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Elaine R. Albrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Elaine R., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Per Olson practices exclusively criminal defense in state and federal court. He takes on a wide variety of cases from misdemeanors to major felonies, including DUII, fraud and theft, violent crimes, sex crimes, white collar crimes, drug crimes, and other interstate and transnational crimes. Per has obtained multiple acquittals for his clients in state and federal court. Per graduated magna cum laude from Willamette University in Salem, and then attended Lewis & Clark Law School in Portlan...

Janet Hoffman is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney based in Portland, Oregon. The mission and culture of Janet Hoffman & Associates LLC is a direct reflection of Janet Hoffman’s commitment to defend and protect her clients, to be their ally and advocate, and to fight on their behalf in every instance. Ms. Hoffman is both colleague and mentor to the handpicked, highly skilled associates of the firm. Ms. Hoffman has dedicated her career to providing the highest quality de...

Katherine's practice focuses on energy regulatory matters and related litigation. She advises and represents utilities and energy companies on a full range of regulatory and administrative law issues, including ratemaking, resource development and acquisition, compliance with environmental mandates, industry restructuring, and utility mergers and acquisitions. She has represented clients before regulatory commissions throughout the West, including Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nev...

Steve English has more than 35 years of jury and non-jury trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has successfully tried over 100 cases to verdict. His trial experience includes business disputes, commercial torts, environmental claims, trade secrets, securities, breach of contract, directors' and officers' liability and product liability claims. He has served as national, regional and Oregon counsel for international businesses and manufacturers. He has broad experie...

Jonathan Monson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jonathan, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Donna L. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Donna L., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donna L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gretchen S. Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gretchen S., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gretchen S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Keith has tried personal injury cases to verdict in state and federal courts and has been recognized by his former clients and fellow Oregon lawyers for his record of providing ethical and effective representation. Keith is rated among the Top 50 lawyers in Oregon by peer review in Super Lawyers, has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Keith is rated “10.0 Superb” by the independent rating service Avvo.com and is rated &...

Thomas S. Hillier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Thomas S., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.