Areas of Practice

Insurance Coverage

We provide legal analysis of insurance contracts to provide coverage interpretation for insurers and those insured and we offer representation in coverage litigation.

Environmental Law

We strive for practical solutions to these often complex issues. We offer environmental compliance advice as well as litigation concerning the cause and effect of contamination. We direct cases as appropriate to mediation, environmental compliance or litigation.

Civil Litigation

We work hard to meet our client’s needs from evaluation of claims and formulation of defense plans to investigation and discovery. This includes aggressive preparation and participation in arbitration, mediation or trial.  Our ultimate goal is to achieve the most economic result. Our practice encompasses the following:

• Auto liability – trucking
• Premises liability – private & commercial
• Product liability
• Construction
  • Defects
  • Employers Liability Act/Injuries
• Admiralty/Maritime
• False arrest
• Municipal liability
  • Civil rights
  • Police misconduct – abuse of force
• Employment
  • Discrimination
  • Wrongful termination
• Defamation
  
  • Libel
  • Slander
• Business torts
  
  • Interference with contract
  • Trade libel -- Fraud -- Negligence

Appellate Practice

Oregon Court of Appeals
Washington Court of Appeals
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

ADR (Arbitration & Mediation)

Where appropriate we direct our clients to arbitration or mediation.
We also serve as arbitrators or mediators for other attorneys.