Bend Lawyers

Michael O’Brien’s practices focuses on discrete, customer-specific solutions for individuals and small business owners facing insolvency, bankruptcy or foreclosure problems. With an eye towards protection of the individual and his/her family and assets, he strives to plan for a soft touchdown at difficult time as opposed to a crash landing. Mr. O’Brien is a results oriented attorney who helps his clients obtain common sense, practical results to get them back on the track to prosperity. Michael O’Brien is one of only three attorneys in the state of Oregon who is certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the...

Gary R. Johnson is a personal injury lawyer and has been advocating cases since 1994. He began his career as am attorney in Portland, Oregon, representing people injured in car accidents, and has tried and won many jury trials. In 2003, he started leading the litigation department of a law firm in Bend, allowing him the opportunity to practice personal injury law while raising his family in beautiful Central Oregon. He now uses his 28+ years of experience to ensure his clients are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries. Philosophy: I believe in fairness. People harmed in car or slip and fall...

Over 20 years practicing law in Bend, Oregon (Jan 1996). Extensive knowledge in Bankruptcy Law including consistent success with complicated Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases. Extensive knowledge in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Member, Oregon State Bar House of Delegates. J.R. Campbell Inns of Court. Oregon State Bar Leadership College (2006) Personal: Married since 1996 with two children. Interests include skiing, tennis, backpacking, and classical piano.

When it comes to the practice of law one thing is certain, experience counts. Tim has more than 27 years of experience as a lawyer. He is a native of Bend, Oregon and received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. Tim is passionate about the law and about helping his clients, and prides himself on providing excellent service at competitive rates. Tim's regional practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Construction, Real Estate, and Business Law. Tim is admitted to practice...

Donn K. Harms is a Registered Patent Attorney also handling business and corporate law matters since 1988, with heavy emphasis on trademarks, copyrights, patents, and licensing matters. Mr. Harms has served as an Adjunct Professor for Patent Law and Trademark Law at the University of California at San Diego. Mr. Harms has served as a Professor of Patent Law and Trademark Law at the University of California at San Diego, and has offices in Bend, Oregon, and in Del Mar, California. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Harms owned and operated a small business with 50 employees for over 15 years....

Mike co-founded Stadnick Nowierski-Stadnick LLP in 2021. Before that, Mike spent nearly twenty years litigating complex trials and appeals in courts all over the country. He served as trial counsel in dozens of cases on behalf of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small private businesses, and for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mike has served as counsel in cases resulting in over $100 million in settlements for his clients, jury verdicts for his clients totaling over $1 billion, and several complete defense verdicts for his clients. He has received recognition for his trial work in...

For over a decade, Lauren Nowierski-Stadnick has been litigating complex civil disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Lauren’s practice includes a wealth of experience in all aspects of civil litigation: from pre-suit investigations through trial. Her investigative and advocacy skills have contributed to over $100M in pretrial settlements in numerous matters. Throughout her legal career, Lauren has also been heavily involved in pro bono matters, including asylum, litigated divorce, and unemployment-related issues. Her current practice is dedicated to counseling individuals and businesses, helping them understand and protect their rights and navigating any...

L. Todd Wilson was born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon. Mr. Wilson graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1990. He then attended Santa Clara University and graduated with honors with a history degree in 1994. Mr. Wilson graduated from Willamette University School of Law in 1997. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 1997 and is admitted to practice before all circuit and appellate courts in the state of Oregon, and the United States District Court for the District Oregon. Mr. Wilson concentrates his practice area to cover a broad spectrum of litigation and courtroom work. He regularly...

I am passionate about the law and how to use it to help you. Since I was a child I was fascinated by the law and its unique ability to solve people's problems. I pride myself in constant learning and practice. I know that regardless of the legal question or situation you may find yourself in, it is likely the most important issue in your life. My goal is to answer your questions and resolve your issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, so that you can get back to your life with as little hassle...

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...

I am an experienced and knowledgeable Immigration Law Attorney. My practice areas include Family Sponsored Immigration, Naturalization/US Citizenship Applications, Nonimmigrant Visas and Employment Based Immigration. I am committed to providing exceptional service and representation for your immigration law needs.

I earned by B.A. in Political Science and Government from the University of Washington. In 1990, I received my J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. I am admitted to practice law in the State of Washington and am a member of the Washington State Bar Association.

I am fluent in German, and Japanese interpretation is available.

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.

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...

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.

Jonathan D. Mishkin, LL.M., has 15+ years as a practicing tax and estate planning attorney where he utilizes his extensive background in individual, corporate, international and real estate taxation along with knowledge in asset protection/estate planning techniques to consult with clients in matters of estate planning and tax mitigation strategies.

Mr. Mishkin has an economics and political science degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center where he served as the Graduate Tax Policy Scholar advising the United...

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

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.

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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...

Meredith Holley is a workplace conflict mediator, communication coach, attorney, founder of Eris Conflict Resolution. She helps resolve toxic workplace conflict so that teams can focus on doing work they love. For a confidential consultation, visit https://erisresolution.as.me. Download a copy of Career Defense 101 here: CareerDefense101.com Download a copy of The Inclusive Leader's Guide to Healthy Workplace Culture here: HealthyWorkplaceCulture.com Check out the Empowered Communication Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-communication/id1707614966

I have practiced law in Eugene, Oregon since 2004. I practice Intellectual Property, Business Law, Civil Litigation, and Employment Law. I take pride in delivering exceptional client service. I work promptly and view my clients as partners in problem-solving. Clients describe me as highly responsive, clear, professional, and knowledgeable. Attorneys' integrity and ethics are critical to client service. I uphold the highest professional standards and am on the Oregon State Bar's Disciplinary Board. I earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2001. I graduated from Berkeley Law in 2004, earning my J.D. with a certificate in Berkeley...

Don Corson represents people seriously injured or killed by car and truck collisions, defective products, industrial accidents, hospital system failures, and other catastrophic incidents.

Don has been named as the Distinguished Trial Lawyer of the Year, has the highest professional ratings for legal ability and ethics, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in multiple categories for representing individuals, and is consistently listed as a Super Lawyer.

Before entering the field of law, Don was active in consumer and environmental issues. He decided to become a lawyer in part to help address many of the injustices he saw. Don graduated first...

K.C. Huffman, graduated from Reedsport High School (’93) Linfield College (’97) and the University of Oregon School of Law (’00). Following law school, K.C. served as the Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Lyle C. Velure. In 2001 K.C. joined Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., and in 2007 K.C. became a partner in the firm. K.C. is currently the President of the Lane County Bar Association.

I set out to become a lawyer because I wanted to acquire the tools one needs to help folks who couldn't acquire those tools for themselves. I am passionate about the rights of injured workers, and have worked myself to the forefront of the fight for their rights in Salem, and at hearings throughout the State of Oregon. My practice focuses almost exclusively on workplace injuries, and I am happy to provide you with a free, no pressure, consultation so that you can understand your rights.

Eugene, Oregon, lawyer Mike Arnold is an experienced trial lawyer with countless hours in front of Oregon juries in state, municipal and federal court. He has a special interest in cases involving falsely accused criminal defendants or Oregon businesses being pushed around by large corporations or the government. Mike was voted the Best Lawyer for DUII in Eugene by the Eugene Weekly the first and only year they hosted that award. However, the votes he is most proud of are votes by groups of six and twelve that result in two word jury verdicts after very short deliberations....

Marilyn Heiken represents people seriously injured or killed by car and truck collisions, defective products, medical malpractice, industrial accidents, and other incidents. Marilyn has the highest professional ratings for legal ability and ethics. Marilyn entered the field of law in her early twenties as the office manager for St. Andrew Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon. The clinic is a catholic nonprofit organization that provides legal services to people in financial need. She then worked as a legal secretary for three years in Eugene before she decided to go to law school. She decided to become a lawyer to address injustices she...