John D. Vandenberg

Tom Ped is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on construction and real estate law. He advises contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract review, payment claims, and workmanship disputes. Tom also represents real estate clients in purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, and the preparation of related agreements and documents. His practice includes helping clients resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. When...

Melissa Busley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Melissa practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Busley 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 Melissa Busley is held by other lawyers.

Daniel J. Drazan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Daniel J. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Drazan since 2021. 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 Daniel J. Drazan is held by other lawyers.

Joel C. Saunders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joel C. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Joel C. Saunders 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 Joel C. Saunders is held by other lawyers.

Julie Smith is an appellate lawyer who also specializes in advising trial attorneys on litigation strategy and in drafting and arguing complex motions. Before joining Cosgrave, she served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Trial and Appellate Divisions of the Oregon Department of Justice, where she twice received the department’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to that, she clerked for the Honorable Virginia Linder of the Oregon Court of Appeals. Appellate services include: Re...

Ron Hoevet is a shareholder and founding member of the firm of Hoevet Olson, PC. Ron has practiced in all areas of criminal defense and has litigated hundreds of criminal and civil cases in both state and federal court. He has also defended criminal cases in federal courts Washington, California, Idaho, Montana and Florida. Ron has an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest rating for both legal ability and professional standing in the legal community. He has been listed in Be...

S. Ward Greene is senior counsel at Farleigh Wada Witt, which is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a leading law firm for bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Mr. Greene has a varied transactional and litigation practice with a focus on commercial law, business reorganization, bankruptcy, collections, employment law and real estate matters. He has represented a number of creditors' committees and debtors in successful Chapter 11 cases, as well as represented corporate and banking c...

Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans. Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans. Stuart's work includes advice on the tax and ERISA implications (including COBRA rules) of all types of employee b...

Peter D. Hawkes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Peter D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Peter D. Hawkes 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 Peter D. Hawkes is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey S. Frasier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Jeffrey S. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey S. Frasier 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 Jeffrey S. Frasier is held by other lawyers.