Sussman Shank LLP
About Sussman Shank LLP
Sussman Shank LLP is a leading law firm with 17 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 20 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2001. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Sussman Shank LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - First Amendment, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
Sussman Shank LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Sussman Shank LLP has 13 rankings in practice areas including: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Litigation - First Amendment, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Sussman Shank LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Portland, Oregon
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John’s practice is almost exclusively in the context of business and commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on litigating limited liability company, shareholder, and partnership disputes, state and federal securities claims, construction contract and lien enforcement actions, and probate and trust matters in Oregon and Washington. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict and litigated hundreds of cases through arbitration, summary determination, or other successful adjudication.
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