Elizabeth Farrell

Kevin Sali represents individuals and business entities in criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. In a wide variety of cases—including high-stakes major felony trials, complex white collar cases, and large-scale environmental actions—Mr. Sali has secured a series of outstanding results for his clients. With a diverse professional and educational background, he is well-suited to carry out the broad spectrum of tasks needed by clients facing challenging legal circumstances. Mr. Sa...

Sarah I. Hale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah I., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carol serves as bond counsel, underwriters’ counsel, and disclosure counsel to many state agencies and local governments on a variety of financings, particularly in Oregon. Carol has practiced in the area of public finance for 20 years. She joined Hawkins in 2011 and currently serves on the firm’s Management Committee. Carol has extensive experience in the areas of general obligations bonds, short-term financings, certificates of participation, full faith and credit obligations, u...

Marisa Meltebeke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. Marisa, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve English has more than 35 years of jury and non-jury trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has successfully tried over 100 cases to verdict. His trial experience includes business disputes, commercial torts, environmental claims, trade secrets, securities, breach of contract, directors' and officers' liability and product liability claims. He has served as national, regional and Oregon counsel for international businesses and manufacturers. He has broad experie...

Steve D. Osborne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Steve D., 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 Steve D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher J. Kayser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Securities. Christopher J., 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 Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kurt C. Peterson is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on civil litigation and trial work. He represents governmental entities, businesses, insurers, and individuals in matters involving aviation, personal injury, property disputes, construction defect, employment, and insurance coverage. Kurt has extensive trial experience, having tried more than 100 jury cases and over 70 arbitrations in Oregon and Washington. His practice includes representing clients in both state and fed...

Mark P. Trinchero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Communications Law and Utilities Law. Mark P., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. (Sam) Sandmire Partner Sam Sandmire's practice is focused on complex business, product liability, personal injury, and employment litigation and counseling. Sam defends and prosecutes claims in a wide range of business disputes and defends insured and self-insured manufacturers in product liability, class action, consumer fraud, construction and mass tort litigation. He has litigated toxic exposure, catastrophic injury, and multi-state consumer fraud claims on behalf of manufacture...