Megan E. Wemmer

Paul Berg splits his time between managing the firm and his litigation practice. Paul’s practice focuses on complex business and commercial litigation, along with personal injury and wrongful death actions. Paul co-authored the 2020 edition of Oregon Civil Pleading and Litigation , as well as the 2009 supplement to the “Case Investigation” chapter of the Oregon Civil Litigation Manual .

A partner with Ball Janik LLP, Chris Walters has practiced at the firm for over 25 years. His areas of practice include real estate, construction, finance, sales and leasing, venture formation and representation, public contracting, and all aspects of project funding, development and management. He has assisted developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, corporations, public agencies, contractors, design professionals, health organizations, resort and hospitality providers, and religi...

Derek D. Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Derek D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rich Meneghello is a partner in the firm's Portland office. He is passionate about assisting employers with their labor and employment problems in a wide variety of areas. Rich has focused much of his practice on defending and advising employers on disability discrimination issues. He has maintained this focus since 1999, when he was the lead associate attorney before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Albertsons v. Kirkingburg, a unanimous decision interpreting the Americans with Disabili...

Michael D. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Michael D., 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 Michael D. 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.

Lisa Rackner is a Portland, Oregon attorney with a practice focused on Administrative / Regulatory Law, Communications Law , Energy Law , and Energy Regulatory Law. She advises natural gas and electric utilities, energy companies, and telecommunications carriers on regulatory compliance, transactions, and policy matters. Lisa regularly appears before the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and she has represented clients in proceedin...

Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Lawrence S., who practices law in Vancouver, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

PRACTICE EMPHASIS & DESCRIPTION Janet Schroer is a partner at Portland, Oregon-based Hart Wagner LLP. Her practice emphasizes civil litigation, including tort, contract, medical and professional malpractice, business and constitutional law, in both the trial and appellate courts, as well as professional licensing matters. Janet frequently serves the firm’s clients in the Oregon Court of Appeals, Oregon Supreme Court, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She also represents her client...

Michael Wiswall is a native Oregonian. He began his legal career at Hart Wagner LLP in 1994, and became a partner of the firm in 1999. For nearly 20 years, Mike’s practice has primarily focused on defending medical malpractice lawsuits throughout the Northwest. Mike also assists hospitals and clinics with pre-litigation evaluations, as well as with their early disclosure and resolution programs. Mike frequently represents physicians, dentists, pharmacists and nurses before state licensi...