Christmas Valley Lawyers

I have practiced law in Portland, Oregon for over 50 years. I was an associate and a partner at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, LLP for over 25 years and now work as a solo practitioner from my home. I attended Colgate University and Suffolk University Law School in Boston. I have served as a member of the Board of Governors and as President of the Oregon State Bar.

Matthew Abts helps small business owners and want-to-be owners achieve their dreams, whether it's extra part-time income, a full-time business, or an independent lifestyle. He has low, flat-fees for business formation, copyright, trademark, and contract drafting. Matthew also works with independent artists to protect their creative works, and is a supporter of the Lawyers for the Arts movement.

Portland area criminal defense attorney Casey Kovacic provides clients with attentive, personalized legal services in all areas of criminal law. With extensive experience, commitment to understanding the law and tireless work ethic, Casey arms clients with the necessary tools to pursue justice. Exclusively practicing criminal defense, Casey's clients benefit from his in-depth knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and adaptive methods during negotiations, pleas bargaining, pre-trial and trial. Casey handles every type of state criminal case. From DUI's and misdemeanors to homicide charges, he brings an unwavering commitment to pursuing a fair and just outcome for every client he defends.

My practice is limited to motor vehicle lemon law cases.

Portland State University, BA 1982 Lewis and Clark Law, Portland JD 1989 Deputy Prosecutor. Oregon and Washington states 1989-1996 Law Lecturer, China 2000-2010 Pro Bono Bankruptcy, Oregon 2011-present

In addition to being a certified Notary Public in the state of Oregon, I am a LoanSigning Agent, certified by both LSS and NNA. My first professional career, beginning in the 1970s, was as an attorney (in CA, where I maintain my license). For 30 years, I specialized in the defense of architects and engineers; real estate agents and brokers; and other professionals—and as such, I’m comfortable dealing with a wide range of professionals and personalities. My legal practice also included contract negotiations and dispute resolution; commercial and residential real estate litigation; and corporate and personal injury lawsuits. In 1986, I...

Susan L. Ford is an experienced business and intellectual property law attorney, with 24 years of experience helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow their value and enforce their rights. A former shareholder at one of Portland’s largest law firms, Susan started Res Nova Law to offer her clients her big-firm experience with the individualized attention they deserve. Ms. Ford's experience as a corporate attorney includes corporate entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, employment, shareholder and member agreements, as well as registration, licensing and prosecution of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Ms. Ford also has deep experience litigating complex business...

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,...