Aaron C. Courtney

Tara's practice emphasizes bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation. She represents all types of parties in all types of bankruptcy matters including unsecured creditors' committees, business debtors in reorganization proceedings, creditors including banks and other financial service providers, bankruptcy trustees and receivers. She protects clients' interests and represents them on a national level in multiple bankruptcy jurisdictions. Tara is certified by the American Board ...

Michael Fillingame is a member of Buchalter’s Corporate and Real Estate Practice Groups, and a Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Portland Office. Mr. Fillingame represents public and private companies in a broad range of complex corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate governance. He also has substantial experience representing clients in a wide range of real estate transactions, including the acquisit...

Megan Ferris is a Portland-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation involving construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, and product and premises liability claims. She represents clients in state and federal courts across Oregon and Washington, with a strong emphasis on insurance defense and construction-related disputes. Megan regularly represents insurers in both first-party and third-party matters and advises on insurance coverage and risk exposure, including claims involv...

Elizabeth C. Crouse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Energy Law and Tax Law. Elizabeth C. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth C. Crouse since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth C. Crouse is held by other l...

Marjorie A. Elken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Marjorie A. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Marjorie A. Elken since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marjorie A. Elken is held by other lawyers.

Troy Nixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Troy practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Troy Nixon since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Troy Nixon is held by other lawyers.

Michael Zahn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Zahn since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Zahn is held by other lawyers.

Jesse D. Lyon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jesse D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse D. Lyon since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jesse D. Lyon is held by other lawyers.

Edmund Clay Goodman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Edmund Clay practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Edmund Clay Goodman since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edmund Clay Goodman is held by other lawyers.

Emma J. Redden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emma J. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Emma J. Redden since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emma J. Redden is held by other lawyers.