PEARL LEGAL GROUP, PC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Shareholder
- Member of the Oregon Council
Jennifer focuses her practice on environmental litigation, including cleanup disputes, natural resource damage claims, real estate transactions gone awry and permit and other regulatory violations. She also advises clients on RCRA and Clean Water Act permit compliance. Jennifer provides efficient, cost effective and responsive service when helping clients identify a strategy to resolve environmental issues, and provides well-reasoned counsel regarding the risks and benefits of litigation. Prior to joining PLG in February 2016, Jennifer litigated environmental and business disputes as a partner at a Portland firm after practicing in Washington D.C. for four years.
Jennifer has been a member of the Oregon Council on Court Procedures since 2010 and previously served on and chaired the Oregon State Bar's Judicial Administration Committee. She is a member of the Oregon, Washington, District of Columbia and Virginia bars and is admitted to practice in numerous federal district and appellate courts. She received her J.D. from the University of Iowa in 2001 as well as a M.A. in Urban & Regional Planning.
Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys rowing with a crew on the Willamette River and backpacking with her family.
Patricia Dost has practiced environmental law in Portland, Oregon for over 25 years. Patty has extensive experience in environmental investigations, remediation and cost recovery as well as in the resolution of environmental issues in business transactions.
Patty received her JD from the University of Michigan. She also has a degree in French and English literature from the University of Washington. Patty is recognized by Chambers USA as one of the leading lawyers in Oregon in environmental law, named in Oregon's Super Lawyers® published by Law & Politics, and has been selected by her peers to be listed among The Best Lawyers in America. She is admitted to practice in the Oregon State Courts, Washington State Courts, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, United States District Courts, District of Oregon and the Western District of Washington.