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Troy Nixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Troy practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Troy Nixon since 2025. 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 Troy Nixon is held by other lawyers.

Attorney, Hilary A. Newcomb has worked in the estate and trust field her entire career, which began as a law clerk for the Santa Clara County, California Probate Judge in the year 2000. Hilary earned her J.D. at Santa Clara University's School of Law and her B.A. from Santa Clara University. Hilary is actively licensed to practice law in Oregon and inactively licensed in California. Hilary practices fiduciary litigation, probate and trust administration, estate planning, and guardianships and...

Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans. Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans. Stuart's work includes advice on the tax and ERISA implications (including COBRA rules) of all types of employee b...

Matthew Kalmanson is an accomplished appellate attorney and partner at Hart Wagner LLP in Portland, Oregon. He regularly serves as lead appellate counsel in cases before state and federal appellate courts in the Pacific Northwest. As a former federal and state appellate clerk, and an experienced appellate practitioner, Matt knows how to use the appellate process to his clients’ advantage. He is often hired to assist attorneys already in litigation, and brief and argue complex legal and ...

Neil Nathanson, a partner in the firm's Business practice, focuses on emerging technology company representation. He advises startups and other emerging growth companies in venture, angel and other private and public equity and debt financings, corporate governance, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and computer and Internet law. He also represents angels, venture capital funds and private equity firms on portfolio investments.

Sheila Fox Morrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Sheila Fox practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Sheila Fox Morrison since 2013. 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 Sheila Fox Morrison is held by other lawyers.

Román Hernández is a partner in the Portland office of K&L Gates and is a member of the labor, employment and workplace safety practice group. He has particular experience in the defense of employers against claims filed by former, current, and prospective employees for allegations of discrimination, harassment, constructive discharge, wrongful discharge, and for alleged wage and hour violations in both state and federal courts, including class action litigation. He provides...

John H. Chambers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. John H. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Chambers since 2024. 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 John H. Chambers is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer's experience encompasses a broad range of financing transactions, including governmental capital improvement projects, tax and revenue anticipation financings, transportation projects, multifamily housing developments, nonprofit organization financings, manufacturing and exempt facility projects, and qualified tax credit bond transactions. She works closely with clients to structure financings that satisfy federal tax requirements while supporting their long-term financing objectives...

Lisa E. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Collaborative Law: Family Law. Lisa E. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa E. Martin since 2024. 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 Lisa E. Martin is held by other lawyers.