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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.

Ann E. McQuesten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Ann E. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Ann E. McQuesten 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 Ann E. McQuesten is held by other lawyers.

Ty Wyman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Ty practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Ty Wyman 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 Ty Wyman is held by other lawyers.

Frank X. Curci is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland and Scottsdale offices and a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and Intellectual Property Group. His practice focuses on the representation of high-tech companies (ranging from emerging growth companies to global companies), bioscience industry companies, universities/research institutions, global technology consortia, technology accelerators, and other technology-based companies.

Derek D. Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Derek D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Derek D. Green 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 Derek D. Green is held by other lawyers.

Leslie A. Kocher-Moar is a Portland-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation involving bodily injury, property damage, insurance coverage, and appeals. She represents individuals and corporations in defense matters and advises insurers on a wide range of coverage issues. Leslie has extensive trial experience, having tried more than 50 cases, and regularly represents clients in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. Her practice includes litigation in the Oregon Circuit Court...

P. Andrew McStay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. P. Andrew practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized P. Andrew McStay 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 P. Andrew McStay is held by other lawyers.

David Connell is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland office and a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group. Mr. Connell has extensive experience in the emerging growth, technology, nonprofit and social enterprise, energy, and healthcare sectors and often serves as general counsel to business and nonprofit enterprises. He began his career as a tax attorney with an international accounting firm, and brings his tax and finance experience to the table when advising clients.

Paul D. Migchelbrink is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Paul D. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Paul D. Migchelbrink 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 Paul D. Migchelbrink is held by other lawyers.

Joelle Tavan is an attorney with Trucker Huss APC in Portland, Oregon, where she focuses her practice on Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and qualified retirement plans . Her work includes advising clients on defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, including 401(k), profit sharing, ESOP , and money purchase pension plans, as well as retirement plans maintained by tax-exempt organizations and public employers. Joelle counsels public and private employers on the design, administration, ...