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Wesley Fitzwater
PORTLAND, OR Attorney with 44 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
My practice emphasizes the legal and crisis issues faced by the elderly and their families, including incapacity, guardianship, long-term care, and end-of-life concerns. In my 30+ years of practice, I have truly enjoyed the relationships I have developed with my clients and their families. I have the privilege of helping and protecting them – often at one of the most difficult times in their lives. I count myself very fortunate because I like my job. I enjoy the wonderful group of attorneys and staff I work with every day. Most importantly, I get to help clients who need and appreciate...
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Lake James H. Perriguey
Portland, OR Attorney with 26 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Lewis & Clark Law School
Law Works is a full service law firm in historical downtown Portland. Lake Perriguey works to bring the best representation to the client. Lake filed the Oregon marriage equality case, Geiger v. Kitzhaber, advancing civil rights for GLBTQ Oregonians. Lake also represented Jamie Shupe, resulting in the first court order recognizing a non-binary individual. Lake has a long history of civil rights success. Lake Perriguey represents clients in a variety of practice areas. Rates vary depending on the case. House calls and alternative meeting environments can also be accommodated when applicable. Whatever your legal interest,...
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M Bradley Blommer
Portland, OR Attorney with 27 years of experience
Cannabis Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
Brad co-founded Green Light Law Group in 2015, specifically to empower the cannabis industry. Brad brings diverse and well-versed perspectives to all areas of trial practice, real estate disputes and transactions, foreclosure law, and creditor’s rights. Brad founded and ran a real estate investment company in Oregon, and also understands the complexity of marijuana and hemp law- making him one of the west coast’s leading legal experts in cannabis real estate.
Beginning as a judicial law clerk and then a trial court judge, Brad practiced in Washington, D.C. and Maryland for seven years, including numerous bench and jury...
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Katia Nicole Alcantar
Portland, OR Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and Cannabis Law
Vermont Law School
Katia is a cannabis business litigator experienced in disputes concerning contracts, commercial leases, and business torts.
Katia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Vermont Law School, where she was the Articles Editor for the Vermont Law Review, and received numerous accolades, including a certificate in the Experiential Advocacy Program, the Endowed J. Scott Cameron Scholarship, Vermont Law Academic Scholarship, and the CALI Excellence Awards for achieving the highest grades in Negotiation and Evidence.
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Hershall Brown
Portland, OR Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Graduating from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Chemistry Education in 1997, Hershall went on to teach high school chemistry, physics, math and biology before owning and operating multiple businesses and later graduating from St. Mary’s School of Law with a Juris Doctorate.
Hershall has a proven track record of success practicing law. His diverse background, persistence and result-orientated drive benefits hundreds of satisfied clients, like you, achieve remarkable results. He has practiced in personal injury, contested wills and trusts and criminal defense. Since joining the outstanding team of attorneys at Cornerstone Law Group he has focused on...
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Shelley Fuller
Beaverton, OR Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Seattle University School of Law
Shelley has been practicing law in Oregon since 1998. While originally from Wisconsin, she has called Oregon home for the last 30 years and has no desire to live anywhere else. She has been a solo practitioner / small business owner since 2002 when she opened her own practice. She is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advice to her clients by advocating zealously, advising honestly and litigating tirelessly when needed.
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M. Nicole Clooten
Pendleton, OR Attorney with 11 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Oregon School of Law
I live and work in Pendleton, OR, and also practice out of our Hermiston Office Location. I specialize in Family Law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, spousal and child support, asset division, and more. I offer low cost consultations and provide dedicated service to my clients. Experience the difference my legal services provide.
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Joshua K Marquis
Astoria, OR Attorney with 44 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of Oregon School of Law
Joshua Marquis is the Director of Legal Affairs and co-chair of the National Law Enforcement Council for Animal Wellness Action, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals by promoting, enacting, and enforcing good public policies.
He was District Attorney of Clatsop County from March 1994 until December 2018, being re-elected 6 times.
He was appointed a Circuit Judge Pro Tem by the Oregon Supreme Court for a term from October 2019 through September 2022.
A graduate of the University of Oregon Honors School and UofO School of Law, Marquis spent 12 years as a Deputy DA and Chief...
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Christopher James Palmer
Gearhart, OR Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Divorce and Family
Univ of Oregon School of Law
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.
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Chamber Dorheim
Gresham, OR Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Lewis & Clark College
Chamber Dorheim believes that, after a relationship ends, people are still family—just in a different form. She approaches her cases in a way that preserves that family connection where possible.
Chamber has practiced family law in Oregon for more than 13 years. She enjoys the varied challenges that family law brings. One day she might be helping people come up with a good plan for their children and the next she might be creatively resolving financial issues. Her practice includes divorce, separation, child custody, restraining orders, and modifications of support and visitation.
Chamber joined Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law in June...
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Neal O. Alnajran
Portland, OR Lawyer with 2 years of experience
IP, Patents and Trademarks
Lewis & Clark Law School
Neal O. Alnajran is an intellectual property attorney dedicated to helping businesses protect and maximize the value of their innovations. With a deep understanding of patent, trademark, and copyright law, he provides strategic counsel to inventors, startups, and established companies seeking to secure and enforce their IP rights.
Neal has extensive experience in patent prosecution, including drafting and prosecuting utility and design patents across various industries. He has successfully navigated clients through the complexities of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, ensuring strong and enforceable protections. His practice spans technologies such as mechanical devices, consumer products, industrial tools, and software-related innovations.
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Heidi R. Mandler-Huff
Portland, OR Attorney with 4 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Willamette University College of Law
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...
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Vincent Sliwoski
Portland, OR Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Cannabis Law, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Lewis & Clark Law School
Vince is a business lawyer, problem solver and dealmaker. His clients range from individual investors and entrepreneurs to widely held domestic and international corporations. Vince is Harris Sliwoski’s managing partner and he has received accolades from Super Lawyers and Chambers USA for his work.
Vince strives for efficient and optimal client results in every transaction. He has expertise in business/corporate law, commercial real estate, and intellectual property law.
His advice is guided by a heightened awareness of all possible outcomes: in his litigating days, Vince tried civil cases and conducted numerous arbitrations and mediations. This litigation experience helps him foresee pitfalls and...
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Christine Hayes
Portland, OR Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Gonzaga University School of Law
As a family law practitioner, I am motivated by helping people through complex and emotionally difficult legal situations. I work with each client to define their goals and then provide an effective strategy well supported in the law to achieve those objectives. I focus my practice on family law issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and relocation. I also handle collaborative divorce, de facto parentage and non-parental custody, step-parent adoption, and LGBT family law. Before becoming an attorney, I worked for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office as a legal advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual...
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Matthew Philbrook
Portland, OR Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University
Matthew Philbrook is a graduate of Clark College, Washington State University, and Gonzaga University School of Law. He has been a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association since 2001, and Oregon State Bar Association since 2005.
Matthew entered a career in law with a passion for protecting the legal rights of those in our community, with a competitive approach. He formed Philbrook Law Office, located in Vancouver and Battle Ground, Washington, in 2005, with the goal of championing the rights of people wrongfully injured or in legal jeopardy. Matthew’s years of dedicated service to his clients has...
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sarah lynn nelson
Portland, OR Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Oregon School of Law
I am a top-rated Portland, Oregon car accident and personal injury lawyer. As a former in-house trial lawyer for one of the nation's largest insurance companies, I learned what the insurance companies look for when analyzing cases. I know what buttons to push and I know how to maximize the value of your case, either at the settlement stage or through trial. There are a lot of personal injury attorneys in Oregon; very few can actually deliver on what I just described.
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Zachary Brunot
Portland, OR Attorney
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Willamette University College of Law
Zachary Brunot was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia. He attended Shepherd University, a small liberal arts college nestled along the banks of the Potomac River in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. When he graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in political science, he made the move to Oregon to pursue his legal scholarship at Willamette University College of Law, in Salem, Oregon.
During his time at Willamette, he focused his curriculum on issues of civil rights and employment law. Zach was a research assistant to the Office of the General Counsel of Willamette University as well as an executive...
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Jeffrey C Gonzales
Portland, OR Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Immigration
University of Washington School of Law
Mr. Gonzales has practiced law for over twenty-seven years and his practice is exclusively limited to immigration law. Mr. Gonzales is a member of the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Oregon Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Mr. Gonzales is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law and he holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Gonzales has handled hundreds of cases before the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) section, formerly known as the "INS", of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Gonzales has handled many cases...
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Rita Herrera Irvin
Portland, OR Attorney with 34 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Rita is a founding partner and CEO of McKinley Irvin. With an eye toward the future, Rita works with the firm's leadership team to maintain McKinley Irvin’s commitment to excellence in law practice, client service, professionalism, and firm management. In addition to her work at McKinley Irvin, Rita is deeply involved in the Tacoma community and has served as a director on several local and professional boards. She currently serves on the Legal Pathways Community Advisory Board and as a Dressel Scholars Mentor at the University of Washington Tacoma. Additionally, Rita founded MI’s Black Law Student Mentorship Program where she...
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Howard Alan Newman MBA
Portland, OR Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, IP and Patents
University of Florida
Mr. Newman's clientele have included law firms, individuals, and small and medium sized entities in various locations in the United States and around the world, including a niche Brasilian practice. In addition to Mr. Newman's legal experience as a registered patent attorney and working as a litigation and a transactional attorney, he has worked as a CEO of a start-up company, as an associate in an incubator, and he has performed financial valuations of intellectual property both as a function of litigation and arms-length transactions.
Mary Sofia
Portland, OR Lawyer
Portland, OR 97239
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI
Lewis & Clark Law School
With over a decade of experience in the legal field, I am well aware of the significant stress my clients endure during criminal proceedings. I am dedicated to providing guidance with empathy and aiming for the most favorable outcomes. Known for my commanding presence in the courtroom, I am a relentless advocate who crafts defense strategies that are customized for each individual case. My clients often describe me as "calm, agile, and determined," while my peers acknowledge me as "an exceptionally skilled attorney" and "a formidable advocate."
Additionally, I assist my clients in addressing the long-term consequences of a criminal conviction...
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Matthew H. Kehoe
Hillsboro, OR Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Oregon School of Law
Helping injured people since 1990. The commitment we make to all of our clients is to "fight for you." We guide you through the process of dealing with the insurance companies, including your own company, to provide you with the best possible results in your case. Our firm promise is to work hard for you and do our best in each case.
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Lewis Irwin Landerholm
Portland, OR Attorney
Divorce and Family
Willamette University College of Law
Lewis Landerholm grew up around family who served the public – families in particular. He became a divorce attorney in Portland so that he can help these individuals make the best out of a difficult situation. He began his career at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He went on to Willamette University College of Law for his Juris Doctor. While in law school, he served as a part time law clerk, where he earned invaluable experience. Attorney Landerholm is quickly making a name for himself as a dedicated family law attorney because of...
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Rex Kyle Daines
Salem, OR Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Personal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Rex K. Daines graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 1995 with a JD and from Utah State University in 1992 with a BA in accounting with a minor in Finance. Mr. Daines is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Districts of Oregon and the Western District of Washington and the Eastern District of Washington and the State Courts of Oregon and Washington.
Rex Daines started working for Eric Olsen as a law clerk while in law school in 1993 and was hired full time once he finished law school and passed the...
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Tony De Alicante
Bend, OR Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Willamette University College of Law
De Alicante Law Group LLC's (DLG) dedication to serving others is reflected in delivering excellence in legal services, giving peace of mind, knowledge, confidence, and personalized legal solutions to clients in estate planning, probate and business law. DLG's 30 years of international experience across public and private sectors, and advanced experience and training in estates and tax law, brings needed depth and experience to clients in developing customized, trust-centered estate and tax planning, in representing clients through probate proceedings, and in representing clients in their business ventures from business formation, through the business life cycle and being there through the...
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Joseph Morones
Salem, OR Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Willamette University College of Law
Joseph's formative experiences have deeply influenced his dedication to justice and advocacy. During his law studies, he gained practical skills as a certified law clerk with Gilroy Napoli Short, where he acquired hands-on courtroom experience across California. This opportunity allowed him to navigate complex legal procedures and sharpen his understanding of the criminal justice system. His clerkship with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office further enhanced his analytical abilities and strengthened his commitment to defending individual rights.
As an Oregon criminal defense and DUI lawyer, Joseph is steadfast in his commitment to providing every client with a fair trial and a...
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David Johnson
Salem, OR Attorney with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Willamette University College of Law
I have dedicated my career to providing top-notch legal assistance to everyone who seeks my services. My commitment is to guide individuals through their complex legal challenges while carefully considering their unique needs. I offer legal counsel to individuals and families navigating through divorce, child custody conflicts, bankruptcy, and future family planning. My practice covers a range of issues, including contested and uncontested divorce, property division, child custody, child and spousal support, debt relief, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, and probate.
If you are looking for a diligent attorney who will tirelessly advocate on your behalf, please give me a call today!
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Jennifer Robins
Hillsboro, OR Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Lewis & Clark Law School
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John Gear
Salem, OR Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Since 2010, serving people with consumer and employee law issues: I prefer to help people anticipate and avoid legal problems by understanding how the law affects them and what they need to do to get the results they want. But sometimes legal problems can't be avoided, such as when someone treats you unfairly and you need to respond. Sadly, among the many reputable businesses who pride themselves on treating everyone fairly, there are a few others, who often try to take advantage of their customers and even their employees at every opportunity. Many lawyers...
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Candace C Vanderwall
Salem, OR Attorney with 11 years of experience
Immigration
Willamette University College of Law
Candace was born overseas and her father is a naturalized U.S. citizen. She fondly remembers watching him take the oath of citizenship while waving her American flag. He inspires her love for immigration.
She grew up in Oregon, but she loves to travel and meet new people from all over the world. She is married to Matthew, an elementary PE teacher, and together they have three small children.
Candace graduated from Willamette University College of Law. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon where she graduated with departmental honors. She is a member of the Oregon...
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Travis Prestwich
Salem, OR Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Willamette University College of Law
Travis Prestwich works exclusively representing injured parties and their families in the wrongful death and personal injury cases. He focuses on all types wrongful death and personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, premises liability and product liability cases. He recognizes that these cases require experience and personal attention to bring about the best and most just outcome for his clients. Mr. Prestwich engages in alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, settlement conferences and arbitration where possible to reduce the stress and expense for his clients. Mr. Prestwich recently worked with a...
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Bryan M. Donahue
Bend, OR Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Lewis & Clark Law School
Bryan is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused and personal injury victims. Beginning his legal career as a public defender, Bryan gained considerable criminal trial experience even before leaving law school. As an active member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, Bryan believes in fighting for civil justice and insurer accountability.
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Charley Gee
Lincoln City, OR Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Oregon School of Law
Charley Gee is an experienced personal injury attorney with offices in Portland and Lincoln City. He exclusively represents people against big insurance companies and corporations and the lawyers they hire to minimize or destroy people's claims. Charley handles claims statewide in Oregon, and has experience in the investigation and resolution of countless motor vehicle crashes (including bicycle and pedestrian cases), product liability, and wrongful death claims, as well as dangerous premises and animal attack cases. Charley started his legal career at the lowest rung, as a file clerk and legal assistant, so he understands not...
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Shallon Martin
Albany, OR Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family
Willamette University
Shallon's practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including pre-divorce legal counseling, negotiation of child custody arrangements, complex divorce litigation, highly contested cases, paternity, parenting time, spousal support, child support, preservation of financial assets, protection of parental rights, and other related issues involving family law matters. Recognizing that each client's needs and goals are different, Shallon tailors her approach to the specific circumstances of her client's needs.
Shallon is an experienced business and human resources manager with over 17 years’ experience prior to becoming an attorney. Utilizing nearly two decades of experience preparing financial reports, performing business audits, and analyzing...
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Clinton Jones
Eugene, OR Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Oregon School of Law
Clinton J. Jones attended California State University Long Beach before being accepted to the University of Oregon School of Law, in Eugene.
After graduating from law school, Clint worked as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Charles D. Carlson, and Hon. Lyle Velure in Lane County Circuit Court for the State of Oregon. As a judicial clerk, Clint participated in a variety of civil and criminal cases, and learned the internal workings of the circuit courts.
In 2007, Clint became an associate attorney at the oldest and most prestigious defense firm in Oregon, Frohnmayer, Deatherage, et al. At FD, Clint...
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Kimberly Sue Covington Krei
Eugene, OR Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Oregon School of Law
I offer a sensitive, individualized approach to bankruptcy filings. I focus on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases for individuals, families and small businesses. I have been practicing law in Oregon for 21 years.
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Benjamin Beijing Wang
Eugene, OR Attorney with 26 years of experience
Immigration
University of Oregon School of Law
Benjamin Beijing Wang, P.C. is a full service immigration law firm established in Eugene Oregon in 2002. The firm’s goal is to provide its clients with timely, responsive and cost effective legal services. The firm’s clients receive first class service and can trust that their interests will be best served. For more than 10 years, the firm’s principal attorney, Benjamin Wang, has practiced immigration law in Eugene, Oregon. He is a licensed attorney in the State of Oregon. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He received his Doctor of...
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Kevin J. Rank
Eugene, OR Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Willamette University College of Law
I have been helping individuals and small businesses file bankruptcy and other debt related matters over the last 30 years. At Rank & Karnes Law, P.C. we help hard working individuals and businesses in Oregon file Chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13 Bankruptcy. We also assist in foreclosure defense, credit card defense, tax defense and consumer litigation. We are dedicated to helping those with simple to complex financial matters and we work hard to take the stress and intimidation out of the bankruptcy process and help you get a Fresh Start. We do same day filings...
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Amanda Loshbaugh
Bend, OR Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Lewis & Clark Law School
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...
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Zachary J Dablow
Salem, OR Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Personal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
Zak Dablow has been a licensed attorney in Oregon for nearly 17 years and has recently gained admission to practice law in Washington State. He possesses extensive experience in litigation across various areas, corporate governance, and business consulting.
Since 2007, Zak has been in private practice as an attorney in Salem. His passion for the law enables him to work with exceptional clients in the picturesque Willamette Valley. In many cases, he either helps rectify injustices or contributes positively to his community by creating beneficial outcomes.
Zak's approach focuses on building strong client relationships by protecting their interests through practical problem-solving. He...