A trial court’s judgment or an administrative order is not necessarily the end of the litigation. Our experienced appellate attorneys help our clients evaluate the potential risks, costs, and benefits of taking an appeal.
Our collective experience surpasses that of
other similarly sized firms. Our clients see this knowledge through dedicated service and better outcomes.
We are committed to business in Oregon. We understand that the growth, success, and development of your business require sound legal advice that is tailored to your specific business and takes into account various non-legal disciplines. Good legal decisions for your business require us to be informed and connected to the greater business community. We work hard to understand your business and implement our vast business experience and community connections for your benefit.
Lisa C. Alan
503.412.6742
lalan@brownsteinrask.com
Stephen E. Blackman
503.412.6733
sblackman@brownsteinrask.com
Mary L. Dougherty
503.412.6724
mdougherty@brownsteinrask.com
Kirkham E. Hay
503.412.6722
khay@brownsteinrask.com
Scott L. Jensen
503.412.6711
sjensen@brownsteinrask.com
Kent D. Johnson
503.412.6737
kjohnson@brownsteinrask.com
Litigation is unfortunately a part of every business. We represent businesses and understand that the business litigation strategies must be flexible – there is no cookie cutter approach. Our job is to be prepared to take the matter to trial, and provide an assessment of risk to the business at every stage of litigation. We prepare to litigate with flexibility to adapt and create opportunities for creative, business-driven resolutions.
Stephen E. Blackman
503.412.6733
sblackman@brownsteinrask.com
Cary R. Cadonau
503.412.6725
ccadonau@brownsteinrask.com
Paul G. Dodds
503.412.6728
pdodds@brownsteinrask.com
Hannah K. Hemry
503.412.6715
hhemry@brownsteinrask.com
James W. Hendry
503.412.6718
jhendry@brownsteinrask.com
Scott L. Jensen
503.412.6711
sjensen@brownsteinrask.com
Douglas J. Raab
503.412.6710
draab@brownsteinrask.com
Raymond M. Rask
503.412.6748
rrask@brownsteinrask.com
David J. Sweeney
503.412.6723
dsweeney@brownsteinrask.com
Matthew M. Sweeney
503.412.6738
matthewsweeney@brownsteinrask.com
If you have been accused of a crime, or believe you may be facing criminal charges, time is always of the essence and you should contact us immediately. Although we are skilled negotiators, we prepare every case as if it were going to trial and have a strong record of success at trial.
Brownstein Rask has an active employee benefits practice. We provide legal advice with respect to retirement, health and other benefit plans sponsored by multi-employer benefit trusts, single employers, nonprofit organizations and governmental employers.
The employment relationship creates many challenges for both employers and employees. Numerous and ever-changing federal, state, and local laws and regulations govern virtually all aspects of the employment relationship. The firm’s attorneys assist our employer and employee clients in fulfilling their employment-related obligations, and in recognizing and preventing claims that can lead to costly litigation.
The firm seeks to develop custom-tailored plans for the efficient and effective transfer of estate assets. In wealth preservation and business succession planning we employ sophisticated techniques to minimize transfer taxes. We have extensive experience in probate and trust administration, which informs our planning strategies. Our goal is to develop plans that are flexible and practical to implement and maintain as well as appropriate for the assets, family relationships, and charitable inclinations of our clients.
The issues involved in divorce can pose significant challenges for families, including financial cost and emotional strain in attempting to preserve the well-being of both parents and children. We understand that every case is unique and every client faces a distinct set of legal challenges. We have the dedication, knowledge, and experience to protect your interests.
The firm understands the importance of insurance as a necessary aspect of risk management for our clients. We handle litigation to enforce insurance contracts, assessment of coverage afforded by insurance policies, implementation of insurance related provisions in contracts, and representation of insureds that have been denied coverage.
We maintain a unique, refined knowledge of Portland and the surrounding region based upon years of experience with the unique environment and concerns of the Pacific Northwest.
Although laws governed by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Jones Act were designed to be a simple, efficient, no-fault system of compensation for on-the-job injuries, it can be a nightmare if your employer or its insurer denies your right to benefits. Our experienced longshore and maritime attorneys will thoroughly handle each aspect of the case, including filing the initial claim, ensuring that a claimant receives the full benefits provided by law, and litigating and/or appealing disputed cases.
Our attorneys assist nonprofit organizations with general business and litigation needs, and special matters applicable to nonprofit organizations, including any and all tax and administrative matters and advising boards of directors regarding fiduciary liability and conflicts of interest.
Lisa C. Alan
503.412.6742
lalan@brownsteinrask.com
Stephen E. Blackman
503.412.6733
sblackman@brownsteinrask.com
Douglas R. Grim
503.412.6712
dgrim@brownsteinrask.com
Greg K. Hitchcock
503.412.6719
ghitchcock@brownsteinrask.com
Scott L. Jensen
503.412.6711
sjensen@brownsteinrask.com
Matthew M. Sweeney
503.412.6738
matthewsweeney@brownsteinrask.com
We are well-qualified in negotiation and litigation of personal injury claims. We initially counsel our clients to be patient in seeking compensation, as some injuries don’t manifest until well after the accident. Once we have a complete understanding of our client’s injuries and damages incurred, we build a thorough and effective case with the objective of obtaining for a maximum recovery.
All real estate clients have the common goal of getting their projects and deals done. The firm understands and strives to provide clients with experienced lawyers capable of solving and navigating the numerous legal issues that may surface with any real estate transaction.
Lisa C. Alan
503.412.6742
lalan@brownsteinrask.com
Stephen E. Blackman
503.412.6733
sblackman@brownsteinrask.com
Douglas R. Grim
503.412.6712
dgrim@brownsteinrask.com
Kirkham E. Hay
503.412.6722
khay@brownsteinrask.com
Scott L. Jensen
503.412.6711
sjensen@brownsteinrask.com
Our tax practice assists clients in responding to the ever changing and increasingly more dispute-oriented tax environment in which we live. All of our tax attorneys have advanced law degrees in taxation and years of experience in providing sophisticated tax advice to our clients.