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Alex Wheatley is a partner in Fisher Phillipsʼ Portland and Seattle offices and co-chair of the firm’s Public Sector Practice Group. Alexʼs practice focuses on employment litigation, labor management relations, and counseling employers on Oregon and Washington employment and labor issues. He has substantial experience working with employers of all sizes in creating and implementing policies and practices, providing counsel with respect to discipline and termination decisions, and defend...

Elizabeth C. Knight is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth C. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth C. Knight since 2021. 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. Kn...

John Rake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Securities. John practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized John Rake 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 John Rake is held by other lawyers.

James M. Barrett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. James M. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Barrett since 2021. 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 James M. Barrett is held by other lawyers.

Neil Nathanson, a partner in the firm's Business practice, focuses on emerging technology company representation. He advises startups and other emerging growth companies in venture, angel and other private and public equity and debt financings, corporate governance, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and computer and Internet law. He also represents angels, venture capital funds and private equity firms on portfolio investments.

Michelle Bertolino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Michelle practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Bertolino 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 Michelle Bertolino is held by other lawyers.

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...

J. Matthew Donohue is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. J. Matthew practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized J. Matthew Donohue since 2015. 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 J. Matthew Donohue is held by other lawyers.

David Matheson, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, brings value to clients by providing strategic and practical advice. He has more than 20 years of experience in counseling on corporate governance matters, raising capital through public and private equity and debt offerings, and acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets. David advises domestic and foreign public companies — including controlled companies and master limited partnerships — on their SEC and secu...

Kaley L. Fendall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kaley L. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Kaley L. Fendall since 2023. 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 Kaley L. Fendall is held by other lawyers.