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John Thomas is a partner in the firm's Business practice. He counsels clients in the areas of public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructurings and spinoffs, securities compliance and corporate governance.

Elaine R. Albrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Elaine R., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chip Horner’s law practice focuses on defending medical negligence lawsuits, including high exposure birth trauma claims, ophthalmology, autism, failure to diagnose cancer, wrongful death and surgical matters. He is experienced in all aspects of health law. Chip’s clients range from large integrated health systems to solo practitioners, nurses, midwives, dentists, and many different allied health professionals. Chip also represents clients before licensing boards in Oregon and Was...

Jane Paulson is passionate about trial law. While many attorneys shy away from litigation, Jane is a Portland personal injury lawyer who relishes the chance to stand up for her clients in court. She represents people throughout Oregon and Washington who have been harmed by the negligence or legal fault of others, and she has won millions of dollars for her clients doing so. Jane is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. She clerked for federal judge James M. Burns and worked ...

J. Matthew Donohue is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. J. Matthew, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie is a trial attorney specializing in business and real estate disputes, banking litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. She enjoys a reputation among her colleagues for success in the court room. She has long held an AV peer rating with Martindale-Hubbell. Since 2007 she has been named by her peers to the top five percent of all business litigation attorneys in the State of Oregon in the annual publication of Super Lawyers. She has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in Th...

Blake Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Blake, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia E. Markley is a litigation partner in the Portland, Oregon office of Perkins Coie LLP. She has 14 years of legal experience in the federal and state courts. Her clients include companies in the construction, communications, technology, energy, mining, manufacturing, food, and retail industries. Julia's diverse litigation practice includes complex business, class action, intellectual property, franchise and employment disputes. She has also handled cases involving political and constitut...

Clifford A. DeGroot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Clifford A., 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 Clifford A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Everett Jack (EJ) focuses his practice on litigation, including complex corporate and commercial litigation, officer and director defense, employment, and insurance coverage. EJ works out of the New York and Portland offices of the firm. He has served as the vice-chair of the Litigation department and spent six years on the firm’s Executive Committee. He also previously served as the chair of the firm’s Compensation Committee. EJ’s diverse trial practice includes a wide rang...