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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.

With more than 30 years of experience working on commercial finance, real estate and creditors’ rights matters, Susan Alterman focuses her practice on commercial banking and complex real estate transactions. She assists a variety of financial institutions and real estate investors in structuring real estate and asset-based credit facilities, including loan documentation, underwriting considerations, and regulatory matters. Susan regularly represents banks and other financial institution...

Elizabeth Falcone is a Shareholder with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Ms. Falcone represents private and public employers in all aspects of employment law, including wage/hour matters, wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment litigation. She has experience defending single and multi-plaintiff cases, as well as class action cases. She has tried cases for employers in state and federal courts. She also has experience in traditional labor law, including handling ...

Paul C. Buchanan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Paul C. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Paul C. Buchanan since 2007. 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 Paul C. Buchanan is held by other lawyers.

Employers rely upon Naomi Johnson to guide them through the wide variety of often ambiguous employment scenarios that can range from a legitimate accommodation request to a pretext for litigation or anything in between. Her practice centers on preventing litigation before it can begin, though she regularly defends employers in federal and state courts when disputes cannot be resolved. Clients value her ability to assess risk without catastrophizing and to offer solutions that account for busi...

Kate Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kate practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Kate Robinson 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 Kate Robinson is held by other lawyers.

Tara's practice emphasizes bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation. She represents all types of parties in all types of bankruptcy matters including unsecured creditors' committees, business debtors in reorganization proceedings, creditors including banks and other financial service providers, bankruptcy trustees and receivers. She protects clients' interests and represents them on a national level in multiple bankruptcy jurisdictions. Tara is certified by the American Board ...

Paul D. Migchelbrink is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Paul D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Paul D. Migchelbrink since 2020. 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 Paul D. Migchelbrink is held by other lawyers.

Dana L. Sullivan has represented individuals in employment and civil rights litigation for nearly 30 years. From 1995 until 1997, after completing a clerkship with the Honorable Malcolm F. Marsh, United States District Court Judge for the District of Oregon, Dana practiced with the Washington D.C., firm of Bernabei & Katz. While with Bernabei & Katz, Dana was involved in numerous high-profile employment discrimination suits that garnered national attention. She also served as a contra...

Courtney W. Angeli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Courtney W. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney W. Angeli since 2009. 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 Courtney W. Angeli is held...