Black Helterline LLP
About Black Helterline LLP
Black Helterline LLP is a respected presence in the Portland legal community, with 5 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 1 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since earning its first individual recognition in 2007, the firm has continued to stand out for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Black Helterline LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Portland, Oregon
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Jaimie has been a practicing attorney in the Portland metro area since 2012. She joined Black Helterline LLP in 2022 after four years working at a Portland insurance defense firm focusing on construction defect and general liability defense. Prior to that, Jaimie served as the first ever volunteer prosecutor for the Washington County District Attorney’s Office; worked for a Seattle-based firm focusing on lending litigation; and worked with Stuart M. Brown, a highly regarded business and...
Kaitlin Beck is an associate in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office and focuses her practice on immigration and corporate law. Kaitlin manages immigration cases and represents multinational corporations, healthcare facilities, large and small businesses and individuals before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Labor.
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