Lorane Lawyers

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...

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

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...

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

primarily plaintiff's lawyer admitted to practice in Federal and State Courts

Sam Cohn graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2021. During law school, Sam externed for the Honorable Judge Matthew Williams at the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington. He also worked in the University of Washington Low Income Tax Clinic, helping low income families resolve their tax issues. After graduation, Sam began working at the Bend, Oregon, office of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook. Sam believes that preparation and thoroughness are key to obtaining the best outcome for his clients. He prides himself on reducing stress for his clients by communicating and explaining the...

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...

Justin Idiart began practicing in 2011 although he has been working in the legal industry since 1998. Justin graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law.

During law school, he clerked for the Honorable Daniel L. Harris in Jackson County Circuit Court.

He also received an MBA from Brigham Young University in 2007. Justin is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dian "Dee" Rubanoff is an equity partner with Williams Zografos & Peck, exclusively representing employers in labor and employment matters. Dee grew up in Southern California and fell in love with Oregon while visiting family. Dee was hired by a Portland law firm before graduating from law school. Prior to joining Williams Zografos & Peck in 2001, Dee practiced litigation and appellate law. In her spare time, Dee enjoys volunteering for non-profits, including Dress for Success, and spending time with her family.

Ed focuses on matters involving government law, police practices, employment, contracts, personal injury, property damage and professional regulation. He counsels licensed professionals, employers and governmental entities on compliance with administrative, state and federal rules and regulations. Ed also represents individuals in employment, business and real estate matters.

Since 1992 Mr. Harrell’s principal area of practice has been family law, including divorce, annulment, prenuptial agreements, paternity establishment and disestablishment, filiation, dissolution of domestic partnerships, step parent and grandparents rights, step parent adoption, juvenile court, Family Abuse prevention Act restraining orders, stalking orders, and establishing, modifying and enforcing child custody, parenting time, child support and spousal support. His practice also includes a wide variety of law, such as bankruptcy, consumer protection, creditor/debtor rights and remedies, employee rights, wrongful termination, statutory wage penalty claims, general employment law and employment contracts, unlawful trade practices, civil fraud, conversion, defamation, libel and slander, landlord-tenant rights and remedies, residential real property foreclosure, real property...

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.