Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Insurance Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Biography

Megan Ferris is a Portland-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation involving construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, and product and premises liability claims. She represents clients in state and federal courts across Oregon and Washington, with a strong emphasis on insurance defense and construction-related disputes.

Megan regularly represents insurers in both first-party and third-party matters and advises on insurance coverage and risk exposure, including claims involving significant losses and catastrophic events.

She is widely recognized for her work in construction litigation, handling matters involving negligent construction, design errors, installation defects, and product failures. Her practice involves technical issues related to infrastructure, geotechnical conditions, and structural and mechanical systems.

Megan is known for her practical approach to dispute resolution and her ability to guide cases efficiently through litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.


Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 2006
  • University of Oregon, B.A., graduated 2002

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 2006
  • University of Oregon, B.A., graduated 2002
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Construction
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, Portland, OR (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
  • Listed in Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2020-2022
  • Included in Rising Stars list, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2019
  • Rising Litigator, Oregon State Bar Litigation Section, 2014

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