Frank J. Weiss

John A. Berg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John A., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth C. Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth C., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawrence B. Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Lawrence B., 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 Lawrence B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heidi Mandt is an accomplished trial attorney with a practice focused on defending clients in product liability, professional malpractice (including medical and other licensed professionals), toxic torts, and general insurance matters. She also advises and represents clients in insurance coverage disputes. Over her career, Heidi has tried more than 20 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, involving claims ranging from product liability and personal injury to complex commercial di...

John’s practice is almost exclusively in the context of business and commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on litigating limited liability company, shareholder, and partnership disputes, state and federal securities claims, construction contract and lien enforcement actions, and probate and trust matters in Oregon and Washington. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict and litigated hundreds of cases through arbitration, summary determination, or other successful adjudication.

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.

Bonnie Richardson has been a trial lawyer for 24 years and is a champion for causes in which people have been wronged by the powerful and privileged. She is driven by the desire to successfully resolve challenging and difficult cases, particularly complex commercial litigation. Bonnie is highly regarded for her work on behalf of clients who seek to hold attorneys and other professionals accountable for malpractice. She is also one of the top attorneys for large, complex estate and trust cases...

Michael C. Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Michael C., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sonia Montalbano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Real Estate, Nonprofit / Charities Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sonia, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Soni...

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.