Williams Kastner

21 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 Member in the Portland office of Williams Kastner. A seasoned litigator and reliable advisor, she represents clients in complex civil litigation throughout Oregon and Washington. Her legal practice centers on matters involving construction defects, wrongful death, personal injury, and both product and premises liability in state and federal courts.

Megan also advocates for insurers in both third-party and first-party coverage disputes and offers strategic advice on insurance issues, especially those involving catastrophic losses and significant exposure.

Highly regarded in the Pacific Northwest's construction sector, Megan is frequently retained to defend claims related to construction negligence, design flaws, installation problems, and product-related failures. Her clients benefit from her in-depth knowledge of infrastructure and technical concerns such as geotechnical, mechanical, and structural challenges that arise in these cases. With a reputation for clear, practical solutions and efficient dispute resolution strategies, she consistently helps her clients resolve cases cost-effectively and with minimal disruption.


Williams Kastner

21 Best Lawyers awards

Williams Kastner logo

Overview

  • Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 2006
  • Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 2006

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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