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You know the old saying "You can't fight city hall," well I say you can, if you hire the right lawyers.. My practice is focused on helping clients who are trying to "fight city hall", so to speak.  I represent clients before every level of government on virtually every type of issue - whether it be a land use matter, special education dispute, business issue with the government, or any other type of civil proceeding.. The other half of my practice is focused on helping clients prepare for the future to avoid costly litigation.  I like to remind my clients that an "ounce of prevention" (i.e. hiring an attorney to make sure a contract is drafted correctly) is always worth a pound of cure (i.e. hiring an attorney to litigate a dispute centered around a poorly written contract).  In addition to business law, I also assist clients with tax issues and estate planning as well.. Please give me a call and allow me the chance to earn your trust, and your business.

Vigdis Bronder at Catalyst Law represents clients in a range of industries, with particular emphasis on intellectual property and technology issues and contracts. After working at a Top 10 law firm in New York City in their Technology & Intellectual Property Transactions Group, Vigdis served as in-house counsel at NBCUniversal Media, LLC and Weight Watchers International, Inc. Vigdis graduated from Columbia Law School in 2007, winning the Carroll G. Harper Prize. Vigdis is admitted to the Oregon and New York State Bar and has represented clients in a broad range of industries, including media, consumer products, food and beverage, fashion, sports, technology services, financial services, pharmaceuticals, etc. Vigdis even co-founded a start up company, so she has experienced first hand the ups, downs, urgent needs and other joys of entrepreneurship.

There are many decisions facing a client going through a divorce, custody or support modification.   With a background in civil litigation, Dylan works with people during these stressful times to sort out the best options.   Because of his experience in this area, Dylan continues to enjoy and excel in resolving complex property division and large asset cases.. While he could have picked any area of law, Dylan knows that family law is where he can truly make a difference. And, he chose Four Point Legal because he wants to practice with the best.

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!

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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My philosophy in my law practice is to treat the client the way I would like to be treated.  I know that many of my clients are going through one of the most emotional times they have ever experienced, and it is important to them that the person representing them have the experience, knowledge, and character to get the job done well.  I understand the decisions made in each individual case have enormous consequences.  I will do my best to find solutions that protect my client's interests and future.. If you would like to discuss your family law matter with me, please contact me at to schedule a one hour consultation for just $100.  I hope to help you get the solutions you need.

My legal-business knowledge and experience primarily is (i) business, (ii) corporate, (iii) contract, (iv) mergers & acquisiitons, (v) regulatory and (vi) transactions. My strong interest is helping clients start, build, grow and counsel their businesses, based on my 33 years plus extensive experience as a business executive, corporate attorney and private practioner. The four primary areas of my law practice is with respect to (i)  automated transfer of money (ATM) and electronic transfer of funds (ETF), (ii) liquor law distillers, brewers, distributors and retailers, (iii) general business and corporate counseling, and (iv) all types of merger & acquisiiton transactions.

My brother Jim and I are pleased to announce the formation of Clifford & Clifford LLC with offices in Kennebunk and Portland. A predecessor firm, also known as Clifford and Clifford, was founded in 1915 in Lewiston by our grandfather and his brother. It existed for nearly a century, until 2000, and included a number of judges and public service oriented attorneys. We hope to continue this tradition going forward and look forward to working with many of you!

Ken Davis brings an unusual combination of skills to his legal practice. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Davis worked for more than eight years as an independent property and casualty insurance agent and principal with a family-owned insurance agency, assisting individuals and business with their insurance needs. He then spent four years in commercial real estate leasing with a prominent Oregon firm before turning to the practice of law. The breadth of Mr. Davis's background gives him real-world insight into the needs of clients seeking business, business succession and estate planning advice.

Keiter & Associates offers clients a tradition of highest quality, cost effective legal services, as well as personal attention and aggressive promotion of our clients’ interests. We bring the experience of over 25 years representing companies and enterprises of all sizes, to issues both large and small. We pride ourselves on taking a personal approach, and on building long term relationships with clients by focusing on their goals and needs, and the most practical ways of achieving them. We are dedicated to our clients and consider ourselves team members with clients in pursuing their goals, whether that may be closing a business deal, starting a new venture, avoiding a liability or just helping to make an important decision. We insist on the highest standards of legal practice, and pay attention to the details.. Tim Keiter graduated with honors from Harvard Law School, and began his private practice in 1992, after spending several years with a major Portland firm, and refusing an offer of partnership there. He offers the insights and perspective of the highest quality legal education, combined with many years of real life sophisticated commercial practice. He has dealt successfully with national, international, as well as regional and local companies, from large corporations to mom and pop businesses, both as clients and as opposing parties. His friendly and practical approach to finding solutions to clients’ varying challenges, and his toughness and vigorous representation of his clients’ interests, are hallmarks of his practice. He is pleased to know both when to say “yes,” and when to say “no,” whether in negotiations, in court, in mediation, or in other types of discussions.

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 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.

For well over a decade Jen has helped her clients get their contracts and business dealings dialed-in so they can get back to their craft. She regularly advises creative professionals from a multitude of disciplines. To sum up - Jen loves working with her clients and considers herself pretty lucky to do the legal work she does.. Jen earned a degree in English at Whitman and then volunteered with AmeriCorps. She attended Lewis and Clark Law School where she was a member of Environmental Law Review and on the Scholar’s List for several semesters. Jen lives in Portland, Oregon and volunteers with Girls on the Run and Everytown for Gun Safety. She previously served as Secretary for the nonprofit First Book Portland and is currently on the Oregon Women Lawyers Introvert Committee.. When not meeting with clients or drafting contracts, you will find Jen running a few miles to train for her next race, trying to make progress on her neverending 'to be read' pile of books, or off the grid hiking in the mountains with her family (and avoiding the news).

Eric is a partner at Dunn Carney and heads our Insurance Defense Practice Team. Eric practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, personal injury defense, insurance defense and insurance coverage.  He handles an array of litigated matters including business disputes, contract disputes, construction claims, trespass claims, and a variety of personal injury defense ranging from automobile accidents, products liability, and premises liability.  Eric has published articles involving Oregon’s product liability law and affecting service of process in automobile accident cases.  Eric is a member of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel and is also admitted to practice in the state of Washington.  Prior to law school, Eric worked as a marketing and sales manager for Dahlin Dental Laboratories and Productivity Training Corporation.. Eric has special expertise in defending construction defect and design claims, many relating to moisture penetration and mold.  He has represented architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, including deck water proofers, plumbers, roofers, window installers, framers and siding contractors.  Claims have ranged from a few hundred thousand dollars to over 120 million dollars.  In 2006, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Eric as a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

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.

Dave McConnell is a shareholder and director of Perkins Thompson and chairs the Litigation Department. He has a keen sense for practical solutions and he works closely with his clients to achieve cost-effective results.. Mr. McConnell’s practice areas include litigation, where his emphasis is on products liability, antitrust law, intellectual property and the evolving law on cyber security. He also serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and early neutral evaluator. He helps clients to deal with various local, state and federal government agencies and boards. Mr. McConnell maintains an active trademark and copyright practice and he assists clients with issues relating to document retention and privacy policies.. Mr. McConnell is AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. McConnell has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the New England Super Lawyers directory for Business Litigation.

Cooper is an attorney who takes a passionate and mindful approach to advising her clients. She is thorough and responsive. Her unquenchable spirit, “No mountain is too high” philosophy, and honest work ethic is a powerful combination. At the end of the day, Cooper takes pride in knowing that she is invested in her clients and in ensuring that her clients can live out their dreams, crush their goals, and build solid foundations for success.. Cooper grounds her legal practice in Small Business and Nonprofit Law. Whether it be choosing the right entity for your business, negotiating or drafting a tailored contract to protect your interests, trademarking your brand, or establishing a tax-exempt organization to help make the world a better place, she's your gal. Cooper is licensed in Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington.. When she is not practicing law, Cooper most enjoys indulging in Portland food trucks, sipping Oregon Pinot Noir, hiking everywhere (but especially around Mt. Hood), and taking nature and wildlife photographs.

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.