About the Firm

Our law firm was established in 1995 in Portland, Oregon. Our attorneys provide advice derived from years of experience gained at law firms throughout the U.S. and from handling matters for clients across the U.S. and other countries. We believe that our broad collective experience benefits our clients by providing a solid foundation for the legal guidance we provide.

Our experience and training allow us to provide the full range of legal services expected of a larger firm, but without the inefficiency of an institutional bureaucracy. Our practice areas include business, finance, real estate, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, appeals, tax, and estate planning.

Our practice philosophy is based on clear communication and prompt service. We provide sound solutions to our clients' legal problems in a personalized, responsive, and cost-effective manner. Not mere scriveners and litigators, we strive to become trusted counselors.

Our clients want timely and sensible advice. Beginning with applicable legal principles, we remain aware of relevant business and relationship issues that may affect a client's overall strategy. The clients we advise do not want a long legal memo with footnotes in response to a straightforward question.

We know who pays the bills and that money is a limited resource. So, we work with our clients to decide how much practical risk they are comfortable accepting to avoid creating a huge legal bill to solve a business problem. Through our advice and counsel, and in keeping with client objectives, we aim to provide real value.

Please see Our Attorneys page for more information about each lawyer.