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Joshua E. Husbands is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Portland office and a member of the firm's Private Wealth Services Group. He often serves as outside general counsel for private companies and their owners, representing clients in an array of business, tax, business succession and estate planning matters, including business reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures. He frequently writes and speaks on business, tax, life insurance and asset protection matters concerning busi...

Geoffrey D. Strommer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Geoffrey D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Geoffrey D. Strommer 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 Geoffrey D. Strommer is held by other lawyers.

Shannon Lea Armstrong is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Shannon Lea practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon Lea Armstrong 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 Shannon Lea Armstrong is held by other lawyers.

Leslie A. Kocher-Moar is a Portland-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation involving bodily injury, property damage, insurance coverage, and appeals. She represents individuals and corporations in defense matters and advises insurers on a wide range of coverage issues. Leslie has extensive trial experience, having tried more than 50 cases, and regularly represents clients in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. Her practice includes litigation in the Oregon Circuit Court...

Aaron’s practice includes defending complex civil litigation cases with emphasis on medical and dental malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and general liability. Aaron has tried and arbitrated cases in Oregon and Washington. Additionally, Aaron routinely represents physicians, dentists, physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers before professional regulatory and licensing boards in both Oregon and Washington. Aaron also serves as legal counsel for several med...

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

Steve D. Osborne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Steve D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Steve D. Osborne 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 Steve D. Osborne is held by other lawyers.

Michelle Bertolino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Michelle practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Bertolino 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 Michelle Bertolino is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Mapes is a commercial litigator with more than 25 years of experience in state and federal courts in Oregon, Washington, and California. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of business disputes involving commercial lending, partnership disputes, general contract matters, construction disputes, and a wide variety of commercial real estate disputes. Mr. Mapes is also an experienced environmental litigator, and has represented clients in matters involving the federal ...

Stephen Scott, a native Oregonian and Regional Managing Partner in the firm’s Portland office, is a go-to lawyer for employers’ most contentious disputes, representing businesses in all stages of employment-related administrative claims and lawsuits. He also advises and trains employers on issues involving workplace discrimination, family leave, wage and hour laws, and noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements. Stephen stands out for his outside-the-box thinkin...