Seaside Lawyers

I consult with noncitizens, their families and counsel to determine the best course of action to avoid the serious consequences a criminal history may have on immigration status. My office can either represent noncitizens directly in immigration court and on appeal, or work with already retained immigration counsel. I also assist criminal counsel to identify safe haven dispositions for those facing criminal charges or seeking post-conviction relief. If post-conviction work in criminal court is necessary, I will work closely with criminal counsel to obtain a satisfactory alternative disposition. Additionally, I provide a full range of immigration services for...

Registered patent attorney with several years of experience in practicing intellectual property (IP) law, particularly in the areas of preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, patentability and infringement analyses, strategic IP counseling, and enforcing intellectual property rights.

I decided years ago that I wanted to represent individuals against the powerful. Over the last 38 years, I have represented the victims of railroads, doctors and hospitals, negligent drivers and irresponsible corporations. I have tried and litigated all kinds of cases in Federal and state courts in Oregon, Montana, Colorado, Utah and Idaho.

For more than 40 years, Bob has handled shareholder, partnership & LLC disputes, securities & investment lawsuits & arbitrations. During that time, Bob has served as a mediator and arbitrator on more than 100 matters. Bob is the author of Oregon Securities Law Handbook, Oregon Corporate Law Handbook and numerous articles on business law. Bob is past Chair of OSB Securities Regulation Section and OSB Business Litigation Section. He is a past member of the OSB House of Delegates. Bob has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is included among Oregon Super Lawyers.

Christopher N. Coyle joined Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP as a Portland bankruptcy attorney in 2008. Prior to joining the firm, he was a solo practitioner, practicing taxation and bankruptcy law. While in law school at Lewis and Clark, Christopher clerked with the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and the Lewis and Clark Legal Clinic. Outside of the office, Christopher enjoys hiking, biking, playing with his Labrador retriever, and sailboat racing. He is also a state-certified member of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit, and was the recipient of a 2011 Sheriff’s Award.

I am a partner with Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP, and head up the firm's 11-member Employment and Labor Team. We are effective in assisting our clients because we broad industry focus and diverse skills. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to keep it personal. My team and I help companies and organizations understand, avoid, and resolve legal issues that arise in the workplace and with employees. We provide proactive advice and counsel to businesses, and help guide their Human Resources and Risk Management strategy and efforts. We also defend employers...

Jason is a self-starting, go-getting lawyer who takes a pragmatic approach to helping his clients. He co-founded Fortify Law because he was not satisfied with the traditional approach to providing legal services. He firmly believes that legal costs should be predictable, transparent and value-driven. Jason’s entrepreneurial mindset enables him to better understand his clients’ needs. His first taste of entrepreneurship came from an early age when he helped manage his family’s small free-range cattle farm. Every morning, before school, he would deliver hay to a herd of 50 hungry cows. In addition, he was responsible for sweeping "the shop" at...

Jeff focuses his practice on estate planning, administration, and litigation. His practice grows from his experience in academic and pharmaceutical research, where he worked closely with oncology patients undergoing experimental treatments. He enjoys tackling complex issues, while keeping his clients’ real-world needs at the forefront of every decision. Jeff listens carefully to his clients to help them find the solution that’s right for them. His experience with scientific research taught him to be resilient and creative, and he enjoys applying this approach to advocate for his clients today.

Ryan Ripp founded RHR Business Law, LLC for the purpose of making the legal system more accessible to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and investors. He has experience forming entities, providing securities law guidance, and drafting a wide array of business and employment contracts. While in law school, his legal thesis focused on making employee stock option plans and agreements more accessible to the startup community. Licensed to practice in Oregon.

Third generation Oregonian; Lewis & Clark College BA and U of O JD; Practicing since 1981: Debt issues, Estates and Probate; Municipal Judge for over 15 years

Tom is an experienced professional dedicated to protecting his clients' rights, ensuring they receive the highest quality representation.

JMFord Law Office
Jack Milford Ford

Jack has been a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 40 years, as well as the American State Bar. During that time, Jack has held various corporate positions including Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, General Counsel and Board Member for a number of public and private corporations. Jack has also been a managing partner in a law firm, as well as Senior Assistant Attorney General for the State of Oregon. Since 2008, Jack has practiced law as a sole practitioner in the JMFord Law Office. He has been a member of ATM International...

Colin Rockey Hackett Law serves clients primarily in Workers' Compensation, Criminal Defense and Family Law matters in the counties of Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas. Mr. Hackett's office is located in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon.

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in both Oregon state courts as well as the federal district court here in Portland. I received my undergraduate degree from Marylhurst University located just outside of Portland. I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Willamette College of Law in Salem in 2007 and moved back to Portland to practice law. I am originally from Michigan, but I have lived in Oregon for more than a decade and never plan on returning to the Midwest (except for a vacation). In the recent past, I have practiced in the areas of civil litigation, contract law,...

Will is a results-driven and passionate attorney who values transparency and honest communication with his clients. He understands that each client provides a unique and valuable perspective, and knows that the best way to succeed is to work together, with mutual respect. Will believes that the legal industry has too long been concerned with money and image, rather than results and good relationships. Will grew up in New Mexico, where his parents were serial entrepreneurs, operating numerous types of businesses. By the time he was a young adult, he had gained a wide variety of experience, ranging from working in an...

Ashley Bannon primarily practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense and employment litigation. Ashley received her Political Science degree from the University of Oregon in 2007. In 2010, Ashley graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. Ashley first joined Gilroy and Napoli in 2004 as an office assistant. While a law student, Ashley worked for Gilroy and Napoli as a law clerk. In 2011, she joined Gilroy and Napoli full-time as an associate attorney.

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...

Born and raised in Clackamas County, attended Law School in San Francisco, came back to Oregon in 2012. Father of two boys. My practice is primarily civil litigation with an emphasis on real estate. I also handle personal injury actions, estate planning and probate, and landlord-tenant law.

I have been practicing law since 1980. I began my legal career first as an associate, and later a partner, in a small law firm in the St. John’s District of Portland, Oregon. In 1983 I moved into my own office in Tigard, Oregon. In 1993 I moved my practice to Wilsonville, Oregon, where it is today. My clients have come from all over Oregon (and, sometimes, from out of state) and I have handled legal matters in just about every county in Oregon. I like being a sole practitioner because it allows me to practice law the way...

For more than two decades Shawn has advised individuals, businesses, landowners, and public entities, throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington on various and often complex legal matters. He has successfully represented hundreds of these clients in civil litigation matters in both state and federal court.

Shawn is able to effectively negotiate settlements on challenging and highly charged cases while at the same time always being prepared to take cases to trial if resolution is not possible. Shawn is comfortable trying cases in front of juries and to the court. He has spent countless hours mentoring less-experienced attorneys on how to effectively try...

Holbrook & Associates based in Newport Oregon provides practical advice and solutions in civil law matters. Whether you need experienced litigation lawyers handling construction law, including construction defects, a business law lawyer, or have a real estate property law problem (including land use zoning) we can help. Holbrook & Associates can represent you in mediation and arbitration. If you are planning for your future, Holbrook & Associates can provide you expert advice in trusts and estates. Holbrook & Associates also provides representation to municipalities, home owner associations, and corporations.

Scott Kocher represents individuals and families in wrongful death and personal injury cases, including elder and child physical and sexual abuse, pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle injuries, defective products, and class actions. Mr. Kocher is a 2001 graduate of Harvard Law School, and is licensed in Oregon and Washington. For more information visit www.forumlawgroup.com or call 503-445-2100.

Practicing in the areas of maritime law, environmental and natural resources law, litigation.

Mr. Crispin limits his practice exclusively to labor and employment matters primarily on behalf of individuals. He is sought out for his strategic representation of individuals in highly complex employment situations involving changes in employment, acceptance of a new position, promotions, demotions, developing exit strategies, negotiating severance, and litigating breaches of employment contracts. He often represents higher level executive employees, physicians, university professors, and other professionals. An experienced litigator, Mr. Crispin also represents individuals at all levels who have been discriminated against based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, workplace injury, or safety complaint; sexually or racially harassed; been...

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Jonathan C. Gonzales worked at some of the nation's most prestigious law firms, where he gained substantial experience representing public and private companies, executives, officers, and directors in significant, high-stakes matters. That experience spans several areas of substantive law, including cases involving allegations of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive and unfair trade practices, civil theft, conspiracy, and foreclosures. Mr. Gonzales has also worked in state and federal court a variety of complex disputes, including numerous class actions, shareholder derivative actions, and multidistrict litigations. In connection with these cases, he has also...

College Degree in Education, emphasis in science, from Humboldt State University in 1976. While attending Humboldt State University, Larry Gray started and managed a successful family business. This business experience laid the foundation for Larry's appreciation of the interplay of the law, business, and personal finance. Law Degree from Northwest School of Law, Lewis & Clark in 1980. Passed the Oregon State Bar in 1980 Started private practice in Newberg, Oregon immediately after passing the Oregon State Bar. Over the last 30 years, Larry Gray has helped many families and individuals with a broad range...

Scott Mullins handles litigation in the areas of securities, FINRA arbitration, investment advisers, regulatory compliance, professional licensing, health insurance, and shareholder disputes. He also routinely defends individuals and companies in Government investigations and prosecutions involving these practice areas.

Prior to joining McGaughey Erickson, Scott was Senior Counsel at a commercial litigation firm, and before that, he worked as a securities regulator in Oregon, where he investigated dozens of registered investment advisers involving the sale of private placements, income assignments, notes, investment contracts, and structured settlements. Scott was also cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the...

Thomas Benke received his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984, working summers as an Engineer in Training in the petrochemical plants and oil fields of east Texas. He began his career as a hazardous waste permit writer at the Texas Water Commission (now the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and was the lead permit writer for most of the commercial hazardous waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities in the state. He graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1992 and specializes in environmental law (with extensive experience in RCRA,...

Jason S. Lomax is focused on helping injured federal workers. He has handled all kinds of injury or illness claims made under FECA, at all stages of the process. He has assisted clients in filing claims, appealed claims to the Branch of Hearings and Review (BHR) or Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB), pursued retroactive wage compensation and schedule award benefits, etc. Jason started as counsel for a litigation firm before forming his own practice, focusing on personal injury matters. In 2010, Jason and Aaron combined practices to concentrate on and better serve federal injured workers.

Irina Batrakova is a native of former Soviet Union, and in 1994 was selected to participate in the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State as part of the Freedom Support Act (FSA) of 1992. She was one of 1,200 talented and motivated students who spent the 1994 academic year in the U.S. with a goal of enhancing an understanding and dialogue between the people of the U.S. and former Soviet Union. Cum Laude from Portland State University – Graduated in 2000 Lewis and Clark Law School – Graduated in 2004 Prior to founding TBLO in 2012, Irina...

MICHAEL FULLER is a partner at OlsenDaines in Portland, Oregon. His law practice focuses on consumer protection and class action litigation.

Over the past 9 years Michael has represented professional athletes, politicians, union organizers, whistleblowers, journalists, and other individuals in high stakes litigation. He has also represented the interests of millions of consumers in various national class actions.

In 2018 Michael helped recover $11.8 million in compensation for defrauded consumers. He’s recently filed some of the largest pending consumer class actions in the country, including Intel, Equifax, CenturyLink, and Marriott. His cases have been featured by almost every major news publication including...