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Ted is a member of Tonkon Torp's Real Estate practice group. His practice focuses on real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, financing and development, particularly in the seniors housing market. Additionally, he counsels on general business matters and negotiates and drafts a wide variety of business contracts. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his real estate law expertise.

Tamsen Leachman is a Partner with Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national firm specializing in Employment and Labor Law.  For nearly 20 years, she has devoted her practice to assisting employers in all areas of employment and labor law.  Tamsen represents employers in a wide variety of lawsuits, including enforcement of non-competition agreements, and claims alleging workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA and OFLA discrimination and retaliation, and wage and hour violations.  Tamsen regularly provides advice and counsel to employers regarding the myriad of laws governing the employment relationship, with an emphasis on prevention through compliance.  She is a frequent presenter and trainer for human resource professionals, executives, and in-house counsel.  Tamsen has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America and is a Fellow in the Litigation Council of America. Tamsen is also a Board Member for the Portland Human Resources Management Association.. When not at work, Tamsen enjoys spending time with family and friends, intuitive cooking, hiking and running.  This spring she will again participate in Pro-Am Bass Fishing.

Susan recently represented a community bank in restructuring its real estate portfolio as part of the client's successful recapitalization. She worked closely with the client in a variety of litigation and workout transactions to substantially reduce non-performing assets. Senior management credits her work with recovering millions of dollars in value beyond the client's initial evaluation of the portfolio. Susan has also acted as lead counsel to one of the nation's largest commercial lenders in drafting form documents for real estate loans, including state law analysis of variety of underwriting issues. She is licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington and Colorado and works for financial institutions throughout the United States.

Susan Glen, a partner at Dunn Carney, focuses her practice primarily on real estate acquisition, sale, leasing, development, financing and financing workouts, and tax-deferred exchanges.  Susan also heads the firm’s Condominium and Planned Community team and has considerable expertise in formation of condominium and planned unit development of all types as well as related matters.

Susan currently serves as Chair of the firm's Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group, which was named a 2016 Tier One Law Firm by "Best Law Firms" U.S. News & World Report & Best Lawyers®. She has been individually named to Oregon's Top 50 Super Lawyers and Oregon's Top 25 Women Super Lawyers Lists. She has also been selected for inclusion by Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law. Susan has devoted substantial time to professional and pro bono organizations throughout her career, including serving as Chair and a member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section, and as a Board Member and Officer of the Northwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. She is a regular speaker and moderator at continuing legal education programs, and volunteers her legal services to the Oregon Legal Aid Bankruptcy Clinic. Susan has also volunteered as an Attorney-Coach for Jesuit High School's Mock Trial Program, including the team that won the Oregon State championship in 2012.

Success in handling a family law dispute involves more than gettinga good result.  Success includes achieving a good result, but not atall costs.   Success can best be measured by the value of what is leftafter your legal action is over.. Craig seeks to solve family law problems not with a “no holdsbarred” approach, not following the notion that “might makes right,”but rather in a way that allows a client to maintain his or herintegrity; in a way that restores spirit, protects relationships andpromotes hope for the best possible future.. Craig personally values justice over force, wisdom over justice andmercy over wisdom.  He seeks to help his clients make their choicesintelligently, mindful of the consequences for themselves and forothers involved; and to guide each situation toward a just outcome.

Steve Schwartz, has been practicing law for 37 years.  He is known as one of the most caring, hardworking, and successful lawyers in the state of Maine. He has been voted by his peers into Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyers, has also received from his peers an AV preeminent rating for legal ability and ethical conduct--the highest rating possible--in Martindale Hubbell, and Schwartz & Schwartz P.A. has been named by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier law office nationally.. Steve specializes in helping people who have been involved in accidents of all types.  He has been named to Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers of New England in the area of accident law.  He has also been named to Best Lawyers in the areas of criminal defense and OUI law and ethics and professional responsibility-- Steve also represents attorneys in ethics matters and helps law students with bar admission matters.. In personal injury matters, we've obtained millions of dollars for our clients who've been in accidents, whether car, bus, motorcyle, truck, or falls-- even dog bites. Most matters are settled in amounts that exceed our clients' expectations. And for those that do not, we will not hesitate to go to court to protect your rights.  We only get paid if we recover money for you.. We have also been known for having a high powered criminal defense practice. We handle everything from OUI and other traffic matters to  homicide and other serious felonies, including drug charges, sexual, domestic violence, and other assault charges, and theft charges. Steve Schwartz has helped to train other lawyers in the state and has created a network of criminal defense lawyers to help people accused of crimes--he was the founder and first president of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense lawyers in 1992.. We also handle a variety of probate matters, from estate planning, including wills, trusts, advanced healthcare directives and powers of attorney to estate administration, will contests, and contested and uncontested guardianships and conservatorships.. In his "spare" time, Steve is a play by play television sports broadcaster and an umpire.  He has called numerous state championship football, soccer, and basketball games.  He was the home plate umpire for both the Little League Softball World Series World Championship game in 2016 (Portland, OR) and Junior League Baseball World Series US Championship game in 2019 (Detroit, MI), both games on the ESPN network.. We have helped thousands of people with their legal needs, and we look forward to helping you, as well.

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!

Stephen primarily represents clients in the fields of general civil litigation, personal injury, employment, family, probate and estate planning, maritime and admiralty law, though he also has experience working on business matters, immigration matters, criminal and domestic violence cases and juvenile justice issues.. While in law school, Stephen clerked with KRZ, was a member of the Trial Competition Team, served as Assistant Coach for the First Year Students' Legal Writing & Moot Court Program, and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Ocean & Coastal Law Journal. For his work with the Ocean & Coastal Law Journal, he received the prestigious Edward S. Godfrey Leadership Award, presented at the University of Maine School of Law to the law student who, in the estimation of the law faculty, made the most significant contribution to a student-edited law journal. Stephen also completed a judicial externship at the Lewiston District Court and was a student attorney at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic where he represented dozens of clients in an array of legal actions, including civil actions, family matters, domestic violence hearings, juvenile proceedings, and criminal charges. While in law school, Stephen had the honor of serving as a Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) Fellow and working and volunteering with the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP). He was honored by the University of Maine School of Law and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court as a Katahdin Law Student Honoree for his pro bono legal efforts to the Maine civil justice system during law school.. Stephen joined KRZ as an associate attorney after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Maine School of Law in May of 2016. He  is admitted to practice law in both the federal and state courts in Maine.. Stephen is an active member of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, Maine State Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice Admiralty Law Section, and Edward Thaxter Gignoux Inn of Court in Portland.. Outside of work, Stephen is active in his local community. He coaches the Deering High School Boys’ Soccer Team, is a United States Soccer Federation certified referee, and enjoys spending time with his golden retriever/yellow lab.

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Sofia Law LLC’s mission is to provide superior representation to clients facing criminal prosecution.. After a decade doing this important work, Attorney Mary Sofia understands how stressful being criminally prosecuted is for her clients. She is dedicated to helping them navigate the process and obtain the best possible outcome. She is experienced at fighting the government in court and advocating for her clients, and she does it well.. Her clients have described her as “poised, agile, and tenacious” in the courtroom, and her colleagues have described her as “a force to be reckoned with” and “an exceptionally talented attorney.”. Mary is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients including dismissal of all charges if possible. Mary also understands how being convicted of a crime can impact a person’s life, and a large part of her practice is focused on helping people seal their criminal records through expungement.. Mary is licensed to practice law in Oregon.

Since its' inception, INTELLEQUITY® has been focused on building a different kind of law practice; one where you receive personal attention and caring, as if you were the only Client.. I have been providing quality representation to my Clients since 2002 and since starting INTELLEQUITY in 2016, have been providing personal, comprehensive and easy to understand business and intellectual property advice and services to all Oregonians.. I am an attorney, yes, but I never forget that my clients are people with unique emotions and values. My firm keeps you involved and personally guides you in making important decisions about your matter, calmly and effectively. I let you know what is going on at every stage, and explain every important detail so that you can make the right choices for you! I look forward to working with you and building a relationship that will last a lifetime!

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.

Since 1987, Zbinden & Curtis has been 100% dedicated to handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have helped thousands of injury victims and their families who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. For over 35 years, we have been committed to holding responsible parties accountable when serious personal injuries result from motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, animal attacks, construction accidents, or when wrongful deaths occur.. We are skilled at protecting and advancing our clients’ interests as we help them stand up to negligent parties, insurance companies and other challenging opponents. We will investigate all options and help our clients maximize their financial recoveries and recommend the best possible solution. The impacts of a serious injury due to an accident or negligence can be devastating, especially if it could have been prevented if someone had simply been more careful, attentive, or sober. At Zbinden & Curtis, we know that no award can make up for injuries sustained or even worse, loss of life. However, we do know that financial recoveries from all available resources will help cover medical bills, loss of income, living expenses and more. That is why we are dedicated to helping survivors of a personal injury or loss of a loved one while working relentlessly to bring their case to the best possible resolution. We will secure the justice you deserve.. As highly respected and recognized personal injury attorneys, we will treat you with the care and compassion you need during this difficult time while working tirelessly to secure the compensation you need to support your recovery and rebuild your life. For your convenience, we have offices located in Portland and Woodburn, Oregon, and we service clients in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Marion counties.. We consistently deliver exceptional results. Schedule your free injury case evaluation today.

Simon is a trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense. He started his career as a prosecutor at the storied Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and honed his skills at Multnomah County D.A.’s and Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. As an Assistant Attorney General in Oregon Department of Justice, Simon protected consumers facing financial fraud and argued cases in appellate courts.. As a professor of trial advocacy at Lewis and Clark Law School, Simon teaches future prosecutors and defense lawyers how to be exemplary advocates and exceptional storytellers who connect with judges and juries. He also teaches at Oregon State Bar’s Trial Advocacy College and has presented at a multitude of professional education courses in Oregon and nationally.. Simon’s years as a public defender fostered his passion for helping people through difficult situations. He advocates for clients facing charges of DUII, drug and property crimes, sex abuse and domestic violence, assaults and attempted murders, Ballot Measure 11 and Jessica’s Law cases. He understands clients’ concerns and needs, guiding them through a confusing and scary process. Simon is driven by justice, passionate in fighting for people and providing the highest level of legal representation.

Sheldon Aronson has represented hundreds of people injured through no fault of their own. He and his staff are committed to guiding clients through the complexities of resolving their claims, providing each client with personal attention and support through resolution of their claims, and strong principled representation in litigation if the claim cannot be settled and trial is necessary. Sheldon's goal is to achieve the best result and overall experience for every client he represents.. If you or someone you know has been in a motor vehicle crash or otherwise injured and it is someone else's fault Sheldon at for a free, no-obligation consultation. He is open and willing to talk and to try to help you. Even if you do not hire him or he does not take your case, he will advise and provide you with guidance about your situation.. To read reviews of Sheldon’s work, please see his Google page at https://g.co/kgs/qGb9KQ.

Shangar’s desire to fight for individuals was forged in childhood when her Kurdish family fled government repression and persecution in Iraq and immigrated to America when she was 11. She later returned to Iraq to work for the International Rescue Committee, helping refugees find homes and reconnect with their families.. During college, Shangar helped U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley fight for individuals in Oregon and nationally. Her background, experience, and work ethic led her to the honor of delivering the commencement address for her graduating class at Portland State University.. She brings this same commitment and dedication to the practice of law.. In addition to Kurdistan and Oregon, Shangar has lived in France, Hungary, and Cyprus. Shangar’s time away from the practice of law is dominated by her family and cooking tasty Middle Eastern cuisine.

Shane’s experience and practice touches nearly all aspects of transactional real estate, including acquisitions and dispositions, construction, development, financing, leasing, property management, and environmental liability and remediation. He represents various clients in their roles as owners, developers, purchasers, sellers, investors, landlords, tenants, property managers, architects, contractors, lenders, and borrowers. He regularly advises and counsels clients on the potential risks, exposure, and benefits of commercial real estate transactions.. Shane was named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2016 and was also accepted into NAIOP SoCal’s Young Professionals Group for the Class of 2016-17.. Shane is active in the community and serves as the Chair of the Associate Board for Shelter Partnership, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ending homelessness in Los Angeles County. Additionally, he previously served as a Commissioner for the City of Long Beach Human Relations Commission.

Seth Russell grew up in Falmouth, Maine, and graduated from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont with a Bachelor of Science Degree Legal Studies. In May of 2017, Seth graduated from New York Law School where he concentrated on Corporate Law, Derivatives, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Practice, and Securities and Regulations.. While in law school, Seth was employed at the law firms of Berlandi, Nussbaum & Reitzas, LLP in White Plains, New York and Liakas Law, P.C. in New York, New York. He has served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable David Kennedy of the Maine District Court and in college worked for the Conservation Law Foundation, where he examined the possible effects of the Keystone Pipeline on local Maine economies and environments.. After Law School, Seth decided that he wanted his practice to have a real impact on the world around him and turned his attention to the legalization of marijuana, believing that marijuana significant economic and medical benifits that could help support the people of Maine. Now, Seth concentrates the majority of his practice helping his clients navigate Maine's medical marijuana and adult use marijuana industries. Seth spends a great deal of time studying and keeping up to date on Maine's ever-changing marijuana regulatory scheme. Additionally, he spends considerable time at the town and city level dealing with the planning of various marijuana related ordinances. He deploys this knowledge to help clients with their business planning.. Seth works with other Maine businesses outside of the marijuana industry. He consults with a variety of enterprises, both big and small, on business strategy and structuring.. Seth practices in the areas of business law and litigation and acts as a marijuana consultant. He is licensed to practice law in Maine.

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Sean Stephens is the founding shareholder of OneTec Family Law, PC. He was born in Eugene, Oregon and is a fourth generation Oregonian.. Mr. Stephens attended the University of Oregon, and graduated in with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in English Literature. His psychology studies emphasized early childhood development.. Mr. Stephens was a founding partner in Stephens & Margolin LLP where he practiced for 13 years through the firm’s dissolution in 2021. Mr. Stephens has long been fascinated with how technology can assist lawyers provide superior services to clients. He founded OneTec Family Law PC both to provide both exemplary services to family law clients in Oregon and bring modern tools such as Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation to the practice of family law.. Mr. Stephens attended Willamette College of Law in Salem, Oregon, and graduated in 1994.  Mr. Stephens worked in private practice prior to co-founding Stephens Margolin P.C. which is devoted to the practice of family law. Mr. Stephens taught family law at the College of Legal Arts, located in Portland, Oregon.. "Everyone is subject to the same laws, but there are many things that can be done to maximize client results. I identify client objectives early in a case, and lay out a roadmap with the client towards the desired goal. Our clients expect and deserve excellence, and I am tuned in to my clients' expectations regarding both professional representation and personal attention from day one.  From the moment I first meet with a client, the whole firm is there to accomplish their goals. Period."

Scott Sell was born in Minnesota in 1980. Early in his life, Scott worked in the building trades and as a foundryman at a production bronze foundry. He graduated from Marlboro College in Marlboro Vermont with High Honors after attending with a scholarship for the study of social justice. Between college and law school he worked as an outreach worker for people experiencing mental illness and homelessness.. Scott attended Willamette College of Law in Salem, Oregon with a Law Merit scholarship. During law school, Scott worked in the disability section of Thomas, Coon, Newton and Frost. He also represented the state in community court proceedings as a clerk for the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office. Scott graduated law school Magna Cum Laude.. Before returning to Thomas, Coon, Newton, and Frost, Scott served as the Senior Clerk for the Honorable James C. Egan at the Oregon Court of Appeals.. Scott exclusively represents disabled people seeking long term disability benefits from private insurance companies and the Social Security Administration. Scott has successfully represented hundreds of disabled people in administrative hearings and federal court actions.. Scott lives in Southeast Portland with his wife and two children. He is a committed bicycle commuter.

Sarah Liljefelt is dedicated to representing water users in the western United States.

Sarah Bond was born outside of Chicago in Elgin, Illinois and grew up in Bellingham, Washington.  She attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington ( 1997) where she received a BA in philosophy.  While at Whitman College, Sarah was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority and served as president of the Black Student Union ( 1997).. Sarah Bond received her law degree from Boalt Hall, University of California, Berkeley (2001 through 2004).  Upon admission to Boalt Hall, Sarah was awarded the Berkeley Law Foundation, Phoenix Fellowship.  After her first year of law school, Sarah served as a summer associate at the East Bay Community Law Center.  After her second year of law school, Sarah served as a summer associate with Morrison and Foerster, San Francisco.  During her third year of law school, Sarah Bond served as co-editor in chief of the African American Law and Policy Report (2003 – 2004).. Upon graduating from Boalt Hall, Sarah moved to Seattle, Washington.  She was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2004.. While in Seattle, Sarah practiced law as an associate attorney at Stokes Lawrence (2004 through 2007).  As an associate attorney at Stokes Lawrence, Sarah practiced both family law and complex civil litigation.. In 2007, Sarah and her family moved to Portland, Oregon.  She was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2008.  She began practicing family law at Zimmer Family Law in October 2008.. During her fourteen years of practice with Zimmer Family Law, Sarah Bond handled hundreds of family law cases including modifications, matters involving highly contested custody disputes, complex business valuations, and substantial marital estates.  She has settled numerous cases through mediation, taken numerous cases to trial, and has advocated for clients during prolonged custody and parenting time evaluations.. In June 2022 Sarah Bond established Bond Family Law LLC.. Sarah Bond is married and has three daughters.  She enjoys running, knitting, and cooking.