Oregon City Lawyers

In 2004, Kenneth Bills and Matthew Driggs opened The Advocates in Seattle with a primary focus on client value and service. Ken believes strongly that a sizable law firm can be as effective at litigation as any boutique litigation firm, while also having the ability to serve large numbers of clients across Washington and Oregon. The Advocates holds these values at the center of its approach to each client’s case. If each individual is treated as though they’re the only client the firm has, everyone is better off. In his career, Ken has worked on both mass tort and personal injury...

“I feel so much better now that I’ve discussed my case with you.” That’s what people tell me after meeting with me for the first time. They feel better because I take a personal approach to the practice of law. I take the time to get to know my clients and the legal problems they are facing. After talking with me, my clients know that I genuinely want to help them. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Portland, I take a lot of pride in doing everything possible to help my clients reach the best possible outcome....

Lillian Suelzle Watson became a lawyer in 2001. Lillian was born and raised in Gresham, Oregon and received her Associate's Degree from Mt. Hood Community College and her BA in Communications from Marylhurst University. She graduated from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark in December of 2000. Lillian is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the United States District Court in Oregon. She is also a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, (Family Law Estate, Planning and Debtor Creditor Sections), Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals, Oregon Mediation Association and the Gresham Chamber of...

I am dedicated to your defense. My practice includes the full range of criminal cases including traffic tickets, minor in possession, drug manufacture and possession charges and domestic violence (DV) charges. I also do civil matters such as no contact orders, restraining orders and forfeitures. Having defended hundreds of cases, I have a established a reputation as a zealous advocate for my clients. I focus on reaching the best possible outcome for your case - whether a plea bargain or challenging the charge at trial.

As an attorney, I've enjoyed the opportunity to represent a variety of people trying to get through a very stressful moment in their lives. Noone wants to be brought to court, and being able to be the experienced and professional person to help them through the process is an honor and a joy. I believe in working to the greatest extent possible through collaboration and in disagreeing without being disagreeable, and I think the profession is best served when people take common-sense positions and don't fight every step of the way. After serving as the Lead Counsel for a major insurance...

Since 1996, Paul’s professional focus has been litigation of serious injury and insurance-related disputes. He holds a prestigious “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell©, demonstrating that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence.

During his first 13 years in practice, Paul defended insurance companies. However, in 2009 Paul moved his practice from a downtown skyscraper to the suburbs. Since then, he has been privileged to represent good people injured by the negligence of others. Paul litigates insurance disputes, injury claims, cases arising from motor vehicle and motorcycle collisions, cases arising from dog attacks, and cases arising from...

Portland Immigration Law is based in Portland, Oregon but serves clients around the world. We specialize in family reunification and fiance visas, asylum, deportation defense, and analyzing the immigration consequences of criminal charges. Immigration lawyer Cole Enabnit speaks Spanish, Russian, and English and proudly serves clients in all three languages.

As a trial attorney for over 30 years, Geordie heads The Animal Law Practice, a nationally unique law firm engaged exclusively in the litigation, defense, and trial of animal-related disputes, crimes, and injuries in state and federal cases all across the country. His diverse clientele includes a variety of pet owners, animal shelters, recreational riders, commercial farmers, ranchers, neighborhood associations, specialty dog and cat breeders, equine stable owners, animal welfare activists, hunters and sportspeople, zoo and aquarium owners, consumers, veterinarian clients, bite and attack victims, and accused persons on neglect and abuse charges in hundreds of unique animal cases each...

Olivia Wotman is a member of the Oregon and Washington bars. She graduated at the top of her class, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law and received her B.A. in psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara. While at Gonzaga, Olivia earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for receiving the highest grades in Legal Research and Writing I, II and Advanced Legal Research, among other distinct honors.

While in law school, Olivia was very active in the community, serving in a number of leadership roles, including President of the Student Organization of Victims Advocacy and Student...

Expertise General Business & Intellectual Property Law Women-Owned & Family Businesses Commercial Litigation Mergers and Acquisitions Biotechnology & Health Care Background Ashley focuses exclusively on advising small business owners. From formation to exit, Ashley is an experienced advocate who keeps her eye on the bottom line. Like many of her clients, Ashley is an entrepreneur. After being battle-tested at a mid-sized business law firm in Portland, she and her husband Jeff realized their long-standing dream of owning their own firm. They’re now living out the advice they give their clients. Ashley focuses on providing savvy, practical advice to business owners. She’s experienced in advising...

Nathan Piers-VanderPloeg is a native Oregonian born and raised in the Portland area. He graduated with a degree in Political Science from Linfield College in 2005 and earned his law degree from the University of Oregon in 2011. While working for the Lane County District Attorney as a third-year law student, Nathan tried and won five cases, including a seven count felony jury trial. Following his graduation from law school, Nathan worked as an associate in a general litigation firm, focusing his personal practice on the areas of Employment Law, Personal Injury, and criminal defense. He has handled a...

Aaron Ferreira grew up in Livermore, California. As an undergrad, he attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), first studying Computer Science and then graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. After graduation, he got his feet wet in the legal profession by working for three years as a legal assistant in Shell Beach, California.



In 1997, Aaron entered the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon. While attending law school, he participated in law review as a Research Editor and then Articles Editor for the...

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...

ABOUT EDIE ROGOWAY I have been a Portland-based trial lawyer for the past 20 years, the last ten of which have been in private practice representing criminal defense clients in state and federal court. A key strength and my favorite part of practicing law is building relationships, and I take great pride in the customer service component of my job. I am personally involved in each stage of every case, from strategy and investigation to motion practice to alternative resolutions, and jury trial. I began my career as a Multnomah County Public Defender. During this time, I gained...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Douglas D. Smith
Franchise Smith, LLC
Attorney handling matters in franchising and multi-unit operations
Birthplace: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Education: Brigham Young University,
- Bachelor's degree in political science, 1976;
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University,
- Juris Doctorate, 1978
Licensed in Oregon and Utah

Doug Smith has specialized in franchise law since 1981 with an emphasis on structure and drafting of franchise agreements and disclosure materials; selection and registration of trademarks; compliance with state and federal franchise and business opportunity laws including the preparation of relevant disclosure and registration materials; and franchise related litigation. He has a working knowledge of French and Romanian.

He has...

Molly was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She received her law degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings College of the Law). She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During law school, Molly was a judicial student extern at the San Francisco Immigration Court and was also a Stronach Women’s Rights Fellow at the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS). Before attending law school, Molly was a Fulbright Research Scholar in Granada, Spain and a volunteer...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

The Law Office of Benjamin B. Grandy, PC, is a personal injury law office serving individuals in Portland, Beaverton, and throughout Oregon who have been harmed by the negligence or fault of others. We have 30 years of legal experience and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We represent individuals in the following areas: Car Accidents Injuries Caused by Drunk Drivers Semi-Truck Accidents Wrongful Death Crime Victims Defective Products Bike Accidents Brain Injury Premises Liability Mass Transit & TriMet Accidents and Injuries At the Law Office of Benjamin B. Grandy, PC, we offer free, no-obligation consultations and operate on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay legal fees...

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. Neal...

I handle civil litigation, business, real estate, and fiduciary litigation matters. For litigation matters, my focus is Oregon state court, although I also appear in Oregon Federal District Court. I am well-versed in all phases of litigation and comfortable taking a case to trial. Given the risk and expense of litigation, many cases settle before trial. I have participated in numerous mediations and judicial settlement conferences. However, sometimes settlement does not make sense and a client needs their day in court. I thoroughly enjoy the challenges and complexities that trial brings and feel at ease...

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...

Jenna Richards is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with a strong commitment to advocating for individuals navigating the criminal justice system. She has extensive experience handling a wide range of cases, from minor violations and misdemeanors to complex felonies and Measure 11 charges. Before joining Gilroy Napoli Short, Jenna served as a criminal defense attorney in Washington County, where she managed both court-appointed and private cases and worked on the county’s Early Case Resolution (ECR) docket. Her substantial courtroom experience spans criminal courts throughout Oregon, and she approaches each case with compassion and collaboration, always striving to achieve the best...

For over twenty-five years Karen has been assisting businesses and individuals turn ideas into patents. Her practice focuses on patent prosecution (the process of obtaining a patent). Karen has written and/or prosecuted patents in technological categories such as machines and tools, medical and dental devices and processes, construction, consumer products, sporting equipment, toys and games, and computer-related inventions. She also has extensive experience with design patents. Karen’s practice includes opinion work (e.g. patentability, noninfringement, and infringement).

Karen realizes that each client has unique intellectual property needs and uses creative solutions to help her clients achieve their goals. Karen takes the time...

Kathy Peck graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington State University and received her law degree from Willamette University College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington. Kathy is a well-known lecturer on employment law topics and has published articles for the Oregon State Bar, the Oregon Law Institute, the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the American Arbitration Association and a variety of other organizations. She has also taught employment discrimination as an adjunct professor at Willamette University College of Law. Ms. Peck is one of 15 Oregon attorneys and less than 1500 attorneys nationwide to be...

From the start of his legal career, Brian has focused exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation in Portland. As a skilled advocate both in and out of the courtroom, Brian is passionate about guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Having experienced the fear, pain, and uncertainty that follow an injury firsthand, Brian understands the emotional and physical toll it takes—an insight that helps him build compelling personal injury cases. Brian is deeply involved in the legal community and serves as an elected, voting member of the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates for...

I represent workers, never employers, in sexual harassment and other discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. Our clients only pay our attorney fee if we win.

I practice bankruptcy, consumer, and tax law to help people get out of debt or keep their homes. My goal is to get you back on your feet as efficiently and painlessly as possible. Every initial meeting is free so give me a call if you have questions or want to schedule a meeting.