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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...

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...

Lorne Dauenhauer is an attorney with Trucker Huss APC in Portland, Oregon, practicing exclusively in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and executive compensation. He has more than 35 years of experience in the employee benefits field, including nine years as an actuarial consultant, and has practiced employee benefits law since 2002. Lorne advises employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and businesses on a broad range of employee benefits and ERISA matters. His practice includes retirement plans, ...

Steve Pfeiffer is a partner in the firm's Real Estate & Land Use practice. He focuses on land use, natural resource law and real estate development, and his representation includes the full spectrum of development interests including office, retail industry, institutional and resort.

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.

Joelle Tavan is an attorney with Trucker Huss APC in Portland, Oregon, where she focuses her practice on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and qualified retirement plans . Her work includes advising clients on defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, including 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP , and money purchase pension plans, as well as retirement plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations and public employers. Joelle counsels public and private employers on the design, administration, ...

Christopher Rich is a partner in the firm's Environment, Energy & Resources practice. He focuses on complex environmental cleanup compliance and litigation under CERCLA and state Superfund laws, resolution of state and federal governmental enforcement actions, and RCRA, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act compliance and permitting.

Brad is a litigator and effective risk assessor whose practice focuses on general litigation, business litigation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance defense. For 25+ years, he has assessed and managed clients' risks and litigated cases involving such diverse matters as class actions, contracts, business disputes, environmental matters, wage and hour, insurance coverage, products liability, employment termination, personal injury, real estate, and loan agreements. A recogni...

Katherine VanZanten is an estate planning and tax attorney who has significant experience in estate planning, business and tax planning, charitable remainder trusts and establishing charitable organizations. Katherine has an active estate planning practice helping clients and their families complete their estate planning goals. She regularly advises fiduciaries on their duties with respect to trust and probate administration.

Emma J. Redden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emma J. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Emma J. Redden 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 Emma J. Redden is held by other lawyers.