Oregon Super Lawyers Articles

What was it like being part of the first wave of women attorneys? Nine Oregon lawyers tell all

Nadia Dahab’s roundabout path to the law and pro bono immigration work 

Renée Rothauge is helping female attorneys improve trial skills one seminar at a time

How Arthur Saito came to steward an Asian art collection

Discovery with Christine R. Constantino

The real estate attorney helps guide Portland through its growing pains

Health care attorney Eric Neiman fears the legal implications of Volk v. DeMeerleer

Joshua Stadtler’s pro bono work stems from the Jewish tenet Tikkun Olam

As peers retire, Kelly Andersen climbs and cycles mountains

Three of Bill Manne’s clients learned the hard way that you can’t dodge the IRS

Jovita Wang on bitcoin dreams and Kafka cocktails

How immigration attorney Stephen Manning is fighting exclusion orders and deportations

Jim McDermott’s first novel is set in a blue-collar town like the one he left behind

Banafsheh Violet Nazari survived the Iran-Iraq War to represent the marginalized in employment law

Deanna Wray admires Michelle, Betty, RBG, J-Law and the Mother of Dragons

The Portland employment and labor lawyer tells us what’s good in the neighborhood

Oregon immigration attorney is named top legal innovator of 2017

How two employment attorneys from across the aisle joined forces

To improve his practice, Brad Stanford hit the slopes

Handy legal apps

We want the jury system to thrive, not just survive.

The litigator talks Judge Darleen Ortega, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and which politician he can imitate

The Portland attorney tells us what’s good in the neighborhood

Four of Oregon’s top attorneys, from different practice areas and boutique firms, have been getting together for decadesFeaturing David B. Markowitz, …

Appellate attorney Janet Schroer on repair work, staying in Oregon despite a gubernatorial directive, and why you have to know everything about everything in the caseFeaturing Janet M. Schroer

Business lawyer Steven Berman works for same-sex marriage, GMO labeling and marijuana legalization; and note the pedigreeFeaturing Steven C. Berman

Family law attorney Tom Bittner tells his clients, “It’s never going to hurt me like it hurts you”Featuring Thomas A. Bittner

Diane Polscer launched a small law firm when her daughter was three days oldFeaturing Diane L. Polscer

How Personal Injury Law Hooked Don CorsonFeaturing Don Corson

Bankruptcy attorney Teresa H. Pearson knows it’s all about practice, practice, practiceFeaturing Teresa H. Pearson

How John McGrory saved an empire for his yogi-practitioner clientsFeaturing John F. McGrory, Jr.

Although his father was a police officer, David Angeli knew he was destined for criminal law from an early age. He has never second-guessed himself.Featuring David H. Angeli

How Robert Weaver helped free Central Oregon from the clutches of a red-robed cultFeaturing Robert C. Weaver, Jr.

Judy Snyder tells how the Civil Rights Act of 1991 transformed the nation—and her practiceFeaturing Judy D. Snyder

Parna Mehrbani enjoys the free flow of ideas in intellectual property lawFeaturing Parna A. Mehrbani

Clients should listen, because he’s been in their shoesFeaturing Jerry F. Carleton

Carol Bernick’s way with words sways judges and juries

Richard Meneghello promotes collaboration—in court and on the soccer fieldFeaturing Richard R. Meneghello

Helping foreign professionals realize their American dreamsFeaturing Bradley D. Maier

From Coast Guard icebreakers to hydroelectric projects, Don Haagensen, with Cable Huston Benedict Haagensen & Lloyd, takes on knotty problemsFeaturing Donald A. Haagensen

The acclaimed Portland trial attorney is filling the oversized shoes of three namesakes

How intellectual property attorney Michael Cohen ended up with pages of doodles by Miles DavisFeaturing Michael A. Cohen

Dylan Cernitz begins and ends his day on the farm—and eases people through sticky divorces in-betweenFeaturing Dylan M. Cernitz

An employment law attorney crosses the globe to tackle injusticeFeaturing Timothy J. Resch

The 2010 president of the state bar practices estate law out of a charming old house in Salem with her husband, daughter and dog close at hand. She defines her career on her own termsFeaturing Kathleen A. Evans

David Markowitz is a courtroom giant—and a gentle soulFeaturing David B. Markowitz

With an economy hard-hit by the recession, Oregon’s financial lawyers are burning the midnight oil Featuring Albert N. Kennedy, …

David Wilson Jr. captures courtroom wins—and breathtaking landscapes

Construction lawyer Eric Grasberger builds on eco-sensitivityFeaturing Eric A. Grasberger

Laura Caldera Taylor seems to find extra hours in the dayFeaturing Laura Caldera Taylor

How Andrew Schpak is helping save Hollywood … the theaterFeaturing Andrew M. Schpak

Jim Carter defends the Nike brand

N. Robert Stoll fights the good fight for the downtrodden       

For this Portland attorney, defeat has never been an optionFeaturing Richard S. Yugler

Akin Blitz and his dog, Annie, dispense a special brand of medicine       Featuring C. Akin Blitz

Steven Ungar hits his rhythm in the courthouse and on the drums        Featuring Steven B. Ungar

Portland attorney Darius Hartwell puts family first       Featuring Darius L. Hartwell

Dan O'Leary is at home on the range       

Brenna Legaard keeps her motor running        Featuring Brenna Legaard

Lynn Nakamoto fights for Oregonians' civil rights       

For Shawn Menashe, no other kind of law feels like home       Featuring Shawn N. Menashe

Ellis reflects on 44 distinguished years in law. Though his practice tends toward the complex—consumer class actions and corporate governance—his formula for victory is simple: common sense, respect and a dash of humor      

Plumbers’ pensions were down the drain till Stephen English taught their scheming fund managers a thing or two Featuring Stephen (Steve) F. English

William Barton may have been the class clown in law school, but today he's one of Oregon's finest trial lawyers (no joke) Featuring William A. Barton

Four local lawyers have a soft touch and a long reach

Just when you thought you knew all about relationships, new laws—and attitudes—are changing the rules

Timothy Haslach braves the English Channel for charity

Richard Stone lands the biggest jury award of the year

Brent Renison takes on Immigration

Michael Williams keeps a sharp eye on the pharmaceutical industry

When Lawrence Wobbrock shows up in court, he comes to win. The personal injury attorney’s jury award against Philip Morris  was the largest in state history.

For a lawyer, arguing a case before the highest court in the land brings supreme satisfaction

Lawyers in the midst of the environmental fray

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