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Craig has a solid reputation in the legal community for being straightforward and reasonable. Growing up in Southern California, with such a diverse population, provided him an impressive ability to connect with people from all different walks of life. His upbringing instilled in him strong values that he lives by both personally and professionally. He believes in honesty, sincerity, hard work, and persistence. Craig makes it a point to always be kind, realizing that struggles in life are sometimes symptoms of a larger or different issue that is not externally apparent. Combining his ability to empathize with people along with his effective negotiating strategies is what makes Craig so successful at connecting with Reynolds Defense Firm clients and obtaining results that protect their best interests.. Following law school, Craig fulfilled a lifelong dream and moved to the glorious state of Oregon where he was privileged to work for the State Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General in Salem. Later, Craig moved to Portland to fulfill another dream of opening his own law practice, where he handled personal injury and DUII cases. After a successful career as a solo practitioner for 15 years, Craig wanted to begin a new chapter in his professional life. He wanted the experience of being part of a specialized team, with the ability to hone in his knowledge and skills to become an expert in DUI law.

Chris represents injured workers in all aspects of Oregon Workers’ Compensation claims. Because of the nature and complexity of this area of law, she limits her practice to only workers’ compensation to increase her mastery of this highly regulated and increasingly complicated system. While all attorneys specializing in Workers’ Compensation on behalf of injured workers must have a high volume of clients to be sustainable, her practice model is to maximize value in claims, employ staff to ensure our clients’ needs are met, and have a case load that allows for the highest quality representation.. Chris grew up in Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1985. She has worked in a variety of jobs including waitress, hummingbird-feeder assembler(!), and grocery clerk. In 1992, Chris graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she helped found the Oregon Law Students’ Public Interest Fund, was a member of the Law Review, and earned the American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Practice. Before joining the firm in 2008, she was a staff attorney for the Workers’ Compensation Board for two years.. She chose to work at Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost, because of its tradition of excellent legal work and community activism. Here she has been able to bring her strong commitment to the rights of working people and her passion for justice together to represent injured workers in Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation system.. Chris is a strong advocate and fighter for her clients but also strives to make the system fairer for all injured workers. She is active with OTLA’s Workers’ Compensation policy group, an executive committee member of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Oregon State Bar, and a Board member of NW Workers Justice Project. Chris is honored to have received the 2014 Doug Swanson Outstanding Workers’ Compensation Attorney Award from the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.

Chandler is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer committed to protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Her passion for criminal law began early, having grown up in her father’s law firm, where she developed a deep appreciation for the legal system and the importance of a strong defense. Following in her father’s footsteps, Chandler built her career on the principles of justice, fairness, and unwavering advocacy for her clients.. Before joining Gilroy Napoli Short as an attorney, Chandler gained hands-on experience as a certified law clerk, working in courtrooms across Oregon. She also dedicated time as a student extern at the prestigious Oregon Innocence Project, reinforcing her commitment to defending the accused and ensuring justice is served.. Chandler prioritizes her clients’ well-being and constitutional rights, standing by them at every stage of the legal process. She believes that everyone deserves a strong legal defense and is dedicated to providing strategic, results-driven representation. With a deep understanding of the complexities of criminal law, Chandler works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for those she defends.. Chandler earned a dual bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Business Administration from Oregon State University before pursuing her Juris Doctorate at Southwestern Law School, where she concentrated in Criminal Law and Advocacy.. When she’s not in the office or the courtroom, Chandler enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her beloved Goldendoodle, Olive. She serves clients from both the Salem and Portland offices.

Brittany A. Marks joined the firm of Myatt & Bell, P.C. as an associate attorney at the beginning of 2013. Born and raised in Oregon, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from Linfield College and headed east to obtain her Doctorate of Jurisprudence at Regent University School of Law in Virginia. While at Regent, she was a member of the Moot Court Board, participated in Moot Court competitions, and was honored as a quarter finalist at the ELON national competition. Brittany’s practice focusses on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Elder Law, including Guardianships & Conservatorships. Brittany is a member of the Oregon State Bar’s Elder Law and Estate and Administration sections, American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, and the Young Lawyers Division.

Brian Chenoweth is founder of Chenoweth Law Group, PC where he represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.. His practice emphasizes environmental, real estate, land use, business, construction, injury, insurance and administrative law.  With over eighteen years of experience, Brian is recognized for his litigation work with plaintiffs and defendants alike throughout Oregon and Washington.. Brian's environmental clients include property owners and businesses facing regulatory compliance and cleanup costs for all types of contamination. His specific experience includes cases involving gas stations, oil bulk facilities, dry cleaners, chrome plating facilities, auto wrecking facilities, ship repair yards, underground storage tanks, landfills, gas pipelines, PCB contamination, and wood treatment facilities. In addition, Brian represents clients in matters regarding environmental consultant and contractor negligence, water quality, endangered species, and bodily injury and property damage related to chemicals, lead, asbestos, and mold.. During his career Brian has negotiated complex settlements with state and federal agencies, advised clients on their legal responsibilities, and pursued recovery of cleanup costs from other responsible parties. Brian has also defended businesses and individuals regarding environmental claims. He also represents neighboring property owners who are impacted by pollution.. In addition to his litigation practice, Brian advises clients in business and real estate transactions with respect to environmental liability and regulatory compliance. Other work includes brownfield redevelopment and agency enforcement matters.. Brian’s environmental practice brings him face to face with government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Washington Department of Ecology.. Brian also represents clients regarding real estate transactions and disputes, land use law, business formations, sales, and purchases, insurance disputes, disputes with administrative agencies, and construction law.. Representative clients include food processing companies, outdoor advertising companies, real estate brokerages, insurance agencies, construction companies, small and medium size business of all types, attorneys seeking to co counsel on complex cases, municipal housing authorities, insurance companies, personal representatives and trustees, trucking companies, environmental consultants and and clean up contractors, testing laboratories, private universities, and individuals.. Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, Brian received his law degree (cum laude) from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1994, and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1989.. Brian speaks to industry professionals, governmental agency staff, and other lawyers on environmental, insurance, real estate, and land use.. Away from the office, Brian enjoys writing and playing music (in the firm's band--the Everyday Heroes), boating (on the firm's boat--"Short Sale"), hiking, traveling, and spending time with his children.

Born in Utica, NY, one of 4 sons, the only Gorski to go to law school,  I graduated in 1981 from Antioch School of Law in Washington, DC, moved to Tennessee to begin my legal career, and moved here to Oregon in 1987, and have been here ever since.. My chilren are grown, my wife Lynda and I have 4 Australian Shepherds, and we love to boat and be on the water as much as possible.  I love beer, which helps being a duii lawyer, and music ( I'm somewhat of a stereophile ).  I have had law partners, clerks, assistants and secretaries, but for the past several years I have found that being a one man operation, while exhausting, and hard work, is the best way for me to practice law. I answer my own phone, and do everything there is to do on a client's case.  You hire me, you get  just me.  ( My wife does all the behind the scenes work on the business end of this shop, thankfully!). I love what I do and I have worked many years and very hard to develop skills as a courtroom lawyer in traffic and criminal cases in Oregon state courts.  I believe my best asset as an attorney is that I am a people person who cares very much about my clients, and I think that shows in what a lawyer does - to a judge, to a DA, and to a jury.  There are many lawyers, there are very few skilled courtroom lawyers.  I am a courtroom lawyer and I'm very proud of that.  Thanks for reading!

Bennett P. Dalton was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2005 after graduating from Lewis and Clark Law School. He received his B.A. in 2001 from Portland State University and attended high school in Troutdale, OR.. Bennett began working for Guinn & Dalton while in law school. Having identified with Mr. Guinn’s background and with the philosophy behind the practice, he was hired as an associate attorney upon admission to the bar.. Bennett’s practice focuses on representing injured and disabled workers in claims for benefits under Oregon workers’ compensation and Social Security disability laws. Bennett strives to serve as an equalizer for injured and disabled workers against the powerful insurance companies and bureaucracies that attempt to avoid paying duly-owed benefits. Bennett also handles personal injury, wrongful termination and discrimination cases that are sometimes involved with these claims.

Bar admissions: Oregon, also admitted to practice in federal court for the District of Oregon. I grew up in Pendleton, Oregon.  Outside of work, I enjoy running, cross-country skiing & playing viola with the Tilikum Chamber Orchestra.

Attorney Colin Hackett has practiced workers’ compensation, plaintiff's personal injury, and employment law since 2007. He worked for a large insurance defense law firm so he knows the system from the inside-out. Colin Hackett has extensive trial experience so he is ready to fight your case to the end.. Colin Hackett has been trained and mentored by some of the best and most experienced attorneys in the State. He knows the law and he knows how to secure great settlements and win cases at trial.. Colin Rockey Hackett Law serves clients in Portland, the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, and Eastern Oregon in Pendleton, Hermiston, Boardman, and Umatilla, and on the Oregon Coast in Tillamook, Astoria, the Coos Bay area, and the Souther Coast.. Colin Hackett speaks fluent Spanish and serves clients from all backgrounds. Yo hablo espanol y represento a personas de todos lados. Hableme hoy para una consulta (gratis) por telefono.. Call me today for a free telephone consultation.

As an Estate Planning attorney, Mark understands that it's important to plan ahead. He also enjoys assisting clients in dealing with times of stress or transition. Mark finds great meaning in helping them to keep their lives on the path they envision. The legal matter may be as complex as paying for long term care needs or just making sure a client's estate planning documents are in order. Mark understands the value of quality of life and wants to be there to help keep your planning up to date.. .

As an attorney for the past 7 years, I pride myself on empowering my clients by helping them understand the legal system and by looking for creative solutions to legal issues. I became an attorney to give a legal voice to people who may not otherwise have an avenue to vindicate a legal wrong. Hollander Lebenbaum & Gannicott is the perfect place for me to effectuate positive change in the lives of my clients, and, by extension, increase access to justice for all Oregonians.. I began working for Hollander, Lebenbaum & Gannicott in 2007, and became a partner in 2019. My practice focuses primarily on workplace injuries. I also represent clients in automobile accidents, personal injuries, wage claims and professional malpractice. I am proficient in Spanish and represent many non-English speaking clients.. I have deep roots in Oregon, my great-grandparents having settled in Eagle Creek, Oregon as pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail. I live in SW Portland with my husband and our cats.. I graduated from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark, cum laude, in 2010. I attended Lewis and Clark College as an undergraduate, graduating in 2005 with a BA in History and Communication, summa cum laude, and a minor in Latin American Studies. I received the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award, 2014-2019, and the 2015 Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award. I am admitted to all courts in Oregon and routinely represent clients in state court, federal court, and before the Workers’ Compensation Board.. I believe in being engaged in the legal community. I am an active member of the:. Oregon State BarMultnomah Bar AssociationOregon Trial Lawyers Association, Rising Star Guardian of Social JusticeOregon Women LawyersOregon Hispanic Bar AssociationLewis & Clark Law School’s Mentor Program. Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, Region 5 Delegate. Oregon State Bar Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee (Secretary)Oregon State Bar Workers’ Compensation Access to Justice Subcommittee (Chair)Oregon State Bar Public Service Advisory Committee (Chair)Multnomah Bar Association Continued Legal Education Committee

As a former prosecutor Kyle was eager to join Reynolds Defense Firm as a DUI attorney, where he could use his experiences to help our clients achieve the best possible outcome for their case. He is excited to integrate his years of legal experience with the firms’ goals to provide thorough and passionate service to the good people we represent. His background makes Kyle uniquely qualified to give our clients in-depth, expert counsel by quickly evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of any case. Kyle uses his experience with investigating, negotiating, and trying cases to come up with a creative problem-solving approach to our client’s cases. And in addition to the law, his goal is to help guide people through one of the scariest times in their lives so that they come out on the other side better off.

Areas of practice include representation before professional licensing boards, professional liability, health law, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and HIPAA policy and security.

Akin Blitz is a shareholder with Bullard Law. He represents private employers, cities, counties and special districts throughout Oregon and Washington in all matters related to labor and employment, as well as related municipal law issues. His practice includes bargaining, labor contract administration, employee relations, discipline and discharge, practice before state and federal agencies, preventive law/risk management, and policy review and implementation.. In his free time, Akin enjoys cycling and alpine downhill skiing.  He has served as a high school ski race official and as Vice President and Chairman of Risk Management for the Boy Scouts Cascade Pacific Council.  Akin also serves on the board of trustees for the Oregon Humane Society.  With his late bearded collie, Annie, he provided therapy and support to medically fragile children at various hospitals and to victims and witnesses of violence in connection with several law enforcement agencies.  Their teamwork led to Annie's induction into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame.

After graduating from college I was a teacher for five years.  I was offered a full-ride scholarship to law school, I made a career change and have practiced law ever since.. From 2003 until 2008 I was an attorney concentrating on civil law and litigation.  In 2005 I joined the Oregon National Guard as a part-time soldier in their JAG office.  At the beginning of 2008  until the present I have worked as an attorney for the military full-time.

Adrienne is an experienced employment and labor lawyer who now dedicates her law practice entirely to helping Maine's injured workers win their workers' compensation cases and regain their financial security. A native of Massachusetts, Adrienne completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University and her law degree at the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to joining Maine Employee Rights Group in 2011, Adrienne practiced employment and labor law for nine years, representing employees and unions in federal and state court, before the labor board, and in arbitration.. When Adrienne is not practicing law, she enjoys exploring the coast and the mountains of Maine with her family, and life’s simple pleasures like reading a good book and walking the dog.

Aaron Ferreira grew up in Livermore, California. As an undergrad, he attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), first studying Computer Science and then graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. After graduation, he got his feet wet in the legal profession by working for three years as a legal assistant in Shell Beach, California.. In 1997, Aaron entered the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon. While attending law school, he participated in law review as a Research Editor and then Articles Editor for the Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law. Aaron received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark in May 2000.. Following law school, Aaron Ferreira passed Oregon’s Bar Exam and was sworn in as an Oregon lawyer in October 2000. That same year, Aaron was admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. Upon becoming licensed to practice law, Aaron was hired by Steinman Cooper Wiscarson, LLC as the firm’s first associate attorney and continued in that position until the firm disbanded. While with the firm, Aaron practiced in numerous areas, including civil litigation, commercial transactions, disability anti-discrimination, employment law, family law, personal injury, and medical malpractice.. Aaron joined the law firm of Acker & Associates P.C. in 2001. His practice currently focuses on civil litigation and assisting business entities with formation, drafting and negotiating commercial leases, real estate purchase agreements, employment contracts, and other business agreements. Aaron’s work also includes probate, construction law disputes, estate planning, products liability cases, intellectual property matters, and appellate actions.

A skilled and experienced attorney, Jill Petty has over twenty-five years as a courtroom advocate.  Her legal career began at the Multnomah County Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office where she defended clients charged with crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants to Murder.  She went on to work as an Assistant City Attorney in Vancouver, Washington where she served as both the Criminal Unit Coordinator and the Clark County Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit Coordinator.. Her passion for defending the accused brought her back to criminal defense in 2006 when she established her own firm. As a successful litigator who has conducted over a hundred jury trials, Jill Petty now represents clients charged with all types of criminal offenses.. A member of the state bars in Oregon, Washington and Colorado, Jill Petty is also admitted to practice in the federal courts for the Districts of Oregon and Western Washington.  She is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association.

30 years' experience in civil trials and appeals in state and federal courts across Maine, including work in the fields of professional malpractice, products liability, employment law, business and commercial law, insurance, and municipal and land use law.