Independence Lawyers

At Baxter Law, LLC, our founder is devoted to seeing that his clients receive the high standards of professional representation that they need after an arrest or accusation. His experience in criminal litigation includes being a former Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney and prior Treasurer and President of the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Association. His extensive experience in the courtroom has greatly benefitted those facing a variety of charges ranging from DUIIs to murder.

Born and raised in Medford, Mike is a native of Southern Oregon and loves all that the area has to offer. Following his graduation from South Medford High, Mike played basketball at Portland State and Western Oregon before finishing his undergraduate degree at Southern Oregon University. Competing at a high level in basketball has taught Mike the value of hard work, commitment, communication and teamwork. He strives everyday to apply these lessons to his professional life as an attorney and is committed to providing the best possible service to his clients.

Currently, Mike lives in Medford with his wife and two...

Gary R. Johnson is a personal injury lawyer and has been advocating cases since 1994. He began his career as am attorney in Portland, Oregon, representing people injured in car accidents, and has tried and won many jury trials. In 2003, he started leading the litigation department of a law firm in Bend, allowing him the opportunity to practice personal injury law while raising his family in beautiful Central Oregon. He now uses his 28+ years of experience to ensure his clients are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries. Philosophy: I believe in fairness. People harmed in car or slip and fall...

Patricia grew up in Montana. She graduated with honors from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. She worked for several years in California after graduating from college before returning to law school. She graduated magna cum laude from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon in 1993.

She clerked for the Honorable Edward Levy of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 1993-1994 in Portland, OR. Upon completing that one-year assignment, she moved to Bend, OR, to begin working for Merrill O'Sullivan. She was with that firm for nearly 12...

ETHAN P. MEANEY is a practicing attorney in Minnesota and Oregon and focuses in the area of DUII criminal defense. Prior to that he was managing partner at the DWI GUYS criminal defense law firm in Minnesota. Ethan Meaney graduated magna cum laude from Northern State University in 1996 and graduated in 1999 from the University of South Dakota School of Law in the top quarter of his class. Immediately out of law school Meaney was a Minnesota judicial clerk for the Honorable Richard C. Perkins, Minnesota First Judicial District Court Judge. He then joined the firm...

For over 25 years, our trusted Bend estate planning attorneys have guided Central Oregon families through wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship with compassion. Specializing in minimizing taxes, avoiding costly probate disputes, and safeguarding assets, we craft tailored solutions for conservatorships, elder law, and incapacity planning. Our local expertise ensures your legacy aligns with Oregon’s laws while protecting loved ones—from assigning guardians for minors to managing high-value properties. Whether navigating blended families, digital assets, or Medicaid eligibility, we prioritize clarity and family harmony. Our Attorneys are passionate about what they do. See What's Possible, From Every Angle.

I am a litigator and I focus my practice on fighting for you and your family. My goal is to run a professional and effective law firm that can help you with whatever problems life has created. If you have been charged with a crime, if you are under investigation by law enforcement, or if you have been charged with a DUI or other traffic offense, then you should call and speak to me as soon as possible. I am dedicated to your interests and I will be a powerful and effective advocate for you.

When it comes to the practice of law one thing is certain, experience counts. Tim has more than 27 years of experience as a lawyer. He is a native of Bend, Oregon and received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. Tim is passionate about the law and about helping his clients, and prides himself on providing excellent service at competitive rates. Tim's regional practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law. Tim is admitted to practice...

Shawn Kollie focuses on Criminal Defense and Second Amendment Rights across the State of Oregon. Shawn has practiced in almost every county in Oregon and the Federal Courts. Kollie Law, PC in Medford, Oregon represents clients in every county in Oregon with major felony and firearm cases. Shawn was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduation from Oregon State University, Shawn attended the University of Oregon School of Law. As a third year law student, Shawn interned with the Lane County Public Defender’s Office handling appointed criminal matters. During his second year...

Attorney Justin Rosas received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, where he graduated with honors, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He then earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University, and went on to become a graduate from the National Defense College in Macon, Georgia. Mr. Rosas is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the State Professional Responsibility Board, the Federal Bar Association, the board of the Inn of Courts and serves as the regional coordinator for the Classroom Law Project’s...

Natalie's practice consists of estate planning, real estate law, drafting and negotiating employment contracts as well as general contract negotiations, dispute resolution, establishing and maintaining corporations, LLCs and other business entities, representing clients in both restructuring and mergers, advising on regulatory compliance for her clients, providing guidance and legal support for her business clients' day-to-day operations, as well as trademark and copyright protection. Prior to making Oregon her home, Natalie practiced as a business transactional attorney in NYC for a number of years. She worked in the investment banking division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and in the legal...

Donn K. Harms is a Registered Patent Attorney also handling business and corporate law matters since 1988, with heavy emphasis on trademarks, copyrights, patents, and licensing matters. Mr. Harms has served as an Adjunct Professor for Patent Law and Trademark Law at the University of California at San Diego. Mr. Harms has served as a Professor of Patent Law and Trademark Law at the University of California at San Diego, and has offices in Bend, Oregon, and in Del Mar, California. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Harms owned and operated a small business with 50 employees for over 15 years....

I focus on criminal defense and strive to ensure that my clients receive a just and fair outcome. Prior to starting my own law firm I was an associate attorney at Bendixsen Law and served as a Deputy District Attorney with the Umatilla County District Attorney's Office, and as a special prosecutor with the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

I have significant courtroom experience on both the defense and prosecution side and have completed many jury and bench trials. During law school at Lewis & Clark I participated in the Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic where I represented clients...