Erica Clausen
About Erica Clausen
Erica Clausen is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Erica Clausen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Oregon
- Commercial Litigation
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Miller Nash LLP
Education: Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Portland, OR
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