Joy Ellis

Professional Experience President, Carolyn W. Miller, P.C., Portland, Oregon 2001 - present Partner, Duffy Kekel, llp, Portland, Oregon 1982 - 2001 Carolyn's practice is solely concentrated in estate planning, probate, trust administration, taxation of estates, trusts and individuals, charitable planning and administration, tax exempt organizations and private foundations. Recognized as a leader in the estate planning community, Carolyn was elected to the American College of Trust and Estate ...

Sonia Montalbano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas 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 practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Sonia Montalbano since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geograp...

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

Ashley Rosenbaum-DePalo is a personal injury lawyer with Rosenbaum Law Group PC in Portland, Oregon. She represents injured Oregonians for claims involving motor vehicle collisions, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, wrongful death, and premises liability. Ashley has represented hundreds of injured clients in claims against insurance companies and other responsible parties. During law school, Ashley externed for Judge Janice Wilson in the Multnomah County Circuit Court and clerked at Rosenbaum ...

Tim Cunningham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Tim practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Tim Cunningham 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 Tim Cunningham is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lawrence S. practices law in Vancouver, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. since 2026. 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 S. Merrifield, Jr. 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.

Angela Ferrer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Employment Law - Management. Angela practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Angela Ferrer since 2026. 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 Angela Ferrer is held by other lawyers.

Kyle T. Abraham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Labor Law - Union and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kyle T. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle T. Abraham 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 Kyle T. Abraham is held...

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...