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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...

William D. Miner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. William D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized William D. Miner since 2016. 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 William D. Miner is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Ames Benedict is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah Ames practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Ames Benedict since 2024. 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 Ames Benedict is held by other lawyers.

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.

Andy is the Chair of the firm’s construction practice group and a former managing partner of the firm. His practice focuses on providing advice and counsel to contractors, developers, architects, and engineers, litigating construction defect disputes, and construction related professional negligence claims. He also has significant experience in defending personal injury, products liability, environmental, and premises liability litigation.

Leah C. Lively exclusively defends employers from claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. Leah represents and advises employers of every size, including Fortune 100 companies, non-profit organizations, and locally owned businesses. Leah appreciates that a client’s needs must be assessed and responded to on an individual basis to ensure efficient and effective representation. Leah is an experienced trial attorney having tried m...

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...

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 ...

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.

Jennifer's experience encompasses a broad range of financing transactions, including governmental capital improvement projects, tax and revenue anticipation financings, transportation projects, multifamily housing developments, nonprofit organization financings, manufacturing and exempt facility projects, and qualified tax credit bond transactions. She works closely with clients to structure financings that satisfy federal tax requirements while supporting their long-term financing objectives...