Summer Lake Lawyers

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...

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.

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.

Sean Trimble is now working with OLRS. OLRS is a new business started by the innovators at Stahancyk Kent and Hook. With offices in Bend, Prineville and Astoria OLRS focuses exclusively on non-traditional legal services providing mediation and unbundled legal services. Unbundled services include support for clients representing themselves, litigation coaching and legal document support.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Paul Loney has practiced law for over 27 years. In 2009, Mr. Loney developed the legal blueprint for Oregon’s first private cannabis club, “Highway 420,” and the first National high-profile cannabis café, “Oregon NORML’s Cannabis Café.” Mr. Loney’s practice focuses on a variety of legal issues associated with cannabis and hemp, specifically in the areas of business law and regulatory compliance.

Paul Loney has served as Oregon NORML’s legal counsel for over 13 years and has helped draft numerous cannabis-related legislative initiatives involving Oregon’s medical marijuana and recreational marijuana issues. He has assisted clients in drafting language for proposed additions...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 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...

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...

People turn to Tim Jones when they need an Oregon personal injury attorney. They do so because Tim is the tough advocate they need to attain the justice they deserve. The grandson of Irish immigrants who homesteaded in Eastern Oregon in the early 1900’s, Tim comes from a line of ranchers and mill workers. On his way to becoming an attorney, he spent the better part of two decades as a farm laborer, construction and mill worker. He spent two years living in Portland’s poorest neighborhoods running an emergency relief program, delivering most basic of assistance to low income families. Tim brings valuable...

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...

Matt is a criminal defense and civil litigator and business and real estate attorney. With a legal background that spans criminal defense work to representing a Fortune 500 automobile retail company as its in-house corporate counsel, he developed a wide-range of legal experience that enables him to provide informed and prompt legal advice to his clients in a variety of legal areas. Matt is a Southern Oregon native. He attended the University of Oregon as an undergraduate, graduating in 2005, summa cum laude and with departmental honors in both of his majors: Political Science and Spanish. ...

Wardlow Law represents individuals and businesses with intellectual property and business needs, as well as entertainment law, publishing, royalties, and litigation.

Over the last 21 years, Wardlow Law has helped countless businesses and individuals protect their valuable creative assets, negotiate agreements, stop infringement, recover money for damages, obtain injunctive relief to prevent future injury, and oppose questionable lawsuits.

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Mr. Wardlow first worked at top Hollywood law firm, Codikow, Carroll, Guido & Groffman, for clients including records labels, publishing companies, and artists such as Jay-Z, Dave Matthews Band, William S. Burroughs, Natalie Merchant, Blondie, and countless others.

Wardlow then opened a private practice in...

Joshua M. Hood focuses his practice in probate and trust litigation, estate planning and probate and trust administration. Josh represents heirs, beneficiaries, trustees and personal representatives in a wide array of contested matters, including testamentary and contractual capacity, undue influence, fraud, duress and breach of fiduciary duties.

Experienced in preparing wills and trusts, real estate transactions, business advice, contracts, land-use, water rights, environmental law, simple and complex litigation, probate, representation of irrigation districts, arbitration, mediation, Klamath Falls, Oregon. Co-authored Geothermal Resources Article, and Chaired Oregon State Bar Natural Resources Committee. Real estate: Lease, purchase and sale, easements, well agreements, geothermal issues. Estate Planning and Administration: Wills, trusts, deeds, probate, trust administration. General counseling, arbitration and mediation. Over 35 years experience, farm boy turned attorney, with extensive business and teaching experience. Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration. Creighton University School of Law, Juris Doctor Resume upon request. http://www.linkedin.com/pub/richard-fairclo/19/84b/634

Chris Kuhlman represents everyday Minnesotans in high stakes litigation against some of the most powerful entities in the country - large corporations, insurance companies, and government agencies. He relishes representing the underdog and proudly represents Plaintiffs in wrongfully termination and sexual harassment matters, citizens who have been subjected to excessive force at the hands of the police, and those wrongfully accused of a crime they did not commit. As a small boutique trial firm in Minneapolis, Kuhlman Law takes on a select number of cases that need to be brought and fights tirelessly for his clients.

Michael has in-depth experience in many different areas of law. Michael has advised and represented multi-million dollar coporations, small businesses, individuals, and families. Michael creates businesses, advises clients, and handles litigation of all kinds, including serious injury cases, bankruptcy, divorce, custody, support and general family law, real estate and contract disputes. In addition to practicing law, Michael has taught law and has served as Judge of the Jacksonville Municipal Court. Michael has boht deep and broad legal experience in many areas of law, making him particularly effective at representing his clients and achieiveing excellent results for them. Michael has...

Raised on the East Coast, Ashley attended the University of Vermont earning a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. After graduation, she worked in the snowboarding industry, and in 2014, she enrolled at Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. In 2017, Ashley earned a Juris Doctor, passed the California Bar Exam, and began working as an Associate Attorney for Action Sports Law Group (ASLG) in Oceanside, California. At ASLG, she specialized in athlete immigration law, contract review, and various sports-related issues, working with top professional athletes globally. In 2019, Ashley moved to Bend, Oregon, to continue pursuing...

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.