Cheshire Lawyers

Nick Heydenrych is an experienced litigator with over 15 years of practice in criminal defense. Throughout his career, he has represented clients across a broad spectrum of cases— handling everything from misdemeanor DUIs to complex felony cases, always with an eye toward conflict reduction and real, positive outcomes for his clients. He thrives on the challenge of finding thoughtful, client-centered solutions for the good people he represents. Prior to joining Reynolds Defense Firm, Nick served in a variety of legal roles that have shaped his multifaceted perspective. He has worked in both private and public defense settings, including as Managing Attorney...

Ricky is passionate about helping good people through difficult times, using his legal expertise, life experience, and unwavering commitment to guide clients toward the best possible outcome. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life comes naturally—shaped by his upbringing, military service, and diverse legal background. Born to Ecuadorian immigrants, Ricky grew up witnessing firsthand the power of perseverance, hard work, and resilience. His journey hasn’t been a straight path—after leaving high school, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served on active duty, including a tour in Afghanistan. That experience instilled in him discipline, adaptability, and a...

MISSION: Our mission is to respectfully and compassionately assist individuals with disabilities in achieving a sense of dignity through financial stability and healthcare access. I run a small law firm focused on Social Security Disability and SSI, Veterans' Benefits (although I am not accepting new VA cases currently), and related administrative law matters. I bring a wealth of experience and a deep compassion for others to my work, helping those who need or seek assistance in navigating the complexities of administrative law. We provide direct personal interaction with our law firm and we are personally committed to doing everything within...

I am Todd Huegli, a leading medical malpractice lawyer based in Portland, Oregon, with 17 years of dedicated experience in representing clients on legal matters and specializing in helping patients who have suffered due to medical negligence. Throughout my distinguished career, I have successfully taken more than 50 complex cases to verdict. I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients and consistently earn the prestigious SuperLawyer rating from my peers. Known for my aggressive advocacy and meticulous attention to detail, I combine a deep understanding of the intricacies of medical malpractice law with an unwavering commitment to justice....

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...

I am Javier D. Spyker, an attorney with a focus on estate planning, probate, and advising small businesses. I also manage a portfolio of real estate business clients, facilitating both the sale and purchase of commercial and residential properties. I earned my undergraduate degree from Portland State University and my law degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where I am licensed to practice. I am recognized for my knowledge in trust and estate matters and my steadfast commitment to ensuring access to justice. From 2021 to 2022, I served as an Adjunct Professor of Wills and Trusts at the Northwestern...

Kenneth is an experienced attorney with an engineering background who helps clients successfully navigate complex transactions involving energy, and advocates for clients before state and federal utility commissions. Specialties: Complex commercial transactions, particularly related to energy, including: power purchase agreements; interconnection agreements; security agreements; and land transactions.

At Baxter Law, LLC, our founder is devoted to seeing that his clients receive the high standards of professional representation that they need after an arrest or accusation. His experience in criminal litigation includes being a former Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney and prior Treasurer and President of the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Association. His extensive experience in the courtroom has greatly benefitted those facing a variety of charges ranging from DUIIs to murder.

Born and raised in Medford, Mike is a native of Southern Oregon and loves all that the area has to offer. Following his graduation from South Medford High, Mike played basketball at Portland State and Western Oregon before finishing his undergraduate degree at Southern Oregon University. Competing at a high level in basketball has taught Mike the value of hard work, commitment, communication and teamwork. He strives everyday to apply these lessons to his professional life as an attorney and is committed to providing the best possible service to his clients.

Currently, Mike lives in Medford with his wife and two...

Gary R. Johnson is a personal injury lawyer and has been advocating cases since 1994. He began his career as am attorney in Portland, Oregon, representing people injured in car accidents, and has tried and won many jury trials. In 2003, he started leading the litigation department of a law firm in Bend, allowing him the opportunity to practice personal injury law while raising his family in beautiful Central Oregon. He now uses his 28+ years of experience to ensure his clients are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries. Philosophy: I believe in fairness. People harmed in car or slip and fall...

With over a decade of legal experience, Attorney Natalie Hedman has the in-depth knowledge and insights to help her clients find answers to their difficult questions. At Hedman Family Law, L.L.C., her team understands the challenges clients face, and they offer helpful guidance and compassionate care to help you get through your situation with hope and confidence. Ms. Hedman was awarded the Michael E. Haglund Award Multnomah Bar Association in 2012 for her commitment to her clients. Whether you are considering a divorce or you need to modify your child custody arrangements, her team stands ready to help.

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ETHAN P. MEANEY is a practicing attorney in Bend, Oregon and focuses in the area of DUII criminal defense. Prior to that he was managing partner at the DWI GUYS criminal defense law firm in Minnesota. Ethan Meaney graduated magna cum laude from Northern State University in 1996 and graduated in 1999 from the University of South Dakota School of Law in the top quarter of his class. Immediately out of law school Meaney was a Minnesota judicial clerk for the Honorable Richard C. Perkins, Minnesota First Judicial District Court Judge. He then joined the firm of...

Patricia grew up in Montana. She graduated with honors from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. She worked for several years in California after graduating from college before returning to law school. She graduated magna cum laude from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon in 1993.

She clerked for the Honorable Edward Levy of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 1993-1994 in Portland, OR. Upon completing that one-year assignment, she moved to Bend, OR, to begin working for Merrill O'Sullivan. She was with that firm for nearly 12...

For over 25 years, our trusted Bend estate planning attorneys have guided Central Oregon families through wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship with compassion. Specializing in minimizing taxes, avoiding costly probate disputes, and safeguarding assets, we craft tailored solutions for conservatorships, elder law, and incapacity planning. Our local expertise ensures your legacy aligns with Oregon’s laws while protecting loved ones—from assigning guardians for minors to managing high-value properties. Whether navigating blended families, digital assets, or Medicaid eligibility, we prioritize clarity and family harmony. Our Attorneys are passionate about what they do. See What's Possible, From Every Angle.

I am a litigator and I focus my practice on fighting for you and your family. My goal is to run a professional and effective law firm that can help you with whatever problems life has created. If you have been charged with a crime, if you are under investigation by law enforcement, or if you have been charged with a DUI or other traffic offense, then you should call and speak to me as soon as possible. I am dedicated to your interests and I will be a powerful and effective advocate for you.

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...

Natalie's practice consists of estate planning, real estate law, drafting and negotiating employment contracts as well as general contract negotiations, dispute resolution, establishing and maintaining corporations, LLCs and other business entities, representing clients in both restructuring and mergers, advising on regulatory compliance for her clients, providing guidance and legal support for her business clients' day-to-day operations, as well as trademark and copyright protection. Prior to making Oregon her home, Natalie practiced as a business transactional attorney in NYC for a number of years. She worked in the investment banking division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and in the legal...

Attorney Justin Rosas received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, where he graduated with honors, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He then earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University, and went on to become a graduate from the National Defense College in Macon, Georgia. Mr. Rosas is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the State Professional Responsibility Board, the Federal Bar Association, the board of the Inn of Courts and serves as the regional coordinator for the Classroom Law Project’s...

Shawn Kollie focuses on Criminal Defense and Second Amendment Rights across the State of Oregon. Shawn has practiced in almost every county in Oregon and the Federal Courts. Kollie Law, PC in Medford, Oregon represents clients in every county in Oregon with major felony and firearm cases. Shawn was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduation from Oregon State University, Shawn attended the University of Oregon School of Law. As a third year law student, Shawn interned with the Lane County Public Defender’s Office handling appointed criminal matters. During his second year...

Gretchen Mandekor is an accomplished, well-respected trial lawyer who specializes in representing plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits and the defense of legal malpractice matters. Over her career, she has successfully tried dozens of jury trials in both state and federal court. Before joining Rosenbaum Law Group, Gretchen founded and managed her own law firm from 2007 through 2014 after working at a large defense litigation firm in downtown Portland. Gretchen’s extensive experience representing insurance companies and their policyholders for almost two decades on the defense side is a unique asset in representing injured people. She knows how insurance...

I have been helping people address their debts through Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Debt Settlement for more than 25 years from my office located in Northeast Portland. I received my law degree from the University of Oregon and have been a member of the Oregon Bar since 1992.

When you were married, you never expected that your vows would land you in divorce court. You expected fulfillment from and for your spouse for a lifetime. Instead, you have ended up in court, paying lawyers potentially tens of thousands of dollars and a lifetime of hostility for your now former life partner. I concluded that there MUST be a better way to dissolve a marriage. One Day Divorce Mediation was born from my desire to do something positive for my clients. Too often, the process of divorce itself is destructive. I wanted to create a better way. One Day Divorce...

Aaron devotes his practice to helping injured people and their families with their personal injury or wrongful death claims. During his career, he has successfully represented hundreds of victims in their claims against insurance companies or wrongdoers. Putting his clients first, Aaron believes his representation should provide three primary benefits: 1) navigating the complicated world of insurance claims on his clients' behalves; 2) placing them in a position to focus on recovering from their physical, mental, and emotional injuries rather than their legal claims; and 3) maximizing the compensation his clients obtain from the wrongdoer or their insurance...

Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo is a trial lawyer within the Rosenbaum Law Group. After graduating from the Willamette University College of Law, she immediately joined our team. In her time here, she has successfully tried, advocated, and resolved hundreds of cases against insurance companies and those who have negligently or intentionally injured innocent people. Ashley's experience with the Rosenbaum Law Group includes representing victims from car crashes, bike injuries, pedestrian injuries, product liability claims, wrongful death claims, and premises liability claims. During law school, she externed for Judge Janice Wilson in the Multnomah County Circuit Court and clerked at...

Lillian Suelzle Watson became a lawyer in 2001. Lillian was born and raised in Gresham, Oregon and received her Associate's Degree from Mt. Hood Community College and her BA in Communications from Marylhurst University. She graduated from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark in December of 2000. Lillian is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the United States District Court in Oregon. She is also a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, (Family Law Estate, Planning and Debtor Creditor Sections), Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals, Oregon Mediation Association and the Gresham Chamber of...

I focus on criminal defense and strive to ensure that my clients receive a just and fair outcome. Prior to starting my own law firm I was an associate attorney at Bendixsen Law and served as a Deputy District Attorney with the Umatilla County District Attorney's Office, and as a special prosecutor with the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

I have significant courtroom experience on both the defense and prosecution side and have completed many jury and bench trials. During law school at Lewis & Clark I participated in the Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic where I represented clients...

Brandon K. Rennie is the owner of Rennie Law, LLC. Rennie Law is primarily focused on the following areas of law: Bankruptcy & Debt Management Solutions, Social Security Disability, and Accidents & Personal Injury.

Donn K. Harms is a Registered Patent Attorney also handling business and corporate law matters since 1988, with heavy emphasis on trademarks, copyrights, patents, and licensing matters. Mr. Harms has served as an Adjunct Professor for Patent Law and Trademark Law at the University of California at San Diego. Mr. Harms has served as a Professor of Patent Law and Trademark Law at the University of California at San Diego, and has offices in Bend, Oregon, and in Del Mar, California. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Harms owned and operated a small business with 50 employees for over 15 years....

For over a decade, Lauren Nowierski-Stadnick has been litigating complex civil disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Lauren’s practice includes a wealth of experience in all aspects of civil litigation: from pre-suit investigations through trial. Her investigative and advocacy skills have contributed to over $100M in pretrial settlements in numerous matters. Throughout her legal career, Lauren has also been heavily involved in pro bono matters, including asylum, litigated divorce, and unemployment-related issues. Her current practice is dedicated to counseling individuals and businesses, helping them understand and protect their rights and navigating any...

I am passionate about the law and how to use it to help you. Since I was a child I was fascinated by the law and its unique ability to solve people's problems. I pride myself in constant learning and practice. I know that regardless of the legal question or situation you may find yourself in, it is likely the most important issue in your life. My goal is to answer your questions and resolve your issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, so that you can get back to your life with as little hassle...

L. Todd Wilson was born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon. Mr. Wilson graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1990. He then attended Santa Clara University and graduated with honors with a history degree in 1994. Mr. Wilson graduated from Willamette University School of Law in 1997. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 1997 and is admitted to practice before all circuit and appellate courts in the state of Oregon, and the United States District Court for the District Oregon. Mr. Wilson concentrates his practice area to cover a broad spectrum of litigation and courtroom work. He regularly...

Mike co-founded Stadnick Nowierski-Stadnick LLP in 2021. Before that, Mike spent nearly twenty years litigating complex trials and appeals in courts all over the country. He served as trial counsel in dozens of cases on behalf of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small private businesses, and for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mike has served as counsel in cases resulting in over $100 million in settlements for his clients, jury verdicts for his clients totaling over $1 billion, and several complete defense verdicts for his clients. He has received recognition for his trial work in...

I offer entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the owners of those businesses, access to straightforward, cost-effective, and responsive legal services for the three major stages of a business's lifecycle: the startup, the operation, and the transition (such as a sale, transfer or closing down) of the business. For clients, this means access to a top notch, experienced attorney focused exclusively on the types of transactional issues that directly affect your business.

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.

Before joining Gilroy Napoli Short, Amanda served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office for several years, where she gained substantial trial experience in prosecuting both person and property crimes. She then relocated to the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she was admitted to the Virgin Islands Bar Association and served as General Counsel for an investment company with interests in both the territory and Ireland. More recently, Amanda focused on investor relations for a commercial-stage, global biotechnology company headquartered in Switzerland. Her extensive experience across various legal fields, particularly her passion for criminal law, provides...

Heidi was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, coming from a family who has lived in the Pacific Northwest for four generations. Prior to law school, Heidi worked for five years as a victim’s advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Her love of collaborating with clients to achieve a goal of safety for their future, stems from this work. Heidi is a graduate of Willamette University College of Law, where she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence. During her time in law school, she discovered her love for the area of estate planning, spending a year in a half in...