Owen W. Dukelow

John H. Chambers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. John H., 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 John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James M. Barrett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. James M., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christie S. Totten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christie S., 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 Christie S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian Talcott is a partner in Dunn Carney’s Litigation Practice Group. He is the firm’s lead appellate attorney, and has briefed and argued numerous appeals in the state and federal appellate courts. Brian also specializes in insurance coverage and recovery, professional liability defense and complex civil litigation.

Elizabeth C. Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth C., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jesse D. Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jesse D., 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 Jesse D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans. Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans. Stuart's work includes advice on the tax and ERISA implications (including COBRA rules) of all types of employee b...

Elisabeth Yandell McNeil is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Elisabeth Yandell, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elisabeth Yandell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Calvin Keith manages the Employment Law practice in the Portland office. Cal has over 25 years of experience in employment law including numerous trials and arbitrations of employment-related matters. Cal's experience includes complex litigation including multi-party and class action employment and wage-and-hour litigation as well as litigation of unlawful competition, trade secret and confidential information issues. He received his J.D. in 1978 from the University of Michigan. Cal also prov...