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Anthony Kuchulis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anthony, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Anthony is a seasoned litigation and business advisory attorney who focuses on solving complex legal problems...

Troy Nixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Troy practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Troy Nixon 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 Troy Nixon is held by other lawyers.

Kirsten Day is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland office and a member of the Firm’s Real Estate practice group. Ms. Day brings over 20 years of experience to her national practice in leasing, acquisition/disposition, development and financing of regional shopping centers and other retail properties, Class A office buildings and industrial properties.

Damien R. Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Damien R. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Damien R. Hall 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 Damien R. Hall is held by other lawyers.

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

Sarah Crooks, a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation group, focuses her practice on navigating clients through complex business litigation, class action lawsuits and attorney general investigations across a variety of industry sectors, including the telecommunications, food and restaurant, childcare and education and real estate sectors. Sarah also has extensive experience representing clients in the areas of consumer protection, securities litigation, fraudulent transfer litigation an...

Amber Bevacqua-Lynott is Of Counsel at Buchalter, in the Firm’s Portland and San Diego offices, as well as an Associate General Counsel for the Firm. She is a Co-Chair of the Firm’s Professional Responsibility Practice Group and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott provides guidance and legal representation to attorneys, licensed professionals, and other business clients, including firms and in-house legal departments. Her practice centers on legal ethics...

Harold B. Scoggins III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Harold B. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Harold B. Scoggins III 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 Harold B. Scoggins III is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Hunter, a partner, focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources law, real estate and land use and environmental litigation, including white collar criminal matters. Jeff's practice includes environmental permitting and compliance, enforcement defense and civil and criminal litigation under various environmental statutes and regulations including CERCLA, hazardous waste, solid waste, water quality, water resources, air quality, regulated storage tanks, OSHA, and fertilizer ...

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...