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I support individuals and families through complex family transitions, with a commitment to achieving the best possible results with minimal emotional and financial strain. My practice includes Collaborative Divorce, mediation, independent adoption, and select contested litigation. My approach prioritizes building lasting agreements tailored to meet each family's unique circumstances while equipping clients with the tools they need to resolve future disputes on their own, without court involvement.. My ability to examine an issue from every side has helped me develop a balanced approach to family law cases. I help clients identify and prioritize their goals, staying grounded in what matters to them. Equal emphasis on client education and advocacy ensures my clients are well-informed and able to confidently make decisions about their cases.. I began my legal career as a paralegal at a law firm in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee before moving to Portland for law school where I externed as a clerk for the Honorable Robert E. Jones for the United States District Court, District of Oregon. Since moving to Portland, I have worked at firms with a wide range of practice areas, from business advising and strategy to elder law and intellectual property law. I hold a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Memphis and a juris doctor from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College.. In my free time, you may find me starting yet another DIY project, enjoying Portland's fantastic food, checking out a band, binging sitcoms, or getting lost in a puzzle.

I started riding motorcycles in 1985.  I started practicing law in 1997.  I eventually became a motorcycle attorney.  I help fellow riders who are injured in Oregon and Washington and work on motorcycle-related legislative issues in Salem and Olympia.  I am passionate about all things motorcycle.

I started practicing law in 1992.  I opened up my own practice immediately after graduating from law school and passing the bar exam.  For the first two years I mostly did criminal defense.  Then I started representing criminal defendants in civil matters:  they had been held in jail too long, or beaten by the police.  Then I began to represent people outside of the criminal law system injured in accidents  -- primarily car accidents.. I liked doing that sort of work (personal injury or "PI" work).  It tends to be less contentious and less stressful than some other areas, although no area of litigation is without its stressors, as conflict is inherent in the process.. When I cannot agree with the other side -- which is often, I am afraid -- I like to adhere to two concepts.  The first is to disagree without being disagreeable.  The second is to agree to disagree:  stop trying to convince the other side that I am right and get the case before a judge or arbitrator to settle the matter.

I start with the presumption that there is a favorable solution to a client's legal problems, and hold to that presumption until I am convinced, beyond any reasonable doubt, that there is no feasible remedy.. My passion is for any area of the law relating to land, whether it be zoning, municipal, environmental, real estate, easement, adverse possession, or boundary law.   People's identities are often deeply rooted in where they live, how they use their land, and how others respect their rights.  The right to protect one's land against trespassers, to curb inappropriate nearby development, or to gain  relief from senseless government restrictions is one of the few values in society that is really worth fighting for.. Much of the time it is possible to reach a win-win settlement of a land or zoning dispute.  However, when that is not possible, it is essential to hire an attorney who deeply understands the intricacies of these areas of the law.  Land law is combination of the very ancient and the very modern, with all sorts of intricate procedures mixed in.  It is fascinating but complicated.. There are times when I wish I were younger -- who wants to get old?  However,  experience has its advantages.   After practicing law for 32 years, there is very little I have not seen, and few places I have not been. Nothing surprises me much.  That does not mean that I'm stuck in my ways.  The more you know, the more you realize how much there is left to be discovered.  Leave no stone unturned.. I work with people from all walks of life.  I have dealt with officials, agencies, and bureaucrats from the smallest towns in Maine to Washington DC.   Although lawsuits and administrative appeals are too costly to be started without careful thought, if they cannot be avoided, I enjoy a good fight.  Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the relief on a client's face when I have thrown down the last obstacle standing in their way.. I am lucky.  I love what I do. I welcome all the possibilities and challenges that arrive with each new case.. No attorney can fix every problem.  However, there is no attorney who will try harder than me to find you a way out of your predicament, or a means to achieve your goal.. Although it is foolish to tilt at windmills, the fact remains that you have to believe there's a solution if you are ever going to make it happen.  Realism is good.  Pessimism is not.

I represent public and private clients in complex environmental civil litigation and regulatory matters. I have conducted both trial and appellate litigation in federal and state tribunals across the country, including the Second and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, Eastern District of New York, New York and Oregon state trial courts, and Virginia State Corporation Commission. I regularly handle matters involving federal and state environmental and natural resource agencies, including EPA, BLM, USFWS, Oregon DEQ, and the Washington Department of Ecology. I have assisted with the environmental review and compliance aspects of numerous corporate transactions. I earned my J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, where I was a Stone Scholar, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law.

I represent management in employment litigation and provide advice in employment matters. I have worked with government entities, businesses of all sizes, and non-profit organizations. I draft and update workplace policies and employee handbooks, provide workplace training, and advise clients on employment issues when they arise. I also represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies and in state and federal court proceedings. I am Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division, the Oregon State Bar's Young Lawyer Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, and a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Locally, I sit on the Multnomah Bar Association Board of Directors, act as its Liaison to the Judicial Screening Committee, and am a past President of its Young Lawyer Section. I also serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Theatre and NWEEO/Affirmative Action Association. I am certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute and am admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts.

I represent individuals and companies in establishing, licensing and enforcing intellectual property rights, with an emphasis on patent protection efforts in the United States and around the world. I have obtained patents for clients in a variety of technical fields, including but not limited  cell phone transmission and reception systems, medical devices, networking systems, semiconductor circuits and fabrication, materials used for an array of applications as well as the fabrication of such materials, chemical compositions, fluid measurement calibration systems, high-temperature fluid transfer systems, water treatment systems, magnetic levitation systems, surface acoustic wave systems and software.

I represent individuals and businesses in criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. With 20 years of business experience prior to law school, I bring a breadth of professional and “real-world” experience to my law practice.

I represent individuals accused of crimes, injured by the wrongful acts of others, or otherwise taken advantage of by corporations, insurance companies, or the government.  Prior to joining Hallett, Zerillo & Whipple, I worked in the litigation department of a major Portland law firm and as a law clerk for Justice Andrew M. Mead of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.  Please contact me and I would be happy to discuss how I might best assist you.

I represent domestic and international clients in securities, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and business law, and the life sciences. I assist clients in initial and secondary public offerings, formation of joint ventures and ongoing compliance with state and federal securities laws. I also provide corporate governance and business advice to boards of directors and executive officers. I have authored articles on federal securities laws, Oregon corporations and securities law.. My clients include: adidas America, Acacia Venture Partners, Auctionpay, AVI BioPharma, Canterbury Park Capital, Celartem, Inc., Communication Intelligence Corp., Goldbrook Ventures, Inc., Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Pacific Crest Securities, Inc., Renewal Partners LP, Tag Oil Ltd. and Yamhill Valley Vineyards.

I represent and advise employers in all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, family and medical leave, and unfair competition. I have litigated cases in both state and federal court, as well as in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

I provide outstanding transactional services, but I also have the trial and appellate experience to litigate your biggest problems when they can't be resolved any other way.. A virtual office means I'm not tied to a building downtown, so that I can come to you, on your schedule. It also means lower overhead, so I can charge you less and offer a bit of certainty up-front through flat fee pricing. And ultimately, a fixed fee allows me to take my eyes off the clock and focus on what's most important—working for you.

I provide compassionate, intelligent and thorough representation at competitive rates.  It will cost you nothing to consult with me about your legal issue, so please call me today.

I provide a unique advantage to my clients. I spent the earlier part of his career as an insurance defense attorney. That experience gives me intimate knowledge of the defense tactics routinely used by insurance companies that I will use to your benefit. This invaluable insight into insurance company thinking and strategy will give you the best possible chance of recovering the compensation you deserve.. I received excellent legal training working for one of Oregon’s most well respected law firms. It became clear to me as my career progressed, however, that I was truly passionate about representing individuals – not insurance companies. It was that passion that led me to found Gamboa Law Firm.

I provide a full range of immigration services, including: Family-Based petitions and applications for Lawful Permanent Resident Status, Fiancee Visas, Naturalization, and Employment options.Litigation and Immigration Court services include removal/deportation defense, appeals and federal court Actions related to delayed or denied immigration matters.

I offer comprehensive immigration services and solutions in both employment and family immigration matters. I  have first-hand experience dealing with US immigration system since I personally experienced it as a first-generation immigrant. I enjoy assisting others to navigate the system with professional expertise and great care.. I also offer business transactional services and will preparation at Brindle McCaslin PC.

I love running, yoga, reading, quilting and knitting. I enjoy travel and my favorite places visited include Machu Picchu, Paris and Vienna. Nothing is more important to me than my family which includes my husband, son, daughter, dog and cat!!

I love helping my clients! It gives me great satisfaction to take on big insurance companies, and their tricky tactics, and help my clients win fair settlements.. Over the years, I have helped over a thousand of people who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions obtain millions of dollars in combined settlements. I have represented pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, commercial and semi-truck collisions, collisions with fatalities, collisions on public transportation, and most types of car accident collisions. I also have helped my clients win contract dispute claims against insurnce companies when the insurance company fails to pay their medical bills.. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Portland Community College in 2007, and then obtained my law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 2012. Shortly after graduating from law school, I began helping people who were injured in motor vehicle collisions while working at a mid-size personal injury law firm. In 2018, I decided to open my own law practice.. When I am not working, you can find me spending time with my family. My husband and I have been married for 14 years and have two amazing kids that keep us very busy! I also enjoy reading and going to the beach.

I love being a dad. The bulk of my free time is spent with my family, riding motorcycles, or being with friends.

I help attorneys at my firm with a variety of intellectual property work for our firm's clients.  I also help clients resolve conflicts relating to intellectual property, whether they are being accused of infringing someone else's intellectual property rights or have intellectual property rights that someone else appears to be infringing.  This involves things like helping write or reply to cease-and-desist letters and lawsuits about intellectual property rights.

I have years and more than 60 jury trials worth of experience that I can bring to your case. Let me help you find the best outcome for your problem. I want to help you because I believe everyone needs a good lawyer.. For most of my life I’ve worked in helping professions. Before I came to the law I worked for Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services. I helped people get food stamps; I signed them up for reduced-cost childcare; I made sure they got the benefits that kept them from falling through the cracks.. I first wanted to be a lawyer when an elderly gentleman called me looking for help. He’d been wrongly denied benefits in the past but that was only the beginning of his problems. He faced legal problems – criminal charges and eviction – and he couldn’t find anyone to help him. I wanted to help him but couldn’t. I felt that if I were a awyer I could truly help people in dire straits.. A short while later, I enrolled in law school. Even before I was a lawyer, I continued working to help others. During law school I worked as intern with the Oregon Department of Justice helping to get kids away from abusive situations.. When an opportunity arose to directly help people – through criminal defense work – I jumped at it and spent five years working at a public defense office in Vancouver, WA. My work there taught me how to negotiate aggressively for my clients, persuade judges and connect with juries.. Now, I’m pleased to bring my skills to help you with your legal issues.. Contact me today for a free consultation.

I have practiced law for more than three decades, and my hard work and commitment in aggressively helping employees and individuals is well recognized in and around the Portland Metro Area.  I started my career representing numerous Federal Agencies including the Bonneville Power Adminsitration and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.  Upon leaving Federal employment in 1987, I embarked on my career as a plaintiff's employment lawyer.  In 1990 I opened my own practice where I assisted clients on a range of matters including employment and personal injury.  My goal is to provide employees and other cleints the superior legal representation that counters a defendant's "big firm.". Over the years I have refined my practice to focus solely on defending employees from suffering unlawful employment actions.  Among others, I have successfully assisted clients in recovering for civil rights violations, unwanted sexual harassment, disability discrimination, medical leave, race/sex/gender discrimination and harassment, wage and hour disputes and a number of other employment related legal issues including the negotiation of severance agreements.. I represent injured employees and plaintiffs in both Oregon and Washington.  I am licensed to practice before the the Federal and State Courts in Oregon and Washington.  I also am admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  I also assist employees at administrative hearings before agencies in the States of Washington and Oregon including the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Unemployment Insurance, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. I am a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers' Association, Multnomah Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.. I am an avid Bicyclist, Hiker, Sailor and Kayaker.

I have practiced Immigration law in Portland since 1977. I speak Spanish but my clients are from all over the world. I have taken on cases in all areas of Immigration law including family and employment-based applications, waivers of inadmissbility,  naturalization and citizenship, defense of people in removal proceedings at the trial and appellate level as well as applicants for asylum.. In 2006, I received the Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Immigration Advocacy Award from the Oregon Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Assocation.. I am listed in Oregon Super Lawyers ® for 2012, 2014 and 2014.

I have practiced as a criminal defense attorney since 1982, successfully representing clients facing the entire range of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to the most serious felony prosecutions.. I graduated from one of the top 5 law schools in the country, and trained with the best criminal defense attorneys at the National Criminal Defense College.. I established my own criminal defense law practice in Oregon in 1997, and have worked continuously to defend clients in both State and Federal Court.  I currently represent clients facing a range of felony and misdemeanor charges, including major sex crimes, financial crimes, driving offenses, controlled substance  prosecutions, domestic violence matters, firearms matters, and Ballot Measure 11 charges.. As the owner of a 4-attorney law firm, I take personal responsibility for defending all my clients.  When appropriate, I include other professionals in my defense team, including investigators, scientists, forensic psychologists, polygraph examiners, and other attorneys.  I have been granted the highest professional recognitions, and am available to take on additional matters.. Our multilingual staff includes professionals who are fluent in Spanish, Russian and Arabic, and we frequently use outside contractors to interpret for our Vietnamese and Chinese speaking clients.. Contact my office located in Portland, Oregon for a free initial consultation.  Additional information can be obtained by referring to my website:

I have lived in Oregon since 1995 but I was born and raised in Ohio. During my spare time, I enjoy camping in the great Northwest, running, biking, and reading non-fiction.