Dundee Lawyers

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

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...

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...

I am an attorney located in Troutdale, Oregon. I grew up in East Portland and graduated from Parkrose High School. My office is here because this is where I live, where my children grew up, and it is close to where most of my clients reside. I have been practicing law in courtrooms since 1996 when I worked as a prosecutor handling misdemeanor and felony cases. I am a former deputy district attorney in Clatsop and Multnomah Counties, and for almost 6 years was in the courtroom virtually every weekday representing the State of Oregon in trials and hearings. Since 2002...

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,...

Amy Fassler is a native Oregonian, born and raised in Tualatin. During her last year in law school, Amy worked as a certified law student at Community Legal Services, assisting low income clients on family law matters. That experience proved so fulfilling that she chose to pursue a career in family law. Amy understands that each of her clients has a unique situation requiring an individualized approach. She enjoys educating her clients so they are empowered to make informed choices. Amy works to gain a deep understanding of the issues facing her clients so that she can identify creative solutions and...

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.

Studied at: University of Oregon Lewis and Clark School of Law

Stephanie M. Palmblad is an estate planning and probate attorney at Willamette Legacy Law in Salem, Oregon. She assists clients with creating wills, trusts, and other documents to help manage their affairs. In probate matters, she helps clients finalize their loved ones' estates or create guardianships or conservatorships for their family members. She began work in this practice area in 2011, and found she has a passion for enabling families to create plans that meaningfully communicate their values to their loved ones. Stephanie attended Willamette University and Willamette College of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. While in law school...

Attorney Sarah M. Litowich is an Oregonian through and through with roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. She is grateful for these big, broad Oregon roots because she learned the value of hard work and building and maintaining strong relationships. She earned her law degree at the University of Oregon while also earning an advanced degree in Conflict Resolution, giving her even more understanding and insight into how to get the best results for her clients. Her legal career has taken her to Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley where she now calls home.
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Lucie was born and raised in Paris, France. Since she was a child and likely due to the influence of American movies, she dreamt of living in the United States. She decided to make her dream come true, and after graduating with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Paris X, with Honor, she traveled to the United States and studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, to improve her English. Upon returning to France, she continued to learn English to ensure she could practice law in America. Lucie studied for a Master's Degree at the University of...

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.