Charles F. "Chip" Hudson

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...

Edward Piper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Trade Secrets Law. Edward practices law in Lake Oswego, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Piper 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 Edward Piper is held by other lawyers.

Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans. Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans. Stuart's work includes advice on the tax and ERISA implications (including COBRA rules) of all types of employee b...

Dean T. Sandow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Dean T. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Dean T. Sandow since 2018. 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 Dean T. Sandow is held by other lawyers.

Joel C. Saunders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joel C. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Joel C. Saunders since 2027. 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 Joel C. Saunders is held by other lawyers.

S. Ward Greene is senior counsel at Farleigh Wada Witt, which is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a leading law firm for bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Mr. Greene has a varied transactional and litigation practice with a focus on commercial law, business reorganization, bankruptcy, collections, employment law and real estate matters. He has represented a number of creditors' committees and debtors in successful Chapter 11 cases, as well as represented corporate and banking c...

Andy is the Chair of the firm’s construction practice group and a former managing partner of the firm. His practice focuses on providing advice and counsel to contractors, developers, architects, and engineers, litigating construction defect disputes, and construction related professional negligence claims. He also has significant experience in defending personal injury, products liability, environmental, and premises liability litigation.

Brian S. Jolly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Brian S. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Brian S. Jolly since 2027. 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 Brian S. Jolly is held by other lawyers.

Josh fuels his passion for finding the winning argument with intellect, empathy, and conviction. At his core, Josh believes in his clients’ cause, and does not shy away from conflict or complicated legal matters. Josh represents clients in a wide variety of civil matters, including trust and estate litigation, shareholder disputes, consumer and securities fraud actions, class actions, breach of professional and fiduciary duty, and property and contract disputes. In his trust and estate ...

Elaine R. Albrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Elaine R. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Elaine R. Albrich 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 Elaine R. Albrich is held by other lawyers.