Cody Berne
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About Cody Berne
Cody Berne is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Cody Berne is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Oregon
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Securities
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Stoll Berne
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Portland, OR
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