Wasco Lawyers

Peak Franchise Law focuses on franchise law and areas of law that complement the franchise legal practice, including business entity formations; trademark law; business sales and acquisitions; intellectual property rights; and a variety of commercial contracts.

With respect to franchise law, the firm creates and reviews Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), prepares and files state franchise registrations, advises on franchise relationship matters, negotiates franchise-related contracts, helps U.S. companies expand internationally through franchising and licensing, helps international companies franchise in the United States, and provides other franchise legal services.

With respect to business sales and acquisitions, the firm represents buyers and sellers...

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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.

I live and work in Pendleton, OR, and also practice out of our Hermiston Office Location. I specialize in Family Law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, spousal and child support, asset division, and more. I offer low cost consultations and provide dedicated service to my clients. Experience the difference my legal services provide.

We help families and business owners plan for now and the future. This is done through estate planning and business planning. Our process is to educate clients about opportunities - and problems - they or their family may encounter down the road. Next, we help them identify their priorities and goals, and then develop a plan to accomplish those goals. This sometimes involves using advanced legal structures and techniques, but we keep the explanations straight forward and understandable. After all, a great plan isn’t that great if you don’t understand it. Quality planning that you understand is...

As founder of Angel Law, P.C., Portland personal injury lawyer Patrick Angel vigorously advocates on behalf of victims of injury and medical malpractice.

Patrick has been practicing law in Oregon for almost two decades, and possesses considerable trial experience. Mr. Angel has handled a wide range of legal matters, including complex cases such as medical malpractice claims against hospitals and medical professionals, wrongful death cases and catastrophic injury cases.

He is a former Marine and a graduate of the Lewis and Clark Law School. Attorney Angel has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Edition 2014 - 2020. He is...

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....

At Shulman DuBois LLC, we will give you and your case the consideration it deserves. The insurance companies have the money, power, and personnel to bully the injured and overwhelmed - we are dedicated to helping you fight back. At a time when your insurance company is not giving you the thoughtfulness, concern, and respect that you deserve, we will be there to bring the facts to light and set the situation right. Serving Portland, Oregon, as well as the surrounding areas, we represent people in our community who are struggling in the wake of a serious accident. As active community...

James Oberholtzer has provided legal services to clients for over 35 years. He has provided legal representation to: Families. Estate planning, family wealth planning, wills and trusts, taxation of wills and trusts, guardianship and conservatorships, creation and administration of trusts, and probate of estates. Entrepreneurs. Closely held companies, family partnerships and individual entrepreneurs in formation and finance of enterprises, acquisitions and joint ventures, strategic planning and executive compensation, entity governance, integration of tax, legal and business objectives, protection of intellectual property and selection and supervision of local counsel. Senior Housing. Senior housing owners and operators...

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...

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...

ABOUT EDIE ROGOWAY I have been a Portland-based trial lawyer for the past 20 years, the last ten of which have been in private practice representing criminal defense clients in state and federal court. A key strength and my favorite part of practicing law is building relationships, and I take great pride in the customer service component of my job. I am personally involved in each stage of every case, from strategy and investigation to motion practice to alternative resolutions, and jury trial. I began my career as a Multnomah County Public Defender. During this time, I gained...

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

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...

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.

In 30 years of law practice, Dean Alterman has advised private businesses and real estate investors across a range that includes buying, selling, and leasing commercial and multi-family real estate, negotiating development agreements, forming condominiums, acquiring and selling businesses, and the other legal matters that come up in the business world. Known for his unusual memory and his mathematical mind, Dean brings to his practice the experience of eight years in real estate sales, two terms on a county planning commission, and a stint as an outside director of a community bank and its holding company.
Dean frequently speaks and writes...

At Shulman DuBois LLC, we will give you and your case the consideration it deserves. The insurance companies have the money, power, and personnel to bully the injured and overwhelmed - we are dedicated to helping you fight back. At a time when your insurance company is not giving you the thoughtfulness, concern, and respect that you deserve, we will be there to bring the facts to light and set the situation right. Serving Portland, Oregon, as well as the surrounding areas, we represent people in our community who are struggling in the wake of a serious accident. As active community...

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...

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...

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.

Mr. Kaplan is a father of two boys and resides in SW Portland, Oregon. When he is not working he is usually backpacking or rock climbing. He began practicing law in 1998 and opened Kaplan Law, LLC, in 2003. Kaplan Law is a law firm dedicated to helping injury victims and their families achieve justice. Mr. Kaplan believes in getting to know his clients on a personal level so he can understand their cases, what their needs are, and what is the best resolution for them. Mr. Kaplan takes on difficult cases that focus involve severe injuries from motor vehicle...

I am Sara, I represent injured and disabled individuals with Social Security Disability (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Oregon Workers’ Compensation, Third-Party and other Personal Injury claims. I have been practicing law in Oregon since 1981. I am a member of the Oregon State Bar, Federal District Court for the District of Oregon, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), Oregon Workers’ Compensation Association (OWCA), and the Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS).

I represent clients throughout Oregon, but primarily in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill Counties. Contact me at 503 620-3171 or at slgabin@pacifier.com. If I...

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...

Jeff’s practice is primarily family law and criminal defense. He enjoys complex family law cases, involving businesses and other complicated scenarios. He has also done work in construction defect cases. Jeff especially enjoys helping people to clean up their criminal record through vacations/expungements and restoring rights to buy firearms.
In addition to helping establish compliance procedures for highly regulated industries, he is also certified in Collaborative Law. Jeff is an avid believer in alternative dispute resolution, due to its low-conflict approach to settling a dispute outside of the courtroom, and the benefits it serves to all parties involved.

Chad Stavley is a personal injury trial lawyer based in Portland, Oregon. He accepts cases throughout Oregon and Washington. He accepts serious injury cases involving motor vehicles, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, bicycle accidents, LYFT/UBER accidents, and trucking accidents. He also handles medical malpractice cases and cases involving denied medical care in jails or inadequate medical care given to inmates in local jails and prisons. He also handles cases where people are injured in dog attacks and where people are hurt in on-the-job incidents. Chad has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including: - $3.55...

Robert concentrates his practice on criminal law, some family law matters, and some general litigation. Robert's criminal practice ranges from DUII cases to domestic violence cases to property crimes, such as theft, ID theft, and forgery. Robert also enjoys working on cases involving family law matters such as restraining and stalking orders. Robert also represents clients in personal injury matters such as car accidents and slip and fall injuries.

Robert strives to follow the philosophy that everyone deserves a good, competent, and dedicated criminal defense attorney in the defense of their legal and constitutional rights. Robert also believes that a person...

Teresa Foster is Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin's Vancouver office. A former social worker, she is now regarded as one of the most skilled family law attorneys in Vancouver. Teresa is a knowledgeable and formidable advocate with exceptional courtroom skills who focuses her practice on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth property division, complex child custody issues, international family law, relocation, third party custody, and unmarried couples. She has successfully litigated cases in both Washington and Oregon. Teresa believes in providing her clients with personalized and responsive service, keeping her clients informed on the status of...

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

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...

Jeff moved his practice to Lake Oswego in 2006. Since then, he and his team have helped numerous businesses and individuals navigate through turbulent legal waters. When the housing and banking crisis hit hard, Jeff was one of the few attorneys in Oregon who was willing to take on the complex defense litigation against the banks and mortgage servicers to help Oregon homeowners fight to save their homes from foreclosure. He has been instrumental in shaping Oregon foreclosure practice, most notably with successful appeals in US Bank vs. Vettrus, 285 Or App 629 (2017) and US Bank vs. McCoy, 290...

Jeff Napoli practices principally in the areas of employment and tort litigation. Prior to co-founding Gilroy & Napoli, Jeff was a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. There, Jeff became a seasoned trial attorney, trying over 50 cases. Today, he uses his trial experience to maximize results for his clients. Jeff is admitted to practice law in all the state courts in Oregon and the United District Court for the District of Oregon. Additionally, Mr. Napoli is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyer’s Association and the Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington County Bar Associations. ...

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...

John’s practice is almost exclusively in the context of business and commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on litigating limited liability company, corporate and partnership disputes, state and federal securities claims, construction contract and lien enforcement actions, and probate and trust matters in Oregon and Washington. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict and litigated hundreds of cases through arbitration, summary determination, or other successful adjudication. With a family background in business ownership, John possesses unique insight into his clients’ personal investment in and commitment to running successful businesses. Consequently, he prides himself on keeping his clients’ ultimate goals in...

Registered patent attorney with several years of experience in practicing intellectual property (IP) law, particularly in the areas of preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, patentability and infringement analyses, strategic IP counseling, and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Tom is an experienced professional dedicated to protecting his clients' rights, ensuring they receive the highest quality representation.

Jeff focuses his practice on estate planning, administration, and litigation. His practice grows from his experience in academic and pharmaceutical research, where he worked closely with oncology patients undergoing experimental treatments. He enjoys tackling complex issues, while keeping his clients’ real-world needs at the forefront of every decision. Jeff listens carefully to his clients to help them find the solution that’s right for them. His experience with scientific research taught him to be resilient and creative, and he enjoys applying this approach to advocate for his clients today.

Greg Byrne has practiced real estate, homeowner association, business and personal injury litigation in Oregon since 1971.