Joel Sturm

John Kreutzer has spent nearly thirty years defending employers in litigation that threatens their operations and reputation—discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions, trade secret disputes, and breach of restrictive covenant cases. His practice balances courtroom savvy with the daily counseling that prevents lawsuits: advising on terminations, documenting performance issues, and navigating leave requests under conflicting state and federal frameworks. Clients appreciate that J...

Elizabeth C. Crouse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Energy Law and Tax Law. Elizabeth C. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth C. Crouse since 2022. 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 Elizabeth C. Crouse is held by other l...

Gülgün Uğur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Gülgün practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Gülgün Uğur 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 Gülgün Uğur is held by other lawyers.

Carol has devoted her career to public finance, advising governmental entities, underwriters, and nonprofit organizations on a broad range of tax-exempt and taxable financing transactions. With more than 25 years of experience, she represents clients throughout the financing process, helping them navigate complex legal, regulatory, and disclosure issues while developing practical solutions tailored to their objectives. A member of the Management Committee at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, ...

Josh fuels his passion for finding the winning argument with intellect, empathy, and conviction. At his core, Josh believes in his clients’ cause, and does not shy away from conflict or complicated legal matters. Josh represents clients in a wide variety of civil matters, including trust and estate litigation, shareholder disputes, consumer and securities fraud actions, class actions, breach of professional and fiduciary duty, and property and contract disputes. In his trust and estate ...

Sarah Ames Benedict is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah Ames practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Ames Benedict 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 Sarah Ames Benedict is held by other lawyers.

Paul Berg splits his time between managing the firm and his litigation practice. Paul’s practice focuses on complex business and commercial litigation, along with personal injury and wrongful death actions. Paul co-authored the 2020 edition of Oregon Civil Pleading and Litigation , as well as the 2009 supplement to the “Case Investigation” chapter of the Oregon Civil Litigation Manual .

Randi Ensley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Randi practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Randi Ensley 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 Randi Ensley is held by other lawyers.

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.

Lawrence B. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Lawrence B. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence B. Burke 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 Lawrence B. Burke is held by other lawyers.