Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Insurance

Biography

Tom Ped is a Portland, Oregon–based attorney who focuses on construction and real estate law. He advises contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract review, payment claims, and workmanship disputes.

Tom also represents real estate clients in purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, and the preparation of related agreements and documents. His practice includes helping clients resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.

When necessary, Tom represents clients in litigation in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. He has more than 25 years of experience handling construction and real estate matters.

He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® every year since 2021.

In addition to his legal practice, Tom is active in efforts to support diversity in the legal profession. He participates in the Oregon State Bar’s Opportunities for Law in Oregon program and has coached mock trial teams at Roosevelt High School in Portland.

Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Willamette University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • University of California - Los Angeles, B.A., graduated 1991

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Willamette University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • University of California - Los Angeles, B.A., graduated 1991
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law

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