Oceanside Lawyers

Attorney Michael Colbach zealously advocates for his clients. Mike is a skilled trial lawyer with 30 years of courtroom experience and 21 years exclusively dedicated to practicing personal injury law. Insurance companies do not get to determine the value of your Oregon injury claim. It is up to you or a jury to determine the value of your case. I cannot guarantee what a jury will do, but I can guarantee you that I won't back down. If I take your personal injury case, the insurance company knows they have to pay a fair...

Expertise

General Business & Intellectual Property Law

Women-Owned & Family Businesses

Commercial Litigation

Fundraising and Securities

Mergers and Acquisitions

Biotechnology & Health Care



Background

Ashley focuses exclusively on advising corporate clients. From formation to exit, fundraising to litigation, Ashley is an experienced advocate who keeps her eye on the bottom line.

Like many of her clients, Ashley is an entrepreneur. After being battle-tested at a mid-sized business law firm in Portland, she and her husband Jeff and law school classmate Kristie realized their long-standing dream of owning their own firm. They’re now living out the advice they give their clients.

Ashley focuses on providing savvy, practical...

Mike represents clients in family law disputes, navigating both trial court proceedings and appeals with finesse. Renowned for his integrity and unwavering dedication, he stands as a stalwart advocate in matters of divorce and custody, earning trust and respect within the legal community. Beyond the realm of traditional divorce law, which encompasses dissolution of both registered and common law domestic partnerships, Mike frequently assumes the role of a child advocate in intricate custodial disputes. His litigation prowess extends to representing insured clients in a spectrum of general litigation issues, ensuring their interests are vigorously defended. Before joining Schulte Anderson, Mike honed...

Keith Dozier is a Portland area trial attorney/injury lawyer representing individuals and families from all over Oregon that have suffered serious injury because of someone else's carelessness. He and his associates handle claims for victims of auto accidents, truck crashes, workplace accidents, malpractice, dangerous products, discrimination, and other forms of personal injuries. We work hard to obtain insurance coverage for deserving injured parties so that they can get proper medical treatment and put their lives back together as much as possible. We have helped recover nearly $100 million dollars for deserving injury victims all over the State of Oregon. ...

Attorney Elliot Yi is an expert in Immigration Law. He has helped hundreds of families and international couples reunite. Mr. Yi specializes in securing visas, green cards, and U.S. citizenship for his clients. He has represented business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors in obtaining work visas and green cards. He has also successfully represented clients in removal proceedings at the Portland Immigration Court.

I am licensed to practice law in both Oregon and Washington. I am also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. I am the parent of three boys, one of whom has special needs. All three of them attended public schools. I understand both the joy and heartache that come with the gift of these special children. As a lawyer, I have the unique opportunity to...

Since 1996, Paul’s professional focus has been litigation of serious injury and insurance-related disputes. He holds a prestigious “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell©, demonstrating that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence.

During his first 13 years in practice, Paul defended insurance companies. However, in 2009 Paul moved his practice from a downtown skyscraper to the suburbs. Since then, he has been privileged to represent good people injured by the negligence of others. Paul litigates insurance disputes, injury claims, cases arising from motor vehicle and motorcycle collisions, cases arising from dog attacks, and cases arising from...

Personal Injury Lawyer in Portland - WE ARE "4OregonPeople" Bart Herron has been an attorney for more than 23 years and has focused his practice solely on personal injury, representing clients all over the Portland metro area as well as seriously injured people all over Oregon. With former experience as a licensed social worker and pro-tem prosecutor, Herron can understand the situation you are in due to personal injury after a serious accident. Attorney Herron and the firm's team of professionals are dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of each client. Attorney Herron has an extensive background in both negotiation...

Attorney Jeff Jorgensen is an enthusiastic, detail oriented lawyer and tenacious litigator who fights for his clients. While in law school, Mr. Jorgensen interned as a prosecutor for the City of Seattle, handling misdemeanor crimes. After law school Mr. Jorgensen worked for a premier Oregon insurance defense firm, where he honed his litigation skills. In 2016 he founded his firm, Jorgensen Legal, with the objective of assisting his clients in solving their legal problems.

Focused practice in high asset and complex divorce and custody issues.

Erin is a zealous and committed advocate for her clients and their families. Erin is licensed in both Oregon and Washington state, and has extensive experience in a broad range of family law litigation, including divorce, legal separation, custody and parenting time disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial agreements, relocation, and parentage/paternity cases. Erin’s practice centers around her commitment to tailoring her legal strategy to a client’s ultimate goals, whether that involves reaching an out-of-court settlement or pursuing a client’s interests aggressively at trial. Erin understands that family law is the most deeply personal way in which the law touches...

Mr. Rayfield is a partner with the Oregon personal injury law firm Nelson MacNeil Rayfield Trial Lawyers PC. He joined the law firm in 2009 and has been a partner with the firm since 2013. Mr. Rayfield’s pratice is entirely devoted to representing clients with oregon personal injury claims. Mr. Rayfield graduated from Western Oregon University in 2003 and Willamette University College of Law in 2006. In 2005, he worked for the Benton County District Attorney’s office as a law clerk. During this time, he gained valuable trial experience prosecuting DUIIs and other misdemeanor charges. Following...

As an attorney, I've enjoyed the opportunity to represent a variety of people trying to get through a very stressful moment in their lives. Noone wants to be brought to court, and being able to be the experienced and professional person to help them through the process is an honor and a joy. I believe in working to the greatest extent possible through collaboration and in disagreeing without being disagreeable, and I think the profession is best served when people take common-sense positions and don't fight every step of the way. After serving as the Lead Counsel for a major insurance...

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....

Donald's unwavering commitment to advocating for his clients stems from his upbringing in the tight-knit community of John Day, Oregon. He witnessed the power of collective support in celebrating achievements and assisting those in need, both during his formative years and upon returning to his hometown to establish his legal practice. This genuine local backing profoundly impacted him, shaping him into a more well-rounded attorney and reinforcing his dedication to championing others. His journey into the world of law began when his 8th-grade history teacher recognized his academic excellence and analytical skills, inviting him to join the Mock Trial team in...

Peter Diamond is a people-oriented attorney who was naturally drawn to Family Law after an extensive and diverse practice in Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and General Litigation.

Perry co-founded Green Light Law Group in 2015. He is a corporate and environmental attorney with almost 20 years of experience providing compliance advice as well as legal direction to public and private entities. Perry has served as both outside and in-house counsel to a variety of companies, investors, and government agencies throughout the United States, and has helped successfully launch several marijuana companies and projects. Perry’s years working on business processes, SEC, and environmental compliance, provide an intersectional qualification in the cannabis industry, where navigating compliance with complex regulatory implementation is a major barrier to entry and...

Attorney Mario Musil represents clients in all areas of immigration law.

Workers' Compensation is extremely complex and I've spent most of my career learning it, and practicing it, so that i can help you get the benefits you're entitled to. I do it with compassion, skill, and an understanding of both sides of the system. For many years I worked on "defense", which means I represented employers and an insurance company. It really wasn't for me, though. About 5 years ago I "switched sides" and began helping injured workers, and feel it was the right decision. I went to law school to help people, and I'm proud to be able to...

I grew up in Tualatin with a giant family, one biological brother and numerous informally adopted siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. I earned a BS at Western Oregon University and both a law degree and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution right here at Willamette University College of Law. If the academics matter to you, I was named outstanding Male Graduate of the class of 2009 at WOU and was ranked 8th in the class of 2012 at WUCL. I’m looking to help others who, like so many of my informal siblings, have problematic biological or marital families and need to make sure...

I started my career working with the Multnomah County District Attorney in the domestic violence unit. I am now pursuing my dream of working closely with people who need help getting divorced and keeping their kids. My goal is to guide every client through this process by listening to their needs. Every spouse and parent has a story, and I will give your story a powerful voice in the courtroom.

Paul R. Rundle is an experienced civil litigation and trial attorney who offers aggressive representation for clients with claims against lawyers for legal malpractice. Mr. Rundle has over 25 years of litigation and trial experience in state and federal courts throughout Washington and Oregon, including over 70 trials and hundreds of other civil cases resolved by motion or negotiated settlement. A former top-ten law school graduate and deputy district attorney, Mr. Rundle was a partner at a medium-sized civil litigation law firm before opening The Rundle Law Firm in 2003, currently with offices in Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.

Aaron Ferreira grew up in Livermore, California. As an undergrad, he attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), first studying Computer Science and then graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. After graduation, he got his feet wet in the legal profession by working for three years as a legal assistant in Shell Beach, California.



In 1997, Aaron entered the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon. While attending law school, he participated in law review as a Research Editor and then Articles Editor for the...

With over a decade of legal experience, Attorney Natalie Hedman has the in-depth knowledge and insights to help her clients find answers to their difficult questions. At Hedman Family Law, L.L.C., her team understands the challenges clients face, and they offer helpful guidance and compassionate care to help you get through your situation with hope and confidence. Ms. Hedman was awarded the Michael E. Haglund Award Multnomah Bar Association in 2012 for her commitment to her clients. Whether you are considering a divorce or you need to modify your child custody arrangements, her team stands ready to help.

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I am dedicated to your defense. My practice includes the full range of criminal cases including traffic tickets, minor in possession, drug manufacture and possession charges and domestic violence (DV) charges. I also do civil matters such as no contact orders, restraining orders and forfeitures. Having defended hundreds of cases, I have a established a reputation as a zealous advocate for my clients. I focus on reaching the best possible outcome for your case - whether a plea bargain or challenging the charge at trial.

I have been helping people address their debts through Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Debt Settlement for more than 25 years from my office located in Northeast Portland. I received my law degree from the University of Oregon and have been a member of the Oregon Bar since 1992.

I am a partner with Fitzwater Law. My practice consists of estate planning and administration, including the preparation of wills and trusts, gift and estate tax planning, special needs planning, and the administration of trusts and probate estates.

Estate planning and administration is the only area of law out there for me. There is no other area of law in which I would rather practice. Over the years I have discovered that my job typically consists of equal parts teaching, counseling and lawyering. Tellingly, teaching and psychology were the other careers I considered before deciding on law. I feel incredibly fortunate...

I primarily practice in the areas of product liability, aviation and commercial litigation. I have tried cases to juries through the state of Oregon.

Law Works is a full service law firm in historical downtown Portland. Lake Perriguey works to bring the best representation to the client. Lake filed the Oregon marriage equality case, Geiger v. Kitzhaber, advancing civil rights for GLBTQ Oregonians. Lake also represented Jamie Shupe, resulting in the first court order recognizing a non-binary individual. Lake has a long history of civil rights success. Lake Perriguey represents clients in a variety of practice areas. Rates vary depending on the case. House calls and alternative meeting environments can also be accommodated when applicable. Whatever your legal interest,...

Lillian Suelzle Watson became a lawyer in 2001. Lillian was born and raised in Gresham, Oregon and received her Associate's Degree from Mt. Hood Community College and her BA in Communications from Marylhurst University. She graduated from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark in December of 2000. Lillian is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the United States District Court in Oregon. She is also a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, (Family Law Estate, Planning and Debtor Creditor Sections), Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals, Oregon Mediation Association and the Gresham Chamber of...

Katia is a cannabis business litigator experienced in disputes concerning contracts, commercial leases, and business torts. Katia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Vermont Law School, where she was the Articles Editor for the Vermont Law Review, and received  numerous accolades, including a certificate in the Experiential Advocacy Program, the Endowed J. Scott Cameron Scholarship,  Vermont Law Academic Scholarship, and the CALI Excellence Awards for achieving the highest grades in Negotiation and Evidence.

Gretchen Mandekor is an accomplished, well-respected trial lawyer who specializes in representing plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits and the defense of legal malpractice matters. Over her career, she has successfully tried dozens of jury trials in both state and federal court. Before joining Rosenbaum Law Group, Gretchen founded and managed her own law firm from 2007 through 2014 after working at a large defense litigation firm in downtown Portland. Gretchen’s extensive experience representing insurance companies and their policyholders for almost two decades on the defense side is a unique asset in representing injured people. She knows how insurance...

Kyle's journey into the legal realm began at a young age when he participated in a mock trial as a fifth grader. This event, organized by Lewis & Clark law school students and held in the Clackamas County Courthouse, left a lasting impression on him, fueling his aspirations to become an attorney. His dedication to community service and helping others was nurtured through his involvement as an Eagle Scout, instilling in him values of respect, compassion, and kindness. Kyle proudly holds two degrees from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. He earned his bachelor's degree in history before pursuing a Juris Doctor...

I represent clients in immigration law, estate planning, and criminal defense matters.

My passion for immigration law comes from living abroad for several years. As the son of immigrants, I understand the importance of obtaining professional assistance when seeking immigration benefits such as Employment Authorization, Lawful Permanent Residency and U.S. Citizenship. I enjoy representing international clients from all walks of life and take pride in family unity.

Helping clients design estate plans is both an art and a science. I take pride in assisting individuals and couples wanting to “plan ahead”, preserve assets, and avoid the time and expense of probate. I...

Joshua Marquis is the Director of Legal Affairs and co-chair of the National Law Enforcement Council for Animal Wellness Action, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals by promoting, enacting, and enforcing good public policies.

He was District Attorney of Clatsop County from March 1994 until December 2018, being re-elected 6 times.

He was appointed a Circuit Judge Pro Tem by the Oregon Supreme Court for a term from October 2019 through September 2022.

A graduate of the University of Oregon Honors School and UofO School of Law, Marquis spent 12 years as a Deputy DA and Chief...

Chamber Dorheim believes that, after a relationship ends, people are still family—just in a different form. She approaches her cases in a way that preserves that family connection where possible.
Chamber has practiced family law in Oregon for more than 13 years. She enjoys the varied challenges that family law brings. One day she might be helping people come up with a good plan for their children and the next she might be creatively resolving financial issues. Her practice includes divorce, separation, child custody, restraining orders, and modifications of support and visitation.
Chamber joined Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law in June...

Mr. Gonzales has practiced law for over twenty-seven years and his practice is exclusively limited to immigration law. Mr. Gonzales is a member of the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Oregon Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Mr. Gonzales is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law and he holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Mr. Gonzales has handled hundreds of cases before the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) section, formerly known as the "INS", of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Gonzales has handled many cases...

Attorney Scott M. Hutchinson offers a free confidential bankruptcy consultation and affordable payment plans. He has practiced law since 1997 and successfully filed over 2,000 bankruptcies. Mr. Hutchinson's main practice area is bankruptcy law. He is thorough, professional, and gives personal one-on-one client service. In most circumstances, based Mr. Hutchinson's many years of practice experience he will have likely dealt with fact situations similar to yours. He will get your case filed right without any costly errors. Mr. Hutchinson understands that many people have serious debt issues that cause major stress in their lives. People...