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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...

Nicole B. Erickson is a business, estate planning, and tax attorney with more than ten years of experience serving clients in Oregon, Washington, and Texas. She is the founder of Nicole B. Erickson, Attorney at Law, P.C., based in Portland, Oregon, with clients served remotely throughout the Pacific Northwest. Nicole's practice centers on estate planning and probate , including wills, trusts, trust and estate litigation, guardianship and conservatorship, charitable planning, business successi...

Joelle Tavan is an attorney with Trucker Huss APC in Portland, Oregon, where she focuses her practice on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and qualified retirement plans . Her work includes advising clients on defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, including 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP , and money purchase pension plans, as well as retirement plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations and public employers. Joelle counsels public and private employers on the design, administration, ...

Starla K. Roels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Starla K. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Starla K. Roels 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 Starla K. Roels is held by other lawyers.

David Angeli represents corporations and individuals in complex criminal, regulatory and commercial cases. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, David has repeatedly been named as one of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the categories of Bet the Company Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense and Commercial Litigation. Mr. Angeli has the distinction of being the only lawyer in the State of Oregon to be included in all three of those categories. He is consistently id...

Karen O’Kasey’s trial practice focuses on defending employers and medical professionals in state and federal courts in both Oregon and Washington. She has represented employers in all types of employment discrimination claims brought in federal and state court. In addition to defending private employers, Ms. O’Kasey has extensive experience defending municipalities against all types of tort claims, including Section 1983 claims, First Amendment claims, and public accommodati...

Mr. Clyde advises clients on natural resources and environmental matters. He provides legal solutions for individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Mr. Clyde advises clients on a variety of matters including water rights and resources, water quality, adjudications, land use planning, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Water Act.

Harold B. Scoggins III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Harold B. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Harold B. Scoggins III 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 Harold B. Scoggins III is held by other lawyers.

Michael D. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Michael D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Walker 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 Michael D. Walker is held by other lawyers.

Susan Beckert Bock is a partner of Stoel Rives who counsels clients from the firm’s Portland and Boise offices in the administration of estates and trusts, as well as estate, corporate, tax and financial planning. Susan’s practice includes advising clients in the areas of income, estate, and gift taxes, counseling trustees and beneficiaries, charitable planning, international estate planning and trust administration, and working with families and closely held businesses to achieve...