Brant J. Norquist

Angela Otto joined Ball Janik LLP as a partner in the construction and litigation practices. Her focus is representing clients on construction and design, construction defect, and litigation matters. Ms. Otto represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, developers and design professionals in construction disputes, litigation, arbitration and mediation. She also represents clients on significant delay and impact claims, complex disputes, and other matters pertaining to th...

Leslie A. Kocher-Moar is Of Counsel in the Portland office of Williams Kastner, where her civil litigation practice concentrates on defending bodily injury and property damage claims, insurance coverage disputes, and appellate advocacy. She represents both individuals and corporations in matters that range widely in scale and complexity, and regularly advises insurers on a broad spectrum of coverage issues. With over three decades of legal experience, Leslie has litigated extensively in Orego...

Naomi D. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Naomi D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Naomi D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas Oh-Keith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas, who practices law in Lake Oswego, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

P. Andrew McStay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. P. Andrew, 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 P. Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Bonnie Richardson has been a trial lawyer for 24 years and is a champion for causes in which people have been wronged by the powerful and privileged. She is driven by the desire to successfully resolve challenging and difficult cases, particularly complex commercial litigation. Bonnie is highly regarded for her work on behalf of clients who seek to hold attorneys and other professionals accountable for malpractice. She is also one of the top attorneys for large, complex estate and trust cases...

Christie S. Totten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christie S., 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 Christie S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edmund Clay Goodman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Edmund Clay, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edmund Clay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...