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Winston has a wealth of experience in intellectual property matters, having practiced with highly regarded national law firms and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office prior to joining Res Nova Law. His primary focus is on trademarks, including global portfolio management, clearance and prosecution, dispute resolution and, if required, litigation. Winston offers an attentive and pragmatic approach to helping his clients attain their goals.

We focus on criminal defense, appeals, post-conviction relief and professional licensing.  Mike De Muniz has extensive jury and court trial experience ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and Measure 11 crimes.  He has argued before the Oregon Court of Appeals and routinely appears in federal court on a variety of criminal matters.

There are many decisions facing a client going through a divorce, custody or support modification.   With a background in civil litigation, Dylan works with people during these stressful times to sort out the best options.   Because of his experience in this area, Dylan continues to enjoy and excel in resolving complex property division and large asset cases.. While he could have picked any area of law, Dylan knows that family law is where he can truly make a difference. And, he chose Four Point Legal because he wants to practice with the best.

Tax with emphasis in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related business and real estate matters.

Steve English is the Director of the firm's Litigation has over 33 years of trial experience in state and federal courts inthe Northwest. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict. His experienceincludes business disputes, commercial torts, trade secrets,securities, breach of contract, directors and officers liability, andproduct liability claims. He has served as national, regional andOregon counsel for international businesses and manufacturers.. Steve acted as lead plaintiff's counsel in the largest Taft-Hartleyinvestment manager fraud case in U.S. history, representing ERISA plansin pursuit of those responsible for the losses, resulting in a record80 percent recovery of over a third of a billion dollars in losses. Herecently successfully defended a client in a four-week jury trialbrought under Oregon's Trade Secret Act, against claims of over $175million.. Steve has successfully defended multi-million dollar environmentalcleanup litigation involving Superfund and commercial sites around theNorthwest. Steve also handles sensitive, high-risk matters forcorporate clients, both large and small.. Chambers USA, Americas Leading Lawyers for Business, statedthat Steve "has a reputation as one of the state's toplitigators…exceptional frontman for the firm." His clients told thepublication that he "is an experienced and consistent lawyer who isimpressive in front of a jury and has superb judgment." Chambers USA ranked Steve in Band 1 and also reported that clients said, "there's no better trial lawyer in the state." Best Lawyers in America listedSteve in several categories, including as one of the four top lawyersin the State for "Bet the Company Litigation" and in "CommercialLitigation." He was ranked in the top 10 lawyers by Oregon Super Lawyers in the category of Business Litigation attorneys.. Since 1999, Steve has served as a non-executive member of the Boardof Directors of Dr. Marten's Airwair USA, and also served its Britishparent company as a Member of the Board of Directors from 1999 through2003, while the company successfully transitioned its manufacturingfrom the United Kingdom to Asia.

Steve combines his 17 years as an estate planning attorney with a solid tax background working at two of the "Big Five" accounting firms. As Shareholder of the estate planning practice Steve manages the business and assists clients with all aspects of their estate plans including wills, trusts, life insurance planning, estate and trust administration after death (including probate), and business succession planning, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. Steve’s focus is on helping people plan for protecting what is important to them, both during life and upon their deaths.   As an estate planning attorney, Steve is a sincere advocate and planner, working with clients through the complexities of their situations. In his personal life Steve enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling around Portland and planning for his next big travel adventure!

Stefan views his role as a strong support system, guiding people through the critical personal and financial choices involved in estate planning. As an experienced estate planning attorney, he regularly assists clients with wills, trusts, planning for incapacity, gift tax returns, estate tax returns, and probate and trust administration matters. Anchored by his attentive spirit and genuine charm, Stefan offers clients both candid and compassionate counsel – recognizing estate planning as one of the most important aspects in a person’s financial life. He approaches each client’s unique situation by identifying their personal and financial goals so that their estate can be handled in accordance with their wishes and in a tax-efficient manner.. As a Portland native, Stefan enjoys skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family. When asked where he would live if he could choose any place in the world, he’s quick to respond with his hometown of Portland, but admits the island of Kauai comes in at a close second.

Since graduating from Harvard Law School, Jim W. Vogele has been an active member of the Montana State Bar (1988), the California State Bar (1991), the Oregon State Bar (2011), and the Washington State Bar (2021).  During law school, he was a summer law clerk for the Alaska Supreme Court.  He received his B.A. with Honors in English Literature from Montana State University.. Jim has published articles, reviews, and chapters on employment law and other topics.   He has lectured on employment law at numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars, and has given presentations on legal history and practice to law students and college students.  He has served as a volunteer attorney for the Montana Legal Services Association and for the Legal Aid Society of California Worker's Rights Clinic in San Francisco.. Jim grew up on a ranch in eastern Montana; he has substantial blue-collar work experience, including jobs as a house painter, a ranch hand, a landscaper, a roughneck in the Williston Basin oil fields, and as a seismographer in the mountains of Wyoming.  He has also worked as a bartender, an LSAT preparation instructor, and as a tutor to Crow Indian students at Montana State University.. Jim enjoys biking, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, reading and writing.. Jim W. Vogele has served as second chair trial counsel in state and federal court trials in class actions leading to the recovery of over $200 million in overtime wages and other damages for several thousand employees.  He is equally proud of having successfully litigated many smaller but equally important discrimination, harassment, and civil rights cases.

Sierra has a long history in family law, having grown up in a single-parent household. Family law is something that she understands has critical implications and importance.. Sierra has worked in family law her entire career and understands that each case comes with its unique facts and specifics. She believes it is crucial to have a commonsense and practical approach to advocating for her clients. Sierra is driven to seek resolution for her clients and does not have any qualms about litigating on their behalf. She enjoys helping her clients through these critical times of their lives.. Sierra grew up in the Bay Area and finds Portland to be a perfect combination of city and wilderness. When not zealously advocating for her clients, Sierra can be found camping, exploring brunch locations, cheering on the Portland Thorns, or spending time with her family.. “Not fragile like a flower, fragile like a bomb.” – Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Peter Janci has represented more than 100 victims of child sexual abuse against big institutions -- like the Mormon Church, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, private schools, boarding schools, public schools, and other government entities.. Notable Cases: In the Spring of 2010, Peter Janci was a member of the Plaintiff's trial team in a child sexual abuse case against the Boy Scouts of America that resulted in a $19.9 million verdict for the victim.  In 2015, Janci successfully represented 13 victims of sexual abuse in claims against the elite American School in Japan.  Most recently, in 2018, Janci represented 21 men in an abuse case against a prestigous East Coast private school.. Peter Janci represents the following types of clients:. Based in Oregon, Crew Janci LLP often handles cases around the United States (and sometimes beyond) by associating local counsel.. If you or someone you care about is a victim of abuse and needs advice, call today for a free confidential consultation at or visit: .

Nicholas is an experienced litigator, well established in the Portland legal community. His litigation practice focuses on business, real estate, and contractual disputes. He has extensive experience defending closely-held businesses and individuals in some of the most difficult issues they have ever faced. For the past thirteen years, he has distinguished himself as a client-oriented lawyer who focuses on solving problems whether by litigation, negotiation, or a combination of the two. Nicholas is a fierce trial advocate, a creative negotiator, and an empathetic source of strength for his clients. When clients hire Nicholas they get his undivided attention, as he diligently seeks to understand, advise, and solve his client's issues. For this, Nicholas has been recognized as a Rising Star in the Portland legal community by Oregon Super Lawyers for the past several years. Outside of the courtroom, Nicholas is a husband, father, and lover of the Pacific Northwest.

My practice serves the needs of businesses and individuals with a focus on business law and real estate.

My practice is focused on estate planning, which includes wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, guardianships, and conservatorships.

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.

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.

Mattt has spent most of his life doing his best to help others. As a former police officer and public defense attorney, he was committed to supporting and assisting community members, organizations, and clients. He uses his passion for helping others to guide, educate, and support family law clients. Depending on the circumstances, Matt can be a zealous advocate or a silentwarrior. He knows what it takes to win a case or how to find a reasonable and collaborative resolution. Family law and juvenile law matters are often complicated and overwhelming. Matt is genuine, dedicated, and hard-working and provides personal and customized legal advice to clients based on compassion and respect.Matt has been practicing family law, with an emphasis on juvenile law, since 2008, first in Tennessee and then in Oregon. He was previously a supervising attorney and a special advisor to a deputy commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. In addition to practicing family law, Matt has represented children and parents in child welfare matters and often presents on topics related to child abuse and neglect. When dealing with the Oregon Department of Human Services, many different types of legal issues can arise. There are severe consequences in these cases and Matt has the experience and tenacity to help people navigate the complex nature of these matters.

Kimberly works with individuals and married couples to prepare wills and trusts, estate tax minimization, guardianships for minor children, and creative solutions for a variety of individual circumstances. She also represents clients in tax controversy matters at the federal and state level. Kimberly represents fiduciaries in a wide range of estate and trust administration matters. Her legal experience also includes entity formation for start-ups, benefit corporations, and non-profit organizations. She particularly enjoys working with clients on issues at the intersection of estate planning, tax-exempt organizations, and business.. Prior to law school, Kimberly worked in the non-profit sector for close to 10 years, most recently serving as Director of Development for Ecotrust, a non-profit conservation organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Her experience led her to pursue a legal career in tax law with the goal of facilitating social change through philanthropy, business, and social enterprise.. Following law school, Kimberly served as General Counsel at a finance and business-consulting firm serving clients in the clean energy and sustainability sectors. She also worked as an associate attorney for a small local law firm and served as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Oregon School of Law, supervising the Portland-based In-House Counsel Externship Program.. Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family exploring Portland and the greater Pacific Northwest, practicing Barre3, cycling, playing cello, gardening, and cooking with fresh ingredients grown close to home.

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’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.

I'm an Oregon attorney emphasizing criminal and DUII defense in the Portland metropolitan area.  I have worked in criminal law for most of my 23 years as a lawyer including five years as a Mulnomah County prosecutor and three years as the lead lawyer to the Portland Police Bureau.  I have spent the past 11 years representing men and women facing criminal charges in Oregon.

I got into estate planning law because it’s one of the few legal practices where everyone leaves my office happy. I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients and being a small part of their family.. Before starting my practice, I helped the estate planning clients of Ben Knaupp and Associates and worked as a corporate lawyer for KT Contracting Co., Inc. At Thatcher Smith Law I get to work closely with families and individuals through major life transitions. Whether they’re starting a small business, writing their first will, or dealing with the death of a loved one, I’ve been proud to serve them.. I’m here to make sure that your planning – whatever it entails – is done quickly and successfully. The sooner you start thinking about the future, the better you’ll be prepared to deal with it once it’s actually arrived.

I enjoy working with businesses, nonprofits and healthcare organizations to tackle employment-related legal issues.  Often these issues are not clear cut and involve a team approach, quite a bit of give and take with the client, and some good common sense problem-solving.  There is nothing that gives me greater satisfaction than taking a complex and contentious situation and having it work out to the satisfaction of both the employee and the employer, without the need for litigation.

I am an Oregon born lawyer who went to Franklin High School, grew up in Lents, went to night law school and was the first person in my family to go to college.  I  have always believed in helping people and making things right.

I am a trial lawyer in Portland, Oregon representing individuals and families who have been harmed by the fault of others.  I have worked with my dad, Chuck Paulson, since 1995 after working for an insurance defense firm and work with my law partner John Coletti.