, and camping with my husband and three beautiful children.

I am a trial lawyer and litigator. My practice focuses on appellate law, health law, medical malpractice defense, and professional liability defense.  I have been admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Layers and was named 2014 Lawyer of the Year in Portland by The Best Lawyers in America for the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

I am a trial lawyer and litigator. I have been practicing law as an associate attorney at Hart Wagner LLP since 2012.  My practice focuses on general liability and products liability defense, and municipal defense and consultation.

I am a native Oregonian. I began my legal career at Hart Wagner in 1994, and became a partner of the firm in 1999.  I have focused primarily on defending medical malpractice lawsuits throughout the Northwest for the past two decades. In my practice, I assist hospitals and clinics with pre-litigation evaluations, as well as with their early disclosure and resolution programs.  I frequently represent physicians, dentists, pharmacists and nurses before state licensing boards.. For the past several years, I have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and been selected by my peers for inclusion in Oregon Super Lawyers.  I regularly speak to professional groups regarding risk management, disclosure of adverse medical events, and medical and dental malpractice.. Recent jury trials:

I am a litigator and trial lawyer.  My civil litigation and trial practice includes construction defect litigation, the defense of real estate professionals, and general insurance defense.

I am a civil defense lawyer who practices general personal injury, product liability, commercial litigation, and aviation law.

Heather is a tax lawyer and Chair of the Sussman Shank LLP's Business Group. Heather assists individuals and businesses in establishing tax-sensitive wealth preservation plans and transactions and serves as outside corporate counsel for a variety of closely-held businesses, helping them to develop and transition their business.  Heather's professional practice is focused in the following areas:. Heather earned a degree in journalism from Northwestern University and pursued a career in nonprofit development and public relations prior to receiving her law degree and a federal certificate in taxation from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. She has authored several articles and is an active lecturer.  Licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington, Heather is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. She is active in the work of regional civic organizations, including the Oregon Business Association, a non-partisan, statewide, business coalition that seeks to build Oregon's long-term economic competitiveness, the City Club of Portland, an education- and research-based civic organization dedicated to community service, public affairs and leadership development, and the New Progressive Network (dba Oregon Bus Project), a progressive, nonpartisan organization that develops and promotes positive public policy in the areas of education, environmental protection, equal rights, equality of economy, health care and election reform.  Additionally, Heather serves on the Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council.. Heather is married to Stan Cocke, who is a real-time energy trader with PacifiCorp. Heather and Stan are parents to Emilie Ann and they share their home with a rescued black kitty ("Lily"). Heather's recreational interests include sailing, skiing, ballet, biking, tennis, hiking and golf

Gemma Wilson primarily practices in the areas of real estate, affordable housing, and low income housing tax credits. She represents for-profit developers, non-profit organizations, and housing authorities across a spectrum of tax-driven real estate investment needs, including the planning, financing, and development of affordable multi-family and senior housing.. Previously, Gemma litigated business, real estate and construction disputes. She also tried numerous cases and managed a demanding caseload as a certified law student at the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. With a nuanced understanding of how matters can go awry, Gemma enjoys making sense of complex legal issues and applies comprehensive advocacy in her representation of both individual and institutional clients.. Gemma graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School, where she also served as executive editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review. She is a member of both the Oregon and Washington State Bars. Gemma presently serves on Youth Villages Oregon’s Ambassador Board and the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Service to the Public Committee.

For over 25 years, Attorney Bradley C. Lechman-Su has practiced in the areas of juvenile and international family law. His cases include dissolution of marriage and custody actions, representing children and an overall emphasis on interstate and international jurisdictional disputes. This includes 1980 Hague Convention and non-Hague abduction consultation and litigation.

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 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.

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:

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.

Darin's practice includes representation of high-tech, construction, development, manufacturing and retail companies, as well as homeowners' associations, professionals and shopping centers. Darin's experience and knowledge in the corporate and real estate areas have been beneficial to his clients in structuring creative financing and in resolving major disputes. His practice emphasizes transactional and litigation matters related to:

Dallas is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), estate planning, intellectual property, food and beverage, and trademarks. With a masters in taxation, Dallas provides clients with in-depth tax analysis, evaluation and planning, particularly in the areas of complex partnerships and advanced estate planning. His practice also includes representing clients in the food and beverage industry with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements. Dallas is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.. His practice focuses on:. Personal Interests. Dallas's interests include skiing, rafting, camping, and golf.  He's also an avid college sports fan.

Chris Heywood is an experienced Trial Attorney who handles misdemeanors, serious felonies, federal crimes, and Measure 11 matters throughout Oregon. Chris brings his unique insight as a former prosecutor to the firm and leverages that experience to aid his clients in all aspects of their case. Mr. Heywood has handled hundreds of criminal cases in his career and has taken more than seventy cases to trial as lead counsel, including serious felonies and Ballot Measure 11 offenses.. Prior to joining the firm, Chris worked as a Deputy District Attorney with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s office for five years. There, Chris handled serious felony matters including cases involving charges of murder and attempted murder, sexual abuse and felony domestic violence.. Recently, Chris was selected as a "Top 40 Under 40-Criminal Defense" for the state of Oregon, further cementing his reputation as an experienced and effective advocate for his clients.

Chris Burdett is an attorney in Sussman Shanks LLP's Litigation, Business, and Real Estate Practice Groups. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, real estate, and land use matters in both state and federal courts. Chris has experience in all aspects of litigation including discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial, and appeal.. For over a decade, Chris has represented and assisted individuals, businesses, and corporate clients in a variety of matters focusing on complex business and real estate disputes. Chris has significant experience in the following areas:. Prior to joining Sussman Shank, Chris was an attorney at Dechert LLP, an international law firm in San Francisco, and also an attorney at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt in Portland.

Celia is an experienced lawyer who has represented people and businesses facing administrative and criminal investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, tax crimes, anti-trust law, environmental violations, sex offenses, drug crimes, violent crimes and DUII charges.  Her criminal justice practice benefits from previously working in a large civil firm, where her practice included internal investigations, tax court litigation, and civil rights matters.. Celia has tried cases to a jury in Oregon county courts and in federal court. She has handled criminal appeals before the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has represented professionals and businesses before licensing agencies and students before university discipline committees.  Clients appreciate Celia's readiness for trial, if needed, but often are relieved by her strength negotiating favorable pre-trial resolutions tailored to her client's individual goals.. Celia enjoys a Preeminent-AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as one of Portland's top lawyers in criminal defense. She has been selected into the Litigation Counsel of America -- Trial Lawyer Honorary Society.. Celia earned high honors, graduating Order of the Coif, at the University of Oregon School of Law where she was a Wayne Morse Center student fellow on Race Class and the Criminal Justice System and Executive Editor of the Oregon Law Review. Celia has worked as a judicial extern at the District Court of Oregon in Eugene and as an intern in Governor Kulongoski’s office.. Celia was born in Louisiana. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University where she played for the Fightin’ Texas Aggies Division I volleyball team.  Celia served as co-captain her senior year, when the team advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Women's Division 1 Volleyball Championship Tournament.. Celia served four years on the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors and has presented at continuing legal education seminars on a variety of criminal law topics.. When not in the office, Celia and her husband can probably be found exploring the muddy Pacific Northwest with their three children, dog, two cats and four chickens.

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Brett is dual licensed, handling family law matters in both Oregon and Washington.  "I approach each case with an eye toward settlement while at the same time preparing for trial" says Brett.  "This helps prevent surprises and supports a strong negotiating position."  When litigation is called for "I have the experience and knowledge to prepare, manage, and effectively present the case to the court, whether it involves complex or basic asset division, custody and parenting time, child or spousal support, domestic violence or any combination of these matters.". "Perhaps the most important qualities Mr. Bender provides to his clients are "experience, knowledge of the law and court procedures, and assertiveness tempered by common sense and an appropriate sense of humor" states Managing Attorney Colin Amos.  Brett explains further "I strive to use those qualities to ensure that my clients develop reasonable expectations regarding potential case outcomes and to encourage and facilitate fair and equitable negotiated settlements.". Brett is married and a step-father of two intelligent, active and fun teen-aged boys.  He stays fit by biking, skiing (active member of the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol) and playing and coaching basketball.  In addition to being a voracious reader, Brett plays the drums and is a recorded songwriter.

Before attending law school, Corey owned and operated a commercial refrigeration and HVAC business.  As Editor in Chief of Environmental Law, the top environmental law review in the country, Corey managed a publication team of more than 70 editors and worked with top legal scholars from around the globe.  Corey twice advanced to the Jessup International Moot Court championships, taking 2nd place in 2006, then 1st place in the US in 2007, and went on to place in the top 8 of 300 teams worldwide.. While attending law school, Corey worked as a law clerk at Powers, McCulloch & Bennett beginning in 2005.  Since graduating and passing the bar, Corey has handled several complex business litigation and professional malpractice cases from trial through appeal.. When not practicing law, Corey enjoys sailing, skiing, and photography.

Attorney Mario Musil received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2005. The following year, Mr. Musil obtained his MBA from FGCU as well. To fulfill his childhood dreams of becoming a lawyer, Mr. Musil went on to study the law at Florida State University, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2008.. Mr. Musil started his legal career while still in law school, externing as a Legal Intern for the Office of The State Attorney, where he successfully tried numerous cases. His experiences there sparked a desire to help people in difficult situations and an eagerness and enjoyment in conducting trial work.. After graduating law school, Mr. Musil went on to work at the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel's Office, where he represented hundreds of clients in matters ranging from the simplest of crimes and civil dependency issues to some of the most severe crimes.. Shortly after beginning to work at the Regional Counsel's Office, Mr. Musil established a part-time private law firm, Southwest Florida Law, handling various civil and criminal issues in Southwest Florida. As word quickly spread about the law firm, Mr. Musil resigned from the Regional Counsel's office and founded The Musil Law Firm, where he now represents clients with various needs throughout the State of Florida.. Having been through numerous   distressing  experiences, Mr. Musil understands the needs of his clients and continuously   strives to provide the levels of service that he himself would expect from an attorney.. In his pastime, Mr. Musil enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys Florida's water, sailing and never gives up an opportunity to try an extreme sport or a thrilling new ride at a theme park.