Gregory E. "Greg" Veralrud

Nicole has defended individuals and businesses in a wide variety of complex litigation matters over her 22-year legal career, including trucking and automobile liability, liquor liability, legal malpractice, and hospitality and hotel-related claims. She is a strong advocate for her clients and an experienced and effective trial/arbitration attorney. Nicole is often retained to defend cases which are of a sensitive nature, such as defending businesses in vicarious liability claims involving se...

Michael J. (Sam) Sandmire Partner Sam Sandmire's practice is focused on complex business, product liability, personal injury, and employment litigation and counseling. Sam defends and prosecutes claims in a wide range of business disputes and defends insured and self-insured manufacturers in product liability, class action, consumer fraud, construction and mass tort litigation. He has litigated toxic exposure, catastrophic injury, and multi-state consumer fraud claims on behalf of manufacture...

Kevin H. Kono is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - First Amendment. Kevin H. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin H. Kono since 2015. 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 Kevin H. Kono is held by o...

Nikki E. Dobay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Nikki E. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Nikki E. Dobay 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 Nikki E. Dobay is held by other lawyers.

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

Edward Piper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Trade Secrets Law. Edward practices law in Lake Oswego, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Piper since 2023. 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 Edward Piper is held by other lawyers.

Everett Jack (EJ) focuses his practice on litigation, including complex corporate and commercial litigation, officer and director defense, employment, and insurance coverage. EJ works out of the New York and Portland offices of the firm. He has served as the vice-chair of the Litigation department and spent six years on the firm’s Executive Committee. He also previously served as the chair of the firm’s Compensation Committee. EJ’s diverse trial practice includes a wide rang...

Jason Short is a highly experienced trial lawyer at Gilroy Napoli Short, providing comprehensive legal representation to clients in Portland, Oregon and throughout the state. Jason's practice areas encompass Criminal Defense with a focus on General Practice and DUI/DWI Defense. With a strong background as a Deputy District Attorney in Oregon for nearly 8 years, Jason brings extensive courtroom experience, having handled over 6,000 cases and tried more than 160 cases before juries and judges. ...

Leah C. Lively exclusively defends employers from claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. Leah represents and advises employers of every size, including Fortune 100 companies, non-profit organizations, and locally owned businesses. Leah appreciates that a client’s needs must be assessed and responded to on an individual basis to ensure efficient and effective representation. Leah is an experienced trial attorney having tried m...

Joe Traylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joe practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Joe Traylor since 2023. 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 Joe Traylor is held by other la...