Buxton Lawyers

Mr. Halttunen is an experienced trial attorney who protects the civil rights of individuals and those facing criminal charges. Mr. Halttunen has successfully represented many clients facing a range of criminal charges from misdemeanors to murder. Mr. Halttunen previously worked as a police officer where he had assignments including detectives where he was responsible for investigating cases that included financial fraud. Mr. Halttunen was also a member of the major crash teams and investigated many serious injury and fatal car crashes including as the lead investigator. Mr. Halttunen was also the Drug Recognition Expert for the crash team....

Marcus grew up in Salem, Oregon, watching his father, Marc Gunn, and grandfather, Robert Gunn, working as criminal defense attorneys. Marcus decided to continue the family legacy by receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy in 2018 from Brigham Young University and his J.D. from the Willamette University College of Law in 2021. Marcus is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCDLA) and the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), and the executive editor of the 2025 Trial Notebook, an OCDLA publication. Since 2021, Marcus has primarily practiced in criminal defense, while also assisting with expungements (motions to...

I first worked for Banks Law Office while I was in high school in 2013. I did not know much about the law back then, but I did what I could to help individual victims of broker misconduct take on corporate perpetrators. It was righteous work, and I loved it immediately. I left Banks Law Office to attend Claremont McKenna College, where I graduated in the top 15 percent of my class. I then also graduated from Cornell Law School in the top 15 percent of my class. After finishing school, I worked as an associate attorney in the antitrust practice...

Dedicated, Hardworking, and Compassionate Representation. Anne is an estate planning attorney in Washington and Oregon. Anne is the managing shareholder firmwide for the estate planning department at SKH Family law & Estate Planning, with offices located in Vancouver, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Bend, Oregon; and Astoria, Oregon. Her primary focus is estate planning, which includes anything from a simple will/trust to a complex will/trust, power of attorneys, trusts, and probate. She is passionate about helping others and tailoring estate plans to meet each client’s needs, as well as guiding her clients through the probate process. In addition, Anne has an extensive...

I am an attorney with over ten years of experience advising businesses in complex regulatory and economic environments. My practice is centered around business transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and administrative regulatory matters. I have worked extensively with both startups and established businesses, assisting them in navigating legal frameworks and achieving their strategic goals. I began my legal career in Washington State's cannabis industry in 2013, where I played a key role in interpreting emerging cannabis laws and advocating for regulatory developments through administrative channels. My experience in regulated industries is not limited to cannabis; I also provide companies with...

Most divorce or family law cases are unpleasant enough for the parties involved. Chris is an experienced divorce lawyer who firmly believes that it is his job to limit the misery for his clients and help set them up to live the best life possible. When it was suggested to him by an opposing attorney that his job was to fight for every last cent that his client could possibly get, Chris unequivocally responded that it wasn’t his job to leave people stewing in misery if there was another good option available. As a family law attorney, Chris isn’t afraid to fight...

Anna first joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook as a law clerk in 2012 while she finished her studies at University of Oregon School of Law. She transitioned to a lawyer in 2013, and she was then elected shareholder in 2019. Stahancyk, Kent & Hook became SKH Family Law and Estate Planning in 2024 where Anna continues to specialize in complex negotiation and litigation. Anna is licensed in Oregon and Washington, and she successfully represents clients across both states in all matters relating to family law including divorce, legal separation, domestic partnerships, custody, parenting time, property division, spousal support, child...

Efrem Lawrence is the founder and managing attorney of E.L. Law Firm, with offices in Lake Oswego, Portland, and Clackamas, Oregon. His practice focuses on estate planning and personal injury (car collisions). Efrem is licensed in Oregon and Washington, and has nearly a decade of experience helping individuals and families plan for the future, recover after injuries, and protect what matters most. Efrem brings a personal, compassionate approach to the practice of law. After overcoming life-altering injuries himself, he committed his career to helping others navigate difficult times with clarity and confidence. His estate planning services are trusted by financial advisors,...

Laurel joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in 1999 and was elected a shareholder in 2004. Stahancyk Kent & Hook transitioned to SKH Family Law and Estate Planning in 2024 where Laurel remains as a senior litigator. Laurel litigates family law cases throughout the states of Oregon and Washington, successfully representing clients in all matters relating to family law, which can include: divorce, legal separation, domestic partnership, modification of spousal support and child support, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Laurel is most recognized for her complex financial and business interest cases as well as high-conflict, custody parenting time matters and modifications....

Shareholder Arthur Saito manages SKH, P.C.'s Astoria office. He has practiced law in Oregon since 1999. Before joining SKH, Arthur worked at a private law firm in Hillsboro, Oregon, and then for St. Andrew Legal Clinic’s Washington County branch office, where he provided legal representation in the areas of domestic relations, adoption, and estate planning.