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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 partner at NELSON|SMITH, LLP and my practice is strictly focused on immigration law. Specifically, I handle matter such as adjustment of status, naturalization, unlawful presence waivers, DACA, asylum, and all immigration matters focused on protecting the LGBTQ+ communities.. I am the AILA Liaison to the USCIS Portland, Oregon Field Office. I am also a past Ambassador of AILA Oregon to the American Immigration Council.  I am also a past coordinator and planner for the AILA Northwest Annual Conferences in Portland and Seattle.

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

I advise values-based small businesses and help them draft their legal documents in a way that reflects the mission and values of the organization. Services include entity formation, benefit company conversion, contract drafting, employee handbooks and other internal policies, and advice on employment laws and business regulations.

I
began my career in estate planning during my studies at Stanford Law
School, preparing wills, trusts, and probate filings as a law clerk in
a busy estate planning boutique. After graduating in 1997, I accepted a
position with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen LLP (now Bingham
McCutchen LLP), a large Silicon Valley law firm, where I specialized in
commercial litigation, appeals, and hospital/medical staff law. I
remained with Bingham for eleven years before moving to Portland and
joining the Oregon State Bar in 2008. Since that time, I have returned
to my estate planning roots, focusing my practice on guiding
individuals and families through the estate planning and probate
process.. I live in northeast Portland with my husband, two children, one
fiesty cat, one fish, and one frog. 
In my spare time I enjoy hiking with my family, running, cooking,
photography, and best of all, reading a good book.

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

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.

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:

Doug has focused his practice on bankruptcy since 2004. While in law school at Lewis and Clark, Doug clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice in the Civil Recovery Section. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son, playing the occasional round of golf, and watching Oregon State University sports.

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.

Collin is an attorney/owner of the law firm McKean Smith in Portland, Oregon. Mr. McKean recognizes that your legal issues can feel overwhelming.  Litigants often find themselves in polarizing situations, where common ground seems out of reach.  Beginning with his initial get-acquainted meeting, Collin works with clients to identify their objectives, and regularly seeks creative resolutions to whatever challenge might arise.

Christopher is an experienced attorney who dedicates his practice on representing both individuals and businesses, as debtors or creditors, when addressing financial difficulties. He is skilled in navigating legal solutions such as work-out agreements or bankruptcy, ranging from straightforward Chapter 7 liquidation cases to complex Chapter 11 reorganizations. He has provided representation for individuals, family enterprises, agricultural entities (including farmers, ranchers, and fishers), as well as larger businesses.. After growing up on U.S. Air Force bases across the country and attending college in South Carolina, Christopher moved to Portland in 2004.

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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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.

Anthony has represented accused individuals in hundreds of criminal cases and has spent his entire career in retained criminal defense. He advocates for his clients at all stages of pretrial litigation, trial practice, internal inquiries, and pre-indictment criminal investigations. His advocacy is driven by empathy, curiosity, creativity, and communication.. Anthony is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in both Oregon and Washington. He is an active member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Anthony was named to SuperLawyers’ list of Rising Stars in 2022, 2023, and 2024.. Anthony was previously a clerk at the Federal Public Defender’s office in Portland, and worked for the Oregon Innocence Project. Anthony received his BA from Gonzaga University, and his JD from Lewis & Clark Law School.. Anthony is interested in developing legal issues that intersect with science and technology. Past representative cases have involved litigating issues related to human anatomy, brain science, criminal forensics, and computer crime.

Ann Chapman has been practicing in the bankruptcy arena for nearly forty years. She specializes in the representation of individuals and small business in Chapters 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (wage earner and small business reorganization), focusing primarily on debtor representation.. She has been recognized for her many achievements, including public speaking on bankruptcy topics on a regional and local basis, her pro bono efforts and her professionalism as a member of the bar. She has been A/V rated by Martindale Hubbell for over 25 years and has been a Super Lawyer in the consumer area for more than 10 years. She was the proud recipient of the William N. Stiles Award in 2014 which is an award given by the Debtor-Creditor section that recognizes significant contributions to the Debtor-Creditor section and members of the public. She strives to provide competent and compassionate representation to her clients.

Andrew is a partner at Holtey Law LLC in Portland, Oregon. He has high-level experience in trial and appellate courts across the state. In addition to traditional representation at trial or mediation, Andrew offers coaching/consulting services, appellate representation and consultation, and second opinions. He also offers trial services pro bono for minor children who are in need of independent representation.. Andrew graduated with honors from Boston University School of Law, a U.S. News & World Report Top 20 law school.  He is co-chair to the Multnomah County Family Law Group and a member of the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the bar associations in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas County.. In his free time, Andrew enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and staying active.  He also follows soccer around the globe and supports the Portland Timbers.

Aaron has extensive experience representing long-term care providers (skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living facilities), landlords, and management companies to these providers and related businesses. For eight years he served as Vice President and General Counsel of Evergreen Healthcare Management, L.L.C. (now a subsidiary of EmpRes Healthcare Group, Inc.) and its affiliated companies which managed or operated over 60 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in eight western states, including Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Montana. He has handled the acquisition and sale of operations or real estate of over 200 long-term care facilities. He has been borrower's counsel with regard to accounts receivable, real estate, HUD, and Fannie Mae loans. He has represented purchasers in long term care acquisitions out of bankruptcies and receiverships and has represented management companies and operators in the negotiation of management agreements.. Aaron has also been involved in numerous health care regulatory, licensure and certification issues, including the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Law and the False Claims Act.. During his tenure at Evergreen, Aaron managed the company's general, professional and employment litigation and he counsels companies on risk management strategies and on insurance issues, including captive programs.. Aaron has represented CEOs and other senior executives in the long-term care industry in negotiating employment agreements. He is also familiar with issues unique to business owners sued under alter ego theories and has successfully defended such cases in the long-term care industry.. Prior to becoming General Counsel for Evergreen, Aaron had a general business practice where he represented corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships in entity formation and maintenance matters, the purchase and sale of businesses, finance transactions and real property matters.. Aaron also represents tax-exempt entities with regard to taxation, governance and general business issues