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Tom Ped is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on construction and real estate law. He advises contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract review, payment claims, and workmanship disputes. Tom also represents real estate clients in purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, and the preparation of related agreements and documents. His practice includes helping clients resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. When...

Sarah I. Hale is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah I. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah I. Hale 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 Sarah I. Hale is held by other lawyers.

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...

Mark A. Crabtree is the office managing principal and the litigation manager in the Portland, Oregon, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mark has more than 15 years of experience practicing labor and employment law. He litigates all types of employment law claims, including claims alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and state tort issues in federal and state courts and in arbitration. Mark’s practice f...

Elaine R. Albrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Elaine R. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Elaine R. Albrich since 2021. 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 Elaine R. Albrich is held by other lawyers.

John Kreutzer has spent nearly thirty years defending employers in litigation that threatens their operations and reputation—discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions, trade secret disputes, and breach of restrictive covenant cases. His practice balances courtroom savvy with the daily counseling that prevents lawsuits: advising on terminations, documenting performance issues, and navigating leave requests under conflicting state and federal frameworks. Clients appreciate that J...

Derek D. Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Derek D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Derek D. Green 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 Derek D. Green is held by other lawyers.

Kristin Asai is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kristin practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Asai since 2021. 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 Kristin Asai is held by other lawyers.

John Gilroy is a founding partner at Gilroy Napoli Short, LLC, located in Portland, Oregon. Before starting the firm, he gained substantial experience as a Deputy District Attorney in the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, known for being one of Oregon's largest prosecutor’s offices. There, John prosecuted an array of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. This role afforded him extensive insight into the criminal justice system, which he leverage...

As a business litigator, Bob works with clients to identify and execute plans to resolve disputes in ways that make business sense. In some cases, that might involve a business solution such as restructuring a contract or negotiating an owner’s exit from the business. In others, it will involve litigating the dispute through trial and any appeals, working closely with the client to maintain focus on achieving the desired result as cost-effectively as possible. Bob assists business clien...