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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...

Kate Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kate, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kate is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy J. Cross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Amy J., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emma J. Redden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emma J., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As an attorney, Dan Peterson has extensive experience protecting creditor's rights and pursuing their remedies, both inside and outside Oregon Bankruptcy Court. His practice includes commercial, business and real estate litigation. He has been in private practice since 2006 and previously was a law clerk with the Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice.

Shane Swilley’s law practice focuses on employment, and business and commercial litigation. Additionally, he provides advice and counsel to clients on complying with employment laws and has specific expertise representing businesses in defending against consumer protection claims. Shane's accomplishments include: Obtained jury verdict for employer on claims of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation seeking $4.5 million in damages. Successfully defended an employer aga...

Michael D. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Michael D., 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 Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Thomas is a partner in the firm's Business practice. He counsels clients in the areas of public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructurings and spinoffs, securities compliance and corporate governance.

Brent Berselli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Brent, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...