Sarah H. Bond

Amber Bevacqua-Lynott is Of Counsel at Buchalter, in the Firm’s Portland and San Diego offices, as well as an Associate General Counsel for the Firm. She is a Co-Chair of the Firm’s Professional Responsibility Practice Group and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Bevacqua-Lynott provides guidance and legal representation to attorneys, licensed professionals, and other business clients, including firms and in-house legal departments. Her practice centers on legal ethics...

Randi Ensley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Randi practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Randi Ensley since 2027. 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 Randi Ensley is held by other lawyers.

Jason’s practice focuses on complex litigation, including the defense of product liability, toxic tort, environmental and commercial litigation claims. He has diverse trial court experience, having tried cases, mediated or argued dispositive motions in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California courts. In additional to his trial practice, Jason has successfully mediated or arbitrated hundreds of other cases throughout the Pacific Northwest. Jason serves as national counsel for several pro...

John A. Berg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John A. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Berg since 2020. 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 A. Berg is held by other lawyers.

Starla K. Roels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Starla K. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Starla K. Roels 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 Starla K. Roels 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 ...

Joshua E. Husbands is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Portland office and a member of the firm's Private Wealth Services Group. He often serves as outside general counsel for private companies and their owners, representing clients in an array of business, tax, business succession and estate planning matters, including business reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures. He frequently writes and speaks on business, tax, life insurance and asset protection matters concerning busi...

David Matheson, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, brings value to clients by providing strategic and practical advice. He has more than 20 years of experience in counseling on corporate governance matters, raising capital through public and private equity and debt offerings, and acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets. David advises domestic and foreign public companies — including controlled companies and master limited partnerships — on their SEC and secu...

Clifford A. DeGroot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Clifford A. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford A. DeGroot since 2020. 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 Clifford A. DeGroot is held by other lawyers.

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...