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Andrew G. Guess is a construction law attorney at Jordan Ramis PC with a focus on surety and construction litigation. His practice is guided by his experience as a construction project engineer where, prior to earning his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, he helped manage the development and construction of large-scale, multi-family housing in California. In addition to this real-world experience, Andrew holds a Master of Science in Construction Management from California State University, East Bay. This training and experience provides Andrew a distinctive view of construction disputes.

Tyler J. Storti is a member of Stewart Sokol & Larkin LLC, having joined the firm in 2004. His practice focuses on the areas of construction law, business and commercial matters, and real estate transactions and disputes.  He represents contractors, owners, sureties and design professionals in disputes and litigation related to the construction industry, including contract negotiation and drafting, payment and performance claims, construction liens and bond claims.  He also regularly represents and advises individuals and businesses in connection with a diverse array of business, commercial and real estate transactions, disputes and litigation. He is admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.. In 2012, 2013, and 2014, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine named Tyler a Rising Star - an award that recognizes the best lawyers in Oregon who are 40 years old or younger.. Tyler is a member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar's Construction Law Section, and a member of the Business Law section. He is also a regular presenter at seminars on business and construction law.. Prior to joining the firm, Tyler clerked for the Honorable Michael R. McLaughlin, District Judge for the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Idaho. During law school, he spent a summer as a law clerk for a small plaintiff's firm and was later employed in the corporate legal department of the J.R. Simplot Company.. A native of Boise, Idaho, Tyler has called Oregon home since relocating to the Northwest from New Orleans, where he attended college at Tulane University. He enjoys playing golf and basketball, exploring the outdoors, experiencing live music, travel and spending time with his family and friends. He is also involved in various community and charitable activities, including membership on the Ambassador Board for The First Tee of Greater Portland, which is an organization dedicated to promoting character development and life values in young people through the game of golf.

Van M. White, III’s practice focuses on construction law and business litigation. His legal work regularly includes construction liens and collections; contract drafting and negotiating; the prosecution and defense of construction defect claims; bond claims; and general counsel to construction contractors, material suppliers, and small business owners.. Van’s clients include property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and developers involved in residential, commercial and public works projects. He has also represented commercial lenders, title insurance companies, and investors in foreclosure and priority disputes. Significant matters recently handled include the defense of apartment developers in multiple lien foreclosure cases; the representation of a national lender in a lien foreclosure case (priority dispute involving major Central Oregon resort); and the foreclosure of an Oregon Coast property being developed as a resort.

Throughout her career, Betsy has represented a wide array of clients in construction and land development matters. This has included developers, general contractors, subcontractors, product manufacturers in construction disputes, as well as businesses and individual clients in real estate, land use and related transactions.  She is well known for her ability to work effectively with clients, claims professionals, and expert witnesses to obtain the best possible results for our clients.. Admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon State and Federal Courts, as well as in Texas and Arkansas, Betsy is a frequent speaker at seminars as well as to trade groups, insurance companies, and professional associations.  Her presentations address general issues in construction law, contracting issues for small businesses, and distinctions between Washington and Oregon law relating to construction defect claims.. Betsy is the managing partner of the firm, and is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell, the highest ranking it gives to attorneys.. Practice Areas: Construction Litigation and Construction Defect DefenseLand Use and Property Disputes. Real Estate Transactions Contracts and Business LawInsurance Litigation

I  advise and represent project owners, designers, contractors and construction managers on all aspects of private and public construction and supply contracting. My practice includes drafting and negotiating construction and design contracts, assisting clients on day-to day project issues and dispute resolution, including mediation, domestic and international arbitration (including ICC) and litigation. I have prosecuted and defended a range of multimillion-dollar complex construction disputes involving contractor terminations, differing site conditions claims, delay and change order claims, design and construction defect litigation and lien claims. I counsel clients on procurement issues, including contract reviews, bid protests, navigating the FARs and local regulations unique to public contracting, and preparing claims including requests for equitable adjustment.

Mr. Woods focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, product liability, construction defect, employment law, commercial litigation, subrogation and appeals. Mr. Woods also serves as an arbitrator for King County, Snohomish County and Pierce County Superior Courts.Mr. Woods is licensed to practice in the state of Washington and Oregon. He is also licensed to practice in Federal Court, including the Eastern District of Washington, the Western District of Washington and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Woods has successfully tried cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, property rights and discrimination. He also is an experienced appellate lawyer, having successfully argued cases in both state and federal court. From 2003 – 2008, by a vote of his peers, Mr. Woods was named a "Rising Star" in the Washington Law & Politics magazine.Mr. Woods has frequently spoken to various insurers, businesses, trade groups and professional associations on a variety of topics including, construction defect litigation, employment law, premises liability, product defect, damages and resolution of liens. Mr. Woods was a featured speaker at the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers first annual Construction Defect Academy where he spoke about trial tactics concerning expert depositions, cross-examination and related motion practice..Mr. Woods received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History/American literature from Miami University, Ohio in 1995. In 1998, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver where he also was a member of the Law Review. Mr. Woods is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel; Oregon and Washington State Bars; the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association; the King County Bar Association (where he is a member of the ADR Committee); the American Bar Association; Multnomah Bar Association; and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (where he is a member of the Judicial Liaison Committee). Mr. Woods’ personal interests include backpacking, sailing and sea kayaking. He has pursued these interests in Mexico, Africa, Canada, Europe, South America and throughout the United States. His travels have been featured in the New York Times and Washington Law & Politics magazine. Mr. Woods has also volunteered his time with such organizations as the YMCA and Habitat for Humanity.

Hunter Bitner is a litigator whose practice focuses on civil litigation, construction defect litigation, product liability, medical and legal malpractice defense, insurance and insurance coverage disputes.    He is a member of the Construction & Design and Insurance Defense teams at Dunn Carney.  Hunter is a frequent speaker on issues related to construction defect litigation and is an active member of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.. Prior to joining Dunn Carney,  Hunter was a partner at Hodgkinson Street LLC for three years and was a partner at Hoffman, Hart & Wagner, LLP .   A self-proclaimed Southerner, Hunter played three sports at Auburn University, and is addicted to “SEC football.”   He also enjoys golf, and as a former-chef, he enjoys cooking.