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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...

Julie Smith is an appellate lawyer who also specializes in advising trial attorneys on litigation strategy and in drafting and arguing complex motions. Before joining Cosgrave, she served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Trial and Appellate Divisions of the Oregon Department of Justice, where she twice received the department’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to that, she clerked for the Honorable Virginia Linder of the Oregon Court of Appeals. Appellate services include: Re...

John Robb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. John practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized John Robb 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 John Robb is held by other lawyers.

As an attorney, Dan Peterson has extensive experience protecting creditor's rights and pursuing their remedies, both inside and outside Oregon Bankruptcy Court. His practice includes commercial, business and real estate litigation. He has been in private practice since 2006 and previously was a law clerk with the Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice.

Jason M. Ayres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason M. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Jason M. Ayres 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 whi...

Christopher J. Kayser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Securities. Christopher J. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Kayser 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 Christopher...

Joseph Crowell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Joseph practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Crowell 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 Joseph Crowell is held by other lawyers.

Janet Hoffman is a highly recognized criminal defense attorney known for zealously defending her clients with innovative and successful strategies that set the highest standard of practice in state and federal courts. Based in Portland, Oregon, Ms. Hoffman is committed to protecting her clients by understanding their perspectives and thoroughly evaluating the facts and law. She is known for her ability to effectively communicate the defense at the earliest possible stage – often convinc...

Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lawrence S. practices law in Vancouver, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. 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 Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Larsen is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, and Health Care Practice Groups. Within these practice areas, Mr. Larsen advocates and provides trusted advice to his clients for most varieties of business disputes. Whether as a litigator or advisor, he guides his clients towards creative, cost-effective solutions to achieve business goals while navigating risk by balancing the business interests and economic realities unique to each of his cli...