Alexander M. Naito

Andrew Altschul mediates and arbitrates employment, ERISA and other civil litigation disputes. He practiced labor and employment law at two of the country’s largest law firms before opening his own employment law boutique in 2004 and co-founding Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP in 2008, where he served as managing partner for 18 years. He is an approved arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Service of Portland, and NAM (National Arbitra...

Nicole has defended individuals and businesses in a wide variety of complex litigation matters over her 22-year legal career, including trucking and automobile liability, liquor liability, legal malpractice, and hospitality and hotel-related claims. She is a strong advocate for her clients and an experienced and effective trial/arbitration attorney. Nicole is often retained to defend cases which are of a sensitive nature, such as defending businesses in vicarious liability claims involving se...

Tom Ped is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on construction and real estate law. He advises contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract review, payment claims, and workmanship disputes. Tom also represents real estate clients in purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, and the preparation of related agreements and documents. His practice includes helping clients resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. When...

Jason’s practice focuses on complex litigation, including the defense of product liability, toxic tort, environmental and commercial litigation claims. He has diverse trial court experience, having tried cases, mediated or argued dispositive motions in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California courts. In additional to his trial practice, Jason has successfully mediated or arbitrated hundreds of other cases throughout the Pacific Northwest. Jason serves as national counsel for several pro...

A partner with Ball Janik LLP, Chris Walters has practiced at the firm for over 25 years. His areas of practice include real estate, construction, finance, sales and leasing, venture formation and representation, public contracting, and all aspects of project funding, development and management. He has assisted developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, corporations, public agencies, contractors, design professionals, health organizations, resort and hospitality providers, and religi...

Derek D. Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Derek D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William D. Miner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. William D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lisa Rackner is a Portland, Oregon attorney with a practice focused on Administrative / Regulatory Law, Communications Law , Energy Law , and Energy Regulatory Law. She advises natural gas and electric utilities, energy companies, and telecommunications carriers on regulatory compliance, transactions, and policy matters. Lisa regularly appears before the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and she has represented clients in proceedin...

Michael D. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Michael D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kirsten Day is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland office and a member of the Firm’s Real Estate practice group. Ms. Day brings over 20 years of experience to her national practice in leasing, acquisition/disposition, development and financing of regional shopping centers and other retail properties, Class A office buildings and industrial properties.