Agness Business Lawyers

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...

Jonathan D. Mishkin, LL.M., has 15+ years as a practicing tax and estate planning attorney where he utilizes his extensive background in individual, corporate, international and real estate taxation along with knowledge in asset protection/estate planning techniques to consult with clients in matters of estate planning and tax mitigation strategies.

Mr. Mishkin has an economics and political science degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center where he served as the Graduate Tax Policy Scholar advising the United...

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...

Justice primarily focuses his practice on business, commercial, employment, and tort litigation. Justice's objective is to obtain favorable outcomes for each of his clients though competent and responsive legal advocacy. Justice leverages his litigation experience, including multiple jury and bench trials to meet and often exceed client expectations.

Justice also advises clients concerning various business matters including, but not limited to, entity creation, contracts, real estate, and licensure. Justice utilizes an industry-focused approach to help clients naviagate their business issues.

Justice provides labor and employment training for employers. The training focuses on the prevention of claims and how to mitigate and...

When it comes to the practice of law one thing is certain, experience counts. Tim has more than 27 years of experience as a lawyer. He is a native of Bend, Oregon and received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. Tim is passionate about the law and about helping his clients, and prides himself on providing excellent service at competitive rates. Tim's regional practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law. Tim is admitted to practice...

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...

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.

Eugene, Oregon, lawyer Mike Arnold is an experienced trial lawyer with countless hours in front of Oregon juries in state, municipal and federal court. He has a special interest in cases involving falsely accused criminal defendants or Oregon businesses being pushed around by large corporations or the government. Mike was voted the Best Lawyer for DUII in Eugene by the Eugene Weekly the first and only year they hosted that award. However, the votes he is most proud of are votes by groups of six and twelve that result in two word jury verdicts after very short deliberations....

Laura is currently serving as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Elgin. She has been an attorney for 20 years, having graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1998. She is admitted to practice law in Oregon, Arizona, and Utah, as well as 9 federal jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court Bar and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Laura has extensive trial and motion practice at all levels, including federal, state, county, and city courts. She has been both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney, and...

Ryan Ripp founded RHR Business Law, LLC for the purpose of making the legal system more accessible to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and investors. He has experience forming entities, providing securities law guidance, and drafting a wide array of business and employment contracts. While in law school, his legal thesis focused on making employee stock option plans and agreements more accessible to the startup community. Licensed to practice in Oregon.

De Alicante Law Group LLC's (DLG) dedication to serving others is reflected in delivering excellence in legal services, giving peace of mind, knowledge, confidence, and personalized legal solutions to clients in estate planning, probate and business law. DLG's 30 years of international experience across public and private sectors, and advanced experience and training in estates and tax law, brings needed depth and experience to clients in developing customized, trust-centered estate and tax planning, in representing clients through probate proceedings, and in representing clients in their business ventures from business formation, through the business life cycle and being there through the...

J. D., University of Oregon School of Law, certificate in Intellectual Property. B. A., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

Business Law, Construction Law, General Civil, Injury Law

General civil practice of law in The Dalles, Oregon, representing individuals and small businesses.

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.

For more than 40 years, Bob has handled shareholder, partnership & LLC disputes, securities & investment lawsuits & arbitrations. During that time, Bob has served as a mediator and arbitrator on more than 100 matters. Bob is the author of Oregon Securities Law Handbook, Oregon Corporate Law Handbook and numerous articles on business law. Bob is past Chair of OSB Securities Regulation Section and OSB Business Litigation Section. He is a past member of the OSB House of Delegates. Bob has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is included among Oregon Super Lawyers.

Kirk Nevada Walker is an attorney helping clients in Nevada and other states since 2008. Super Lawyers named Mr. Walker on the exclusive Mountain West Rising Stars list multiple years for litigation, which honor is received by no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the mountain states. Nevada Business Magazine also lists Mr. Walker as its "Legal Elite" comprising of only the top 4% of attorneys in the State of Nevada.


Mr. Walker enjoys an AV rating, which is the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell from judges and attorneys. Mr. Walker was named one of the top-rated lawyers in...

General practice trial attorney specializing in commercial litigation. Extensive trial experience in state and federal courts.

Rob Le Chevallier practices business law, business formation, estate planning, trust administration, real estate law, and corporate financing. Rob serves as corporate counsel for a variety of manufacturing and service companies. He has been described by the Oregonian as “the legal profession’s equivalent of a midwife” to hundreds of businesses in the Portland area.

Rob particularly focuses on the estate planning needs of business owners, who are often so preoccupied with their business that they neglect their own succession issues. Rob prepares estate plans for business owners and other high net-worth individuals and their families with an...

Sean was raised in the Portland area then attended college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he met his wife Danielle. After college, Sean worked for Enterprise Rent A Car in Spokane and Coeur D’Alene. Managing the various aspects of contracts inspired Sean to seek a law degree. He moved back to the Portland area to attend Willamette University College of Law. There, Sean was an Associate Editor of the Law Review, received a certificate in dispute resolution and graduated with honors.

Prior to moving to Redmond in 2013, Sean worked for the Marion...

Mr. Palmer will work tirelessly to resolve your matter effectively and efficiently. His goal is to provide the highest quality legal service. He strives to bring superior communication and compassion to the attorney-client relationship and is completely dedicated to individuals and to the pursuit of justice for them.

I handle civil litigation, business, real estate, and fiduciary litigation matters. For litigation matters, my focus is Oregon state court, although I also appear in Oregon Federal District Court. I am well-versed in all phases of litigation and comfortable taking a case to trial. Given the risk and expense of litigation, many cases settle before trial. I have participated in numerous mediations and judicial settlement conferences. However, sometimes settlement does not make sense and a client needs their day in court. I thoroughly enjoy the challenges and complexities that trial brings and feel at ease...

Jason is a self-starting, go-getting lawyer who takes a pragmatic approach to helping his clients. He co-founded Fortify Law because he was not satisfied with the traditional approach to providing legal services. He firmly believes that legal costs should be predictable, transparent and value-driven. Jason’s entrepreneurial mindset enables him to better understand his clients’ needs. His first taste of entrepreneurship came from an early age when he helped manage his family’s small free-range cattle farm. Every morning, before school, he would deliver hay to a herd of 50 hungry cows. In addition, he was responsible for sweeping "the shop" at...

Nothing makes me happier than to help clients through a complicated legal issue and have them come out the other side ready to move on with their lives. Whether you are going through a probate, guardianship, adoption, need an estate plan, or starting a business, I can help you through the process. As a sole practitioner I like to work closely with my clients. Your legal issues are important to me and I want to be accessible. I am also Of Counsel with the Harris Law Firm and can tap into a team of outstanding attorneys that can...

Practicing in the areas of maritime law, environmental and natural resources law, litigation.

Beau is accomplished in business, probate, real estate, and litigation, representing clients in numerous forums and within many practice areas. Beau has the knowledge and experience to assist in resolving your legal issues.

Benjamin Ybarra, Attorney at Law is a general practice that serves the Portland metropolitan area. I work with individuals and businesses in a variety of transactional areas and legal disputes.

As your attorney, my goal will always be to employer your decision making with sound counsel. You will be provided with personal service, precise communication, and legal counsel tailored to support your individual situation. Prior to completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1976, I had the opportunity to reside and work on an international archeological expedition in the Old City of Jerusalem. In 1981, I was awarded a Juris Doctor in New York City from Brooklyn Law School. I was selected as a national member in the Order of Barristers, a...

Douglas D. Smith
Franchise Smith, LLC
Attorney handling matters in franchising and multi-unit operations
Birthplace: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Education: Brigham Young University,
- Bachelor's degree in political science, 1976;
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University,
- Juris Doctorate, 1978
Licensed in Oregon and Utah

Doug Smith has specialized in franchise law since 1981 with an emphasis on structure and drafting of franchise agreements and disclosure materials; selection and registration of trademarks; compliance with state and federal franchise and business opportunity laws including the preparation of relevant disclosure and registration materials; and franchise related litigation. He has a working knowledge of French and Romanian.

He has...

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.

Will is a results-driven and passionate attorney who values transparency and honest communication with his clients. He understands that each client provides a unique and valuable perspective, and knows that the best way to succeed is to work together, with mutual respect. Will believes that the legal industry has too long been concerned with money and image, rather than results and good relationships. Will grew up in New Mexico, where his parents were serial entrepreneurs, operating numerous types of businesses. By the time he was a young adult, he had gained a wide variety of experience, ranging from working in an...

Raised in the Northwest. Private practice for over 20 years in the business/real estate areas. Extensive litigation experience, including in the Court of Appeals, Oregon Supreme Court, and federal courts as well.

Scott Mullins handles litigation in the areas of securities, FINRA arbitration, investment advisers, regulatory compliance, professional licensing, health insurance, and shareholder disputes. He also routinely defends individuals and companies in Government investigations and prosecutions involving these practice areas.

Prior to joining McGaughey Erickson, Scott was Senior Counsel at a commercial litigation firm, and before that, he worked as a securities regulator in Oregon, where he investigated dozens of registered investment advisers involving the sale of private placements, income assignments, notes, investment contracts, and structured settlements. Scott was also cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the...

Mr. Shean has practiced law in Oregon since 1993. The primarily focus of his practice is advising and litigating on behalf of small to medium-sized businesses and individuals. Mr. Shean has extensive experience in matters related to business law, complex contract disputes, real estate and construction law. Mr. Shean is both a legal advisor and a trial attorney. Bar Admissions: All courts of the State of Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit United States Tax Court

Alan has been practicing law for 25+ years. He focuses on tax, estate planning, and business law. He has worked in both private practice and in association with established law firms. Before becoming a lawyer, Alan owned and operated several businesses. When handling his cases, he draws from his hands-on experience as an entrepreneur, providing valuable insight on real estate, business law, wealth management, and more. Alan received his law degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, CA and his Master of Science degree in Taxation from Golden State University in San Francisco, CA.