Shawn J. Kolitch

Kevin H. Kono is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - First Amendment. Kevin H., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin 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.

Michelle Bertolino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Michelle, 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 Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Geoffrey D. Strommer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Geoffrey D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Geoffrey D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Dean T. Sandow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Dean T., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dean T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Ames Benedict is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah Ames, 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 Sarah Ames is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Kristin Asai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kristin, 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 Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...