Shaniko Lawyers

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...

Lowell McKelvey is an injury lawyer, arbitrator and mediator in Portland, Oregon. Lowell specializes in motor vehicle injuries, Onewheel electric skateboard injuries and nursing home neglect and abuse. Lowell has 20+ years' experience in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accident cases. He is a national leader in Onewheel electric skateboard product liability injury cases. And, he has a passion for helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. A former prosecutor and insurance defense lawyer, Lowell puts his trial skills and experience with insurance companies to work, helping injured people find real world solutions....

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...

Experienced Legal Representation For Workers' Compensation Injuries! Nathan graduated with honors from Willamette University College of Law. While at Willamette Nathan was a member of Law Review and the Journal of International Law and Dispute Resolution. He also served as the President of the Christian Legal Society, tried misdemeanor cases as a student prosecutor with the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, participated in the family law clinic and clerked for Tyler Smith & Associates, P.C., where he played a key role in some of the initial property analysis that led to a $6,000,000 victory for the Oregon School for the Blind...

Virgil Royer, a graduate of the Willamette School of Law, practices law to assist people navigate through and successfully put behind the difficult times in their life. Mr. Royer represents people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and any accident that was caused by someone else's negligence. He enjoys helping people receive the compensation that they deserve. Mr. Royer will pursue your matter to trial to get a just award. Mr. Royer stays active within his community and enjoys doing all he can to pursue justice for his clients.

ROYER & ASSOCIATES and their staff are dedicated to assisting...

Rex K. Daines graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 1995 with a JD and from Utah State University in 1992 with a BA in accounting with a minor in Finance. Mr. Daines is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Districts of Oregon and the Western District of Washington and the Eastern District of Washington and the State Courts of Oregon and Washington.

Rex Daines started working for Eric Olsen as a law clerk while in law school in 1993 and was hired full time once he finished law school and passed the...

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...

Charley Gee is an experienced personal injury attorney with offices in Portland and Lincoln City. He exclusively represents people against big insurance companies and corporations and the lawyers they hire to minimize or destroy people's claims. Charley handles claims statewide in Oregon, and has experience in the investigation and resolution of countless motor vehicle crashes (including bicycle and pedestrian cases), product liability, and wrongful death claims, as well as dangerous premises and animal attack cases. Charley started his legal career at the lowest rung, as a file clerk and legal assistant, so he understands not...

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...

I am passionate about the law and how to use it to help you. Since I was a child I was fascinated by the law and its unique ability to solve people's problems. I pride myself in constant learning and practice. I know that regardless of the legal question or situation you may find yourself in, it is likely the most important issue in your life. My goal is to answer your questions and resolve your issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, so that you can get back to your life with as little hassle...

Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo is a trial lawyer within the Rosenbaum Law Group. After graduating from the Willamette University College of Law, she immediately joined our team. In her time here, she has successfully tried, advocated, and resolved hundreds of cases against insurance companies and those who have negligently or intentionally injured innocent people. Ashley's experience with the Rosenbaum Law Group includes representing victims from car crashes, bike injuries, pedestrian injuries, product liability claims, wrongful death claims, and premises liability claims. During law school, she externed for Judge Janice Wilson in the Multnomah County Circuit Court and clerked at...

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....

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...

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...

Josh Lamborn represents victims of crime and injured persons in criminal and civil cases. Mr. Lamborn graduated with honors while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University Chico in 1993. Mr. Lamborn graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1997 with over 20 misdemeanor criminal jury trials under his belt as an intern at the Multnomah District Attorney's Office.

After passing the Oregon State Bar Exam in August 1997 Josh Lamborn began his career as a Multnomah County Prosecutor. He prosecuted crimes ranging from Rape to Robbery to Aggravated Murder. In his...

John is a international lawyer with multiple post graduate degrees from both U.S. and European schools. He is a certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Controls Specialist. He has extensive multifaceted experience in business law and litigation.

I represent workers, never employers, in sexual harassment and other discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. Our clients only pay our attorney fee if we win.

Lisa Porter, Esq., Managing Partner (admitted in OR and WA) grew up in Southern Oregon. She was raised by a mother with a disability. After years of debilitating symptoms that were progressive, her mother was finally diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After high school, Lisa became a lead paralegal for eight years for a handicapped attorney. From an early age, Lisa understood the day to day struggles of those with disabilities whether at home or in the work place. Because of this, Lisa developed a strong passion for helping those with disabilities. She went on to graduate from Lewis and Clark...

As a family law practitioner, I am motivated by helping people through complex and emotionally difficult legal situations. I work with each client to define their goals and then provide an effective strategy well supported in the law to achieve those objectives. I focus my practice on family law issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and relocation. I also handle collaborative divorce, de facto parentage and non-parental custody, step-parent adoption, and LGBT family law. Before becoming an attorney, I worked for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office as a legal advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual...

As the founder of Gray Law, LLC, Clackamas County attorney Shanon Grey offers legal representation to people accused of a crime. For more than 13 years, Attorney Grey has worked in the legal field. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Grey was a prosecutor in Multnomah County for several years. He is a received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri Columbia and his law degree from the Oklahoma City University School of Law. For a free consult, please contact his firm today.

Alycia Herriott is an experienced Oregon trial attorney working primarily out of the firm’s Bend office. Alycia’s practice focuses on DUII Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Victim’s Rights in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and Klamath Counties. Prior to working with Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group, Alycia had ten successful years as a Deputy District Attorney in both Deschutes County and Clackamas County, including time as a Special Assistant US Attorney in the Portland US Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Alycia handled over 100 jury trials, including Homicide, Vehiclular Manslaughter, Measure 11 offenses and DUII’s. Alycia’s extensive knowledge of...

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...

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Rhett L. Bernstein received his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College with a specialized certificate in criminal law and procedure. During law school he clerked for the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office and Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Thom. He prosecuted major felonies as a deputy district attorney in the Willamette Valley before founding his law firm in the Portland area in 2005. He developed his firm to offer specialties in criminal representation, estate planning and probate. Rhett L. Bernstein has provided prosecutorial services to...

Licensed since 1997 to practice law in Oregon. Serving Hermiston, Pendleton, and surrounding areas since 1999.

Tom D’Amore’s practice emphasizes serious personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and other complex litigation. His law firm, D’Amore Law Group, has been seeking justice for injured people and their families in Oregon, Washington and California since 1994. Tom D’Amore has earned a reputation among insurance companies and corporations as an ethical, experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney. He is often asked to assist other attorneys and law firms with difficult cases throughout the U.S. Tom is deeply committed to both his clients and the legal community. He serves on the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee...

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....

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.

For over twenty-five years Karen has been assisting businesses and individuals turn ideas into patents. Her practice focuses on patent prosecution (the process of obtaining a patent). Karen has written and/or prosecuted patents in technological categories such as machines and tools, medical and dental devices and processes, construction, consumer products, sporting equipment, toys and games, and computer-related inventions. She also has extensive experience with design patents. Karen’s practice includes opinion work (e.g. patentability, noninfringement, and infringement).

Karen realizes that each client has unique intellectual property needs and uses creative solutions to help her clients achieve their goals. Karen takes the time...

Graduating from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Chemistry Education in 1997, Hershall went on to teach high school chemistry, physics, math and biology before owning and operating multiple businesses and later graduating from St. Mary’s School of Law with a Juris Doctorate.

Hershall has a proven track record of success practicing law. His diverse background, persistence and result-orientated drive benefits hundreds of satisfied clients, like you, achieve remarkable results. He has practiced in personal injury, contested wills and trusts and criminal defense. Since joining the outstanding team of attorneys at Cornerstone Law Group he has focused on...

As founder of the law practice The Hughes Companies/ Hughes Law, Bend lawyer Michael R. Hughes offers Oregonians accused of crimes or injured in accidents committed legal representation. He has been practicing as a lawyer since 1999, and he has handled thousands of cases. Attorney Hughes is an aggressive and confident litigator with years of trial of experience, and he has completed the extremely selective Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College program for trial skills. Contact his firm today for a consultation.

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...

For over a decade, Lauren Nowierski-Stadnick has been litigating complex civil disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Lauren’s practice includes a wealth of experience in all aspects of civil litigation: from pre-suit investigations through trial. Her investigative and advocacy skills have contributed to over $100M in pretrial settlements in numerous matters. Throughout her legal career, Lauren has also been heavily involved in pro bono matters, including asylum, litigated divorce, and unemployment-related issues. Her current practice is dedicated to counseling individuals and businesses, helping them understand and protect their rights and navigating any...

Valuing his client relationships above all else, Jack Dekovich does everything in his power to find optimal solutions for their issues. Clients quickly perceive that he genuinely cares about them and are confident about his sound advice. Jack represents clients in all areas of family law and is a strong advocate in the courtroom. Although he continuously seeks alternative means to resolve disputes, he begins preparing for trial on day one and is immediately ready if litigation is ultimately required.

Rosemary was born and raised in Ontario, Canada and received her undergraduate degree in English at Nipissing University. She moved to the United States to attend law school at Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts, and then made her permanent home in Oregon in 2008.

Rosemary began helping consumer debtors while in law school. She worked for a debtor’s attorney and Chapter 7 Trustee until graduation. Upon graduation and admittance to the Oregon State Bar, she began representing debtors in bankruptcy court; her practice has been dedicated to representing debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases from the...

Darren P. Cross is a founder and principal of Cross Nadel LLC. He is highly experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of bankruptcy, immigration and trademark and copyright law. After operating his own law firm in Boston for nearly fifteen years, Darren co-founded Cross Nadel LLC to provide individual and business clients with the same excellent service for which he is known in a more accessible and flexible setting. Darren has spent his career working compassionately and directly with clients to guide them through some of their most difficult and important financial, citizenship and business decisions. He...

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...

Nathan Piers-VanderPloeg is a native Oregonian born and raised in the Portland area. He graduated with a degree in Political Science from Linfield College in 2005 and earned his law degree from the University of Oregon in 2011. While working for the Lane County District Attorney as a third-year law student, Nathan tried and won five cases, including a seven count felony jury trial. Following his graduation from law school, Nathan worked as an associate in a general litigation firm, focusing his personal practice on the areas of Employment Law, Personal Injury, and criminal defense. He has handled a...