Otis Lawyers

Karen Oakes was raised as an Army officer’s daughter — living in various areas of the United States and Panama. Ms. Oakes was born in Michigan and has lived in Georgia, California, South Carolina, Virginia, and Idaho. While living in California as a young adult, she married and began her family. The family expanded dramatically in 1984 when three nieces/nephew were added to the family.

During her third year of law school, Ms. Oakes was selected for a national position with the American Bar Association/Law Student Division as the student director of the national...

Licensed since 1997 to practice law in Oregon. Serving Hermiston, Pendleton, and surrounding areas since 1999.

General practice trial attorney specializing in commercial litigation. Extensive trial experience in state and federal courts.

Attorney Hughes can provide everything today’s elite student athletes need to help maximize their NIL potential under the latest rules and regulations. We can help student athletes prepare for the future when they begin to share profits or even become employees of the schools they play for.

Prior to joining Baxter Harder, Erica was an associate attorney at Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in Bend and Prineville. During her time there, Erica handled a variety of family law cases, including high-conflict custody and parenting time disputes, divorces, and restraining orders. Erica has also worked in the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office. During that time, she appeared in court on behalf of the State for a number of criminal matters. While in law school, Erica worked as a judicial extern for the Lane County Circuit Court, where she gained additional valuable courtroom experience. Before moving to Oregon, Erica worked...

Jason Wheeless is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney, bringing nearly two decades of expertise to his clients in cases ranging from DUII to homicide. Notably, he is among the few Spanish-speaking criminal defense attorneys serving communities east of the Cascades. Jason began his legal journey in 2005 as a public defender in Pendleton, Oregon. After practicing in Oregon for a few years, he moved to Spain, where he spent a year teaching at a public high school and studying foreign policy at the Universidad de Cádiz. Upon returning to the U.S., he settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he dedicated...

I was raised near McMinnville and am a 5th generation Oregonian. I completed my bachelor’s degree in agricultural business management at Oregon State University. Upon graduating I moved home to join my family’s vineyard management and winemaking business, and start my own business, a tavern in downtown McMinnville.

During my experience working for my family’s company, I partnered with my parents and siblings through difficult business decisions. This led to an interest in the legal profession and eventually the decision to go to law school. I graduated from Willamette University College of Law cum laude. I also completed the estate planning...

General civil practice of law in The Dalles, Oregon, representing individuals and small businesses.

Sean was raised in the Portland area then attended college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he met his wife Danielle. After college, Sean worked for Enterprise Rent A Car in Spokane and Coeur D’Alene. Managing the various aspects of contracts inspired Sean to seek a law degree. He moved back to the Portland area to attend Willamette University College of Law. There, Sean was an Associate Editor of the Law Review, received a certificate in dispute resolution and graduated with honors.

Prior to moving to Redmond in 2013, Sean worked for the Marion...

Admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Oregon, Allen Drescher has provided legal services in Southern Oregon since 1973 with an emphasis in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business law, elder law, wills, trusts, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, leases, sales, transactions and disputes.

Laura is currently serving as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Elgin. She has been an attorney for 20 years, having graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1998. She is admitted to practice law in Oregon, Arizona, and Utah, as well as 9 federal jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court Bar and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Laura has extensive trial and motion practice at all levels, including federal, state, county, and city courts. She has been both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney, and...

WYATT BAUM
Wyatt was raised in Eastern Oregon and has close ties to the community. He regularly attends public meetings to advise Councils and Boards. He assists public bodies solve their legal problems. He is committed to helping local businesses grow. He provides proactive advice to help businesses and public bodies avoid legal problems. He is a member of the Oregon City Attorneys Association, Oregon County Counsel Association, Oregon School Boards Association, and Oregon Family Lawyers Association. Wyatt is trained in dispute resolution and assists the public bodies he represents to accomplish their mission while avoiding needless controversy. He is...

BRENT SMITH
Brent Smith is an Eastern Oregon civil litigation lawyer. He regularly tries cases to judge and jury in both state and federal courts. He uses litigation experience to give clients strategic advice about their legal problems and help them arrive at a solution. Brent’s goal is to make sure people who live in Eastern Oregon can obtain expert advice from a lawyer living in their region.

PRACTICE AREAS
Civil Litigation
Eminent Domain
Personal Injury
Insurance Defense
Estate Planning and Administration

BAR ADMISSIONS
Oregon State Bar
United States District Court of Oregon
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

EDUCATION
University...

Michael J. Love is an experienced attorney dedicated to defending people accused of crimes. His practice is generally limited to Public Defense but private clients are accepted on a case-by-case basis. He has the knowledge and experience to advocate for your rights through each step of your case. Call today for more information.

Davis, Hearn, Anderson & Selvig, P.C., founded in 1953 by Sam Davis and Sidney Ainsworth, has created and maintained a reputation of dedication, commitment, and professionalism through years of outstanding service and results. As the oldest and largest law firm in Ashland, our firm has the talent and experience to handle complex transactions and litigation, but is small enough to foster and develop close working relationships with a wide array of clients.

Hecht & Norman appreciates the importance of providing accessible quality legal representation to individuals across the state of Oregon. In 2011, Hecht & Norman opened its Southern Oregon office in Medford, and Kevin Stout joined our team. Kevin previously worked as an attorney with Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services where he developed a solid foundation in immigration law. As a former public interest attorney, Kevin brings compassion and knowledge to every client matter. Kevin remains committed to public service, and has volunteered in outreach and education efforts to facilitate collaboration between law enforcement and the immigrant...

After growing up in Oregon, I moved to the East Coast where I attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a major in Political Science and a double minor in Latin American Studies and Spanish Language. After college, I spent six months in South America and studied the language and had an internship with Habitat For Humanity in La Paz, Bolivia. Upon returning home, I graduated from University of Richmond School of Law with cum laude distinction. Upon moving to Washington I had an internship with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office and worked in the...

I have been successfully trying cases for over fifteen years. I started my career as prosecutor in a district attorney's office, and stayed there for seven years. In that time I handled cases from misdemeanors including DUI and DWS, to felonies like burglary and Measure 11 assaults. After leaving that job, I started my own practice focusing on helping individuals who have been charges with crimes My cases aren't just a file to me. When I agree to help someone with a problem, I take the time...

Joel Geelan has extensive experience representing clients in areas of estate planning, including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. In his work with family law clients, Joel handles divorce, custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, high asset division, move-away cases, grandparent and co-parent third party rights, and DHS-involved cases. He has litigated and settled numerous matters in each area. He specializes in resolving cases involving children and complex financial issues, such as valuing and dividing businesses, real estate, investments, and retirement accounts. Joel understands the complexities of family relationships. He endeavors to be an educator for...

Jeffrey K. Traylor is a divorce, child custody, and personal injury attorney located in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from Lewis and Clark School of Law in 2009. He has handled every aspect of both family law and personal injury cases from filing to trial. Jeff strives to provide professional, personal, and caring representation that clients need for the lowest cost possible. The firm's motto is "your family's lawyer" and that philosophy is taken very seriously. Jeff strives to be there when you need him, and to build a strong and ongoing relationship between attorney and client.

Over 30 Years Serving Jackson County Risa L. Hall was raised on her family farm in Siskiyou County. Risa learned to ski on Mt. Ashland and attended Southern Oregon University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. After graduating from Willamette University School of Law in Salem Oregon, Risa relocated to Southern Oregon to work as an associate for a Law Firm in Grants Pass for 5 years. She then relocated her law practice to the Rogue Valley where she has been helping families navigate through their legal matters for the past 27 years. She frequently enjoys the Southern...

Robert W. Good, Attorney, LLC is an Ashland, Oregon law firm specializing in serving the legal needs of the community. Our firm’s focus is on the legal issues that commonly arise in people’s lives, from family law matters such as divorce, custody, child and spousal support and parenting time to wills and trusts. We also assist small businesses, including setting up corporations, LLCs and other entities and handling the array of legal issues that arise for existing businesses. As a small, local, and long-established firm, we give personalized attention to your legal issues, keep your costs low and deliver highly...

Husband, Father of 10, LDS, and a lawyer for the past 22 years. I have tried numerous cases. I have received multi-million dollar verdicts. I have settled thousands of cases. I have been a part time judge for 13 years. After a few years at the United States Attorneys office, I have spent my career representing those who have suffered life changing injuries.

Professional Experience: Fred has over a decade of legal experience. After passing the bar in 2007, he clerked for Judge Herndon in Clackamas County Circuit Court. Fred moved to Bend and joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in 2010 and in 2019 was elected a shareholder with the firm. In 2024 he joined Phillips Traylor Myers Goodin & Schroeder as a partner. Professional Activities: Fred is an active member of the Oregon State Bar, the Deschutes County Bar Association, and the Jefferson/Crook County Bar Association. Community Involvement: Fred has been an active volunteer in the community coaching youth sports and...

I have been practicing law since the year 1985, in Southern Oregon. I do primarily criminal defense and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

I am a land use, real estate and regulatory attorney, licensed in Washington State and Oregon. I have been practicing law since 1994. My practice includes assisting clients with land use applications and appeals, regulatory approvals, drafting and reviewing real estate purchase and sale documents, easements and leases. I have particular experience working with regulatory agencies including the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and the Washington State Liquor Control Board with respect to marijuana licensing and the Oregon Department of Agricultural concerning industrial hemp. I also have experience defending clients' constitutionally protected private property rights in the context of...

Warren West is an accomplished trial attorney who has practiced law for over 38 years in the Central Oregon area. For over 25 years, Warren has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases against insurance companies and resulting from motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents, defective products, medical malpractice claims, slip and falls, and other accidents caused by negligence. He has represented thousands of people over the years who have suffered from physical injury, physical pain, mental suffering, diminished quality of life, expensive medical bills, wage loss, and diminished...

Katie is a shareholder at Hurley Re, P.C. practicing in the areas of Estate Planning & Administration, Probate, Guardianships and Conservatorships, and Elder Law. Prior to joining Hurley Re, she spent seven years as a Deschutes County deputy district attorney and two years practicing civil litigation, business law, and municipal law. During her time at the district attorney’s office, Katie led the Deschutes County Senior and Disabled Adult Multidisciplinary Team. Katie attended Mountain View High School in Bend, and went on to receive her B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and her J.D. from University of Denver, Sturm College...

I am an accomplished attorney with experience in both transactional and litigation matters. I am registered in Oregon and California, and over the course of my 9 years of practice I have represented businesses of all sizes in a number of industries, and have also served as an in-house counsel to a drug development company and an international industrials supplier. My current practice provides services primarily to businesses, entrepreneurs and C-suite executives located on the west coast, and focuses on assisting them with all legal matters including setup and formation, commercial transactions, real estate , intellectual property, and...

Admitted to Oregon State Bar 1973; Alaska State Bar 1975; Nevada State Bar 1985; US District and Bankruptcy Court-Oregon 1973, Alaska 1976; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 1977; U.S. Tax Court 1988; practice located in Bend Oregon since 1981.

I focus exclusively on representing individuals with personal injury and wrongful death claims, or those who have been denied benefits by their own insurance. I have specialized in tort claims and insurance disputes since 2007, after moving to Central Oregon. I have achieved favorable settlements for my clients by aggressively negotiating with insurance companies, and through mediations of more complex claims. I have also received awards through arbitrations in cases when mandated by the circuit court, and have tried cases to jury verdict in Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, and Grant Counties.

I was born in Boise, Idaho, and...

I provide Estate Plan services: setting up Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Deeds, Guardianships, and Conservatorships. I provide very personalized care and attention to every client, taking extra time to really get to know my clients, their families, and their individual needs. Every estate plan is completely unique from every other, and I strive to make the process easy and less stressful.

Sarah Vaile is an attorney serving the community of Ashland, Oregon and surrounding area through her solo practice, Siskiyou Law. Her practice focuses on estate planning (drafting wills and trusts) and estate administration (trusts and probates). Sarah understands that estates can be a confusing and overwhelming process and works hard to make it more understandable and straightforward for her clients. Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Indiana, Bloomington, and her Juris Doctorate degree from the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, New York. She has been a member of the Oregon State...