Forest Grove Lawyers

Licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Adam L. Dean is experienced at representing clients in criminal prosecutions, dissolutions of marriage, administrative hearings, and appeals. Prior to becoming an attorney, Adam worked as a master level social worker in numerous public and private social service settings. This experience provides him with a unique perspective which is often utilized in both the family and criminal law setting. Adam received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire in 1990. He received a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Washington University in 1992. He received his J.D from...

Jim Guse is a leader in the firm’s Insurance Coverage practice group and provides guidance to other practice groups on matters of insurance coverage. In addition to insurance, he is experienced in construction defect and general business litigation. Jim has represented his clients in administrative hearings as well as state and federal courts, including argument before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jim has handled cases and/or provided insurance advice on cases in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Florida. During his twenty-three career, Jim’s practice has focused on the representation of individual and corporate policyholders in insurance coverage...

Erick is the founding attorney of Passage Immigration Law. He focuses on helping businesses, individuals and families navigate the immigration maze. Erick lived in Budapest, Hungary for two years where he taught international law. He married a Hungarian woman and they have three dual citizen kids. Erick is licensed to practice law in both California and Oregon and assists immigration clients across the U.S.

Prior to moving to Portland, Oregon, Jonathan Edward spent most of legal career working in higher education, as general counsel for Francis Marion University, and as an instructor in the FMU School of Business. There he advised the University's president, board of trustees, and the V.P.'s of each department in senior administration on a variety of legal matters. Now he is licensed in Oregon and Washington and focuses his practice on advising businesses before problems arise, and protecting them through litigation when necessary. As general counsel and in private practice, Jonathan has handled a variety of legal matters, involving...

David A. Jakeman, founding attorney of Beacon Immigration, has been interested in foreign cultures and languages since he was a young boy. That interest culminated in his decision to dedicate his legal career to immigration. In high school, David studied Spanish and German. After his graduation, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Mexico City and surrounding regions, where he grew to love the Mexican people and the Spanish language. After returning home from his mission he completed a Bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University in Near Eastern Studies, graduating magna cum laude....

Alicia has been practicing law since 2009. Alicia was raised on a farm, sharing her childhood home with her 12 siblings, half of which were adopted from Vietnam. This experience gave her a love for travel, education, and languages, eventually leading her to becoming involved in sustainable Non-profit development and Immigration law. Alicia has successfully completed cases involving, Family Petitions, U-Visa's, VAWA, Parole in Place, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, Cancellation, Advance Parole, DACA, Green Card Renewals, Citizenship, etc. Alicia loves working with the immigrant community and seeing the successful completion of a case. Alicia enjoys educating her clients on...

Employment Law Professionals Northwest is a boutique law firm (less than 10 lawyers) that handles employment litigation, business law, estates, wills, trusts, unemployment appeals, represents first responders, and handles the everyday legal needs people have. Its founder, Dr. Randy J Harvey has a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, a JD from Concord Purdue Law School, an MA from Western Seminary, and an MS from Eastern Oregon University. He has been practicing law since 2008 in California and 2011 in Oregon. He represents plaintiffs in employment matters, small businesses in transactional and litigation matters, and churches and non-profits in...

Kate Brooke is an Oregon real estate and small business attorney who specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions and litigation, providing outside general counsel services to small business clients and advising real estate brokers regarding brokerage operations.

Tax with emphasis in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related business and real estate matters.

Mr. Jacobs received his J.D. from Seattle University in 1979. He is licensed to practice law in all Washington and Oregon state and federal courts. Before creating the NW Injury Law Center, Mr. Jacobs was a partner in a personal injury law firm for over 20 years. He is an active member of the Washington, Oregon and American Trial Lawyers Associations and a frequent lecturer on legal issues for both the Oregon and Washington associations.

I have been an active member of the Oregon State Bar since 1978. I was admitted by the United States District Court in 1985 and by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2001. I am also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Currently, we have a case pending before the United States Supreme Court.

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School. While in law school I was a legal aid clinic volunteer. In my third year of law school, I worked full time while attending school as a law clerk...

Firm Founder/Managing Attorney. Randal attended Portland’s Wilson High School before heading to California for college and then New York for law school. He was lured back to Portland in 1991 to work for a large, regional law firm. Thereafter, he started his own practice in Portland, OR. Randal offers significant trial experience and has represented a variety of businesses in most industries. Randal oversees all firm matters and focuses primarily on business representation and litigation

The trademark law firm of BreanLaw, LLC assists entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and established companies in protecting their brand through trademark counseling, trademark registration, and trademark litigation. We handle a wide-range to trademark matters including: trademark applications, trademark research and clearance, trademark office action responses, trademark licensing agreements, trademark oppositions and cancelations, ongoing monitoring of trademark portfolios, and trademark enforcement. Most trademark issues are handled on a flat-fee basis, so you can keep costs under control and know what you are going to pay upfront. Because our clients are in all 50 states, our website is set up to provide a...

Attorney who specializes in consumer litigation, including FDCPA, FCRA, Lemon Law.

Estate planning and probate attorney Julia Rice provides highly personalized and expert legal counsel on wills, trusts, and probates. Julia also specializes in advanced tax planning strategies and preparation of estate tax returns. With her caring approach, Julia settles estates of all sizes throughout Oregon. Her clients appreciate her attention to detail, patience, and genuine compassion. Julia has received advanced education in areas that matter to her clients. In addition to her law degree, she earned an advanced degree (an L.L.M) in tax law from Villanova University. Julia uses her tax knowledge and training to help clients achieve their estate planning goals...

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...

After obtaining an MBA I worked for eight years in various aspects of commercial real estate including syndication analysis, consulting, brokerage and appraisals. I have been practicing law since 1992. I clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice during my 2nd and 3rd year of law school. My law practice involves assisting local businesses with legal/financial problems, working with Oregon consumers whose needs are best resolved through the legal system, and assisting families with the administration of probate estates. I am currently a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association...

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

Nicole is a dedicated advocate for her clients, specializing in civil litigation, administrative law, and real estate matters. She represents clients in both domestic and international disputes before state and federal courts, as well as arbitration panels. Her litigation experience includes prosecuting and defending claims involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, adverse possession, foreclosures, trespass, the Right-To-Farm Act, civil RICO, real estate disputes, and business dissolutions. Additionally, Nicole has successfully represented numerous companies in OLCC administrative hearings. Before joining Harris Sliwoski, Nicole practiced at Buckley Law and Lotus Law Group in Lake Oswego. Prior to moving to Oregon,...