Westfir Lawyers

Chris Kuhlman represents everyday Minnesotans in high stakes litigation against some of the most powerful entities in the country - large corporations, insurance companies, and government agencies. He relishes representing the underdog and proudly represents Plaintiffs in wrongfully termination and sexual harassment matters, citizens who have been subjected to excessive force at the hands of the police, and those wrongfully accused of a crime they did not commit. As a small boutique trial firm in Minneapolis, Kuhlman Law takes on a select number of cases that need to be brought and fights tirelessly for his clients.

I grew up on the East Coast and attended the University of Vermont, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. After graduating, I worked in the snowboarding industry, and in 2014, I decided to enroll at Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. In 2017, I earned my Juris Doctor, passed the California Bar Exam, and began working as an Associate Attorney for Action Sports Law Group (ASLG) in Oceanside, California. At ASLG, I focused on athlete immigration law, contract review, and various sports-related matters, collaborating with top professional athletes from around the world. In 2019,...

Stephanie M. Palmblad is an estate planning and probate attorney at Willamette Legacy Law in Salem, Oregon. She assists clients with creating wills, trusts, and other documents to help manage their affairs. In probate matters, she helps clients finalize their loved ones' estates or create guardianships or conservatorships for their family members. She began work in this practice area in 2011, and found she has a passion for enabling families to create plans that meaningfully communicate their values to their loved ones. Stephanie attended Willamette University and Willamette College of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. While in law school...

Estate planning is my passion. I enjoy working with clients to create individualized and unique estate plans. Every client is different and every client has different needs. I make it a priority to make sure my clients understand their estate plans and how it will help them during their life and what will after their death. I work with clients of all income and assets levels. I also assist trustees during the administration of trusts and help personal representatives during the probating of an estate. Many of my estate plans come as packages, meaning my clients will pay a flat...

Joel joined Weatherford Thompson in 2002 after working one year with a law firm in Eugene, Oregon. A Washington state native before moving to Oregon in 1998, Joel utilizes his experience to assist individuals, businesses, developers, property owners, employers, and farmers in the Linn and Benton Counties. Joel is active in the Linn County Bar and the state bars, and has served as a member of the Oregon House of Delegates. He also volunteers for the Mid-Willamette YMCA, the Corvallis Community Children’s Centers, Peer Court, United Way, as well as several other smaller non-profit organizations. On his off time,...

Attorney Sarah M. Litowich is an Oregonian through and through with roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. She is grateful for these big, broad Oregon roots because she learned the value of hard work and building and maintaining strong relationships. She earned her law degree at the University of Oregon while also earning an advanced degree in Conflict Resolution, giving her even more understanding and insight into how to get the best results for her clients. Her legal career has taken her to Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley where she now calls home.
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Lucie was born and raised in Paris, France. Since she was a child and likely due to the influence of American movies, she dreamt of living in the United States. She decided to make her dream come true, and after graduating with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Paris X, with Honor, she traveled to the United States and studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, to improve her English. Upon returning to France, she continued to learn English to ensure she could practice law in America. Lucie studied for a Master's Degree at the University of...

Sam Cohn graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2021. During law school, Sam externed for the Honorable Judge Matthew Williams at the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington. He also worked in the University of Washington Low Income Tax Clinic, helping low income families resolve their tax issues. After graduation, Sam began working at the Bend, Oregon, office of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook. Sam believes that preparation and thoroughness are key to obtaining the best outcome for his clients. He prides himself on reducing stress for his clients by communicating and explaining the...

I have provided quality representation for my clients since I was admitted to practice law in 2006. I began my career by assisting a senior judge behind the bench. This gave me invaluable insight into how I wanted to practice law. I then litigated as a criminal defense attorney for the first few years of my practice. This gave me ample experience as a trial attorney. For the past several years, I have practiced in the areas of Family Law and Estate Planning, which has provided me the tools I need to help resolve conflicts, mediate, or go to trial,...

James Martin has been raising his family on Oregon's south coast since 2008. Previously, he graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1999. James served as a law clerk to a federal judge in Arizona before spending several years in the commercial litigation and school law sections of a large firm in Phoenix.

James opened his Coos Bay law practice in 2018 after many years as a house husband and public servant. He spent seven years as a member of the Coos Bay School Board, where he also ran the successful 2017 facilities...

Dan is dedicated to providing his clients with top-tier legal representation when facing criminal charges. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has handled everything from DUIIs to serious felony cases, including Measure 11 offenses. His approach is simple but effective—he listens carefully to his clients, meticulously examines the evidence, and crafts a defense strategy aimed at achieving the best possible outcome. Whether pursuing a case dismissal, negotiating a plea deal, or taking a case to trial, Dan is committed to guiding his clients through the legal process with skill and determination. A Career Built in the Courtroom For more than three years,...