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Michael Porter is a partner in the employment law and labor relations and education law practice teams at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. Since 2000, Mike has worked with public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, providing strategic advice and counsel to reduce the risk of employment claims and representing employers in court and in front of administrative bodies. Mike's work includes defense of wage-and-hour class actions; trials centering on employment discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims; and litigation of constitutional claims asserted against public entities such as those involving the First Amendment, including speech and religious-freedom cases, and procedural and substantive due process and other constitutional claims. Mike represents employers dealing with traditional labor issues, ranging from negotiating with unions, arbitrating grievances, and representing employers in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act and the Oregon Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Mike’s practice also focuses on serving public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions on issues involving employment, including tenure issues, student rights and discipline, education programs, and federal and state regulatory compliance. Through this work, Mike has tried lawsuits and has addressed issues through the Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") and other regulatory bodies, including extensive negotiations with OCR and the United States Department of Justice to obtain favorable resolution terms for institutions. This education-related work has encompassed litigation and advice and counsel under Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as well as constitutional issues such as public-forum restrictions and equal protection restrictions on consideration of race or other protected status in educational programs. Mike's practice encompasses litigation and providing practical strategies concerning a range of issues concerning civil and contractual rights of faculty, employees, students, and community members. Mike regularly undertakes speaking engagements and provides training to clients and to industry groups. Mike's presentations include employment- and education-related topics for the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys, the Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Oregon School Boards Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

I am a member of Tonkon Torp's Labor & Employment practice group. I represent companies, professionals, and executives in employment litigation and provides counseling on a broad range of employment related issues. I have substantial jury trial experience in Oregon and Washington, defending wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, and whistleblower cases. I have also defended ERISA lawsuits, been on both sides of post-termination cases with non-competition, trade secret and related claims, and have defended numerous labor disputes in arbitration.

I am honored to represent clients facing some of the most difficult battles of their lives.  Often times, clients cases are rushed through court, something that works to their disadvantage.  I believe in a client-centric approach, making sure I understand my client's needs, background, and goals before suggesting approaches to their case.  A thoughrough investigation, as well as exhaustive legal research is necessary to make sure no stone goes unturned in the pursuit of protecting your rights.

I am an attorney and partner with Portland, Oregon-based Bodyfelt Mount LLP, where I handle cases in the areas of employment, medical and legal malpractice, products liability and general insurance defense.  I have tried more than 75 cases to juries since beginning practice in 1991. Those jury trials have ranged from minor auto accidents to multi-million-dollar professional negligence claims.. Prior to joining Bodyfelt Mount, from 1991 to 1995, I gained extensive trial experience as a staff attorney with Multnomah Defenders, Inc., as a criminal defense lawyer.. I am a member of the Multnomah County Arbitration Commission, as well as a frequent contributor and speaker for the Oregon Law Institute, Oregon State Bar, and Oregon Association of Defense Counsel on topics primarily related to trial practice. I have served on the Oregon State Bar Products Liability Executive Committee, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Young Lawyers Committee, Oregon Women Lawyers’ Queen’s Bench, MBA Legal Services to the Poor Committee, and the Executive Committee of Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.. I am on the arbitration panel for Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties. Also, I serve as a pro bono attorney for children in custody disputes in Multnomah County. I have completed mediation training through U.S.D.C. and am currently handling arbitrations and mediations throughout Oregon.

I am a pragmatic litigator who works with clients to solve business problems of all sizes. I have experience as lead trial counsel and as assistant trial counsel in large, complex matters.  I particularly enjoy getting to know my clients' businesses and employees while developing themes and strategies for trial.. In addition to my litigation practice, I advise corporate policyholders on the scope and availability of insurance coverage, the presentation of insurance claims, and the negotiation of settlements with insurance companies.. A leading Pacific Northwest law firm, Tonkon Torp is one of the largest firms headquartered in Oregon, with over 80 lawyers dedicated to a sophisticated business practice. Though the firm's size and practices have grown over the past 40 years, Tonkon's core values of excellent legal work, leadership, client service, and community involvement remain unchanged.

I am a partner at Bodyfelt Mount.  My law practice emphasizes general civil litigation in both Oregon and Washington state and federal courts. I handle cases involving construction defects, products liability, trucking defense, employment and commercial disputes.. I have tried multiple-week trials involving dram shop, commercial, and contract actions. I also have defended developers and subcontractors in multiple-week construction defect binding arbitrations.. Based on feedback from peers regarding my legal ability and high ethical standards, I achieved an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can obtain.. Bodyfelt Mount was founded in 1978.  The firm’s 11 trial lawyers represent businesses and individuals in litigation involving insurance coverage, professional malpractice, product liability, drug and medical device claims, environmental coverage and defense, employment law, construction defects, trucking and transportation, ERISA, and complex commercial disputes.  Bodyfelt Mount has made a conscious decision to remain small, building its practice around a tightly knit group of attorneys with common interests and a genuine commitment to individual clients and their cases.

I am a member in the Portland office where my practice focuses on construction and real estate matters, including litigating and resolving construction defect and lien lawsuits, collection and lending matters, contract disputes and title insurance claims.

I am a business lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Tonkon Torp. My experience includes entity formation and structure, corporate finance, commercial law, securities, and contracts. Many of my clients are family-owned and other closely held businesses. They span a variety of industries, including distribution, retail, manufacturing, and services.. Having begun my career as a trial lawyer, I have resolved hundreds of business disputes, representing clients in trials, arbitration proceedings, and settlement negotiations. This litigation background gives me a unique perspective when advising my business clients. My clients value my ability to identify practical solutions to complicated problems.. I regularly represent pro bono clients from the Oregon Law Center (Southeast Legal Clinic) and the Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic. I also helped form the Portland chapter of Minds Matter, a national nonprofit dedicated to educating, mentoring, and securing college acceptances for highly motivated high school students with limited financial means. In 2003, I was an extern for The Honorable R. William Riggs, Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court.. I am a native Oregonian and a year-round bike commuter. I enjoy spending time with my two young children, going to Duck games, camping, hiking, and being outdoors, and I was married in Yosemite National Park.

Don is a partner at Dunn Carney, and joined the firm in 1986. Don has a diverse litigation practice, including in the areas of insurance coverage, insurance defense, professional liability, estate and trust litigation, and business litigation. Don has successfully tried to verdict numerous cases in the state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington.. Don was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in 2013 - 2019 in the field of Insurance Law. In 2006-2019, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Don as a Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage. He is A.V. rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

David is a noted insurance coverage expert and has been quoted in dozens of media stories on insurance and legal issues in a variety of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the New Orleans Times-Picayune and many more.  He also writes the Insurance Coverage Blog, a popular and influential blog on insurance coverage matters and industry developments, at .. David's insurance practice includes a broad range of issues: environmental property damage, errors and omissions and professional liability coverage, directors and officers liability, sex abuse coverage, construction defect, business interruption insurance, general commercial liability, first-party commercial property disputes, homeowners and auto, managed care, employer liability and others.. Besides insurance recovery and coverage, David's practice includes extensive litigation of trademark, copyright and patent infringement, unfair competition, trade secrets, and other intellectual property cases, including related matters such as non-compete and confidentiality agreements.  David also has extensive experience in environmental contamination litigation and advice, including litigation under CERCLA and state environmental laws. He has an outstanding record of achieving successful results for his clients.. Besides his blogging, David writes frequently for publications such as the Appleman 2d treatise, New Appleman on Insurance: Critical Issues; New Appleman Insurance Law Practice Guide, Bloomberg Law Reports: Insurance and others. He is also frequently asked to speak about insurance issues across the country.

David has focused almost exclusively on family law since he began practicing law in Oregon in 2001. His experience lends itself to assisting clients with a variety of issues. David joined the Wyse Kadish LLP as an associate in 2004, and became a partner in 2008.  Prior to Wyse Kadish, he worked at Gevurtz Menashe for several years. Over the last five years, David has strengthened his focus on mediation and Collaborative Divorce. Serving as a mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer provides David, and those he serves, with more satisfying, positively-transforming results.. As a lawyer, as in life, David’s goal is to leave people better off than he found them. While legal matters can be taxing, David’s awareness of his clients’ needs and his ability to communicate serve his clients well. David is grateful for the referrals he receives from his current and former clients. These, along with the many referrals he receives from lawyers, counselors, CPAs, judges and friends are a testament to the fine work David does.. While not practicing law or participating in the community, David enjoys time with his wife, daughters, and dog, Jelly. He has advanced ranks in both kung-fu and karate and loves exploring Portland’s many great restaurants and tasting Oregon Pinots.

Brian Parrott focuses on health care and business law at Dunn Carney. His experience includes working with clients on Business Transactions, Business Litigation, Employment, and Health Care.   His clients include physicians, IPAs (Independent Practice Associations) and medical practices.  Brian is a member of the  Health Care, Governmental Affairs and Business teams at Dunn Carney.  Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Brian was an attorney with Cooney & Crew LLP. He also has six years of experience working in the Marion County District Attorney’s office as a Deputy District Attorney and Certified Law Clerk.. When he is not practicing law, Brian teaches “Introduction to Business Technology” at Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus, a course in computer literacy that covers use of information technology in business organizations including hardware, software, databases, system development, and tools that businesses use for communication and collaboration.

As a business litigator, Bob works with clients to identify and execute plans to resolve disputes in ways that make business sense. Bob also represents businesses, public bodies, political organizations, private individuals, and a tribal government in matters at the intersection of law and public policy.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.