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Lorne Dauenhauer is an attorney with Trucker Huss APC in Portland, Oregon, practicing exclusively in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and executive compensation. He has more than 35 years of experience in the employee benefits field, including nine years as an actuarial consultant, and has practiced employee benefits law since 2002. Lorne advises employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and businesses on a broad range of employee benefits and ERISA matters. His practice includes retirement plans, ...

John Rake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Securities. John practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized John Rake since 2022. 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 John Rake is held by other lawyers.

Collin McKean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Collin practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Collin McKean 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...

Carol has devoted her career to public finance, advising governmental entities, underwriters, and nonprofit organizations on a broad range of tax-exempt and taxable financing transactions. With more than 25 years of experience, she represents clients throughout the financing process, helping them navigate complex legal, regulatory, and disclosure issues while developing practical solutions tailored to their objectives. A member of the Management Committee at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, ...

Frank X. Curci is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland and Scottsdale offices and a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and Intellectual Property Group. His practice focuses on the representation of high-tech companies (ranging from emerging growth companies to global companies), bioscience industry companies, universities/research institutions, global technology consortia, technology accelerators, and other technology-based companies.

Jeff Hunter, a partner, focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources law, real estate and land use and environmental litigation, including white collar criminal matters. Jeff's practice includes environmental permitting and compliance, enforcement defense and civil and criminal litigation under various environmental statutes and regulations including CERCLA, hazardous waste, solid waste, water quality, water resources, air quality, regulated storage tanks, OSHA, and fertilizer ...

Nicole has defended individuals and businesses in a wide variety of complex litigation matters over her 22-year legal career, including trucking and automobile liability, liquor liability, legal malpractice, and hospitality and hotel-related claims. She is a strong advocate for her clients and an experienced and effective trial/arbitration attorney. Nicole is often retained to defend cases which are of a sensitive nature, such as defending businesses in vicarious liability claims involving se...

Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lawrence S. practices law in Vancouver, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. 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 Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Troy Nixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Troy practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Troy Nixon 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 Troy Nixon is held by other lawyers.

Professional Experience President, Carolyn W. Miller, P.C., Portland, Oregon 2001 - present Partner, Duffy Kekel, llp, Portland, Oregon 1982 - 2001 Carolyn's practice is solely concentrated in estate planning, probate, trust administration, taxation of estates, trusts and individuals, charitable planning and administration, tax exempt organizations and private foundations. Recognized as a leader in the estate planning community, Carolyn was elected to the American College of Trust and Estate ...