MCKEAN SMITH - Key Persons
Prior to law school, Allison developed soft skills by working in food service and restaurants. Starting at the age of 18, she worked for several customer service giants, including Disney, Nordstrom, and more locally, McMenamins. By the time Allison went into law school, she had worked her way into management roles.
During law school, Allison took on a demanding two-year externship with the Marion County District Attorney's Office. After learning the ropes of criminal law and procedure, Allison spent her second year as a certified law student managing a full misdemeanor case load of her own. Throughout this time, she presented many cases in front of both the bench and juries, and was given the opportunity to take the lead in a felony trial. Allison also handled approximately half of the civil commitment docket, which provided her with weekly experience arguing cases before a judge and allowed her significant insight into the intersection between the law and mental health in Oregon.
Along with her background in customer service, Allison also spent many years in community theater, as both talent and in backstage management roles for productions such as assistant directing and vocal directing. Those industry experiences have helped Allison build a substantial toolbox of skills that directly translate to her work as an attorney. Not only has building connections, empathy, levelheadedness under pressure, and organization played a huge part in that translation, but also has given her the confidence needed when appearing in court.
"Every case and client is unique, and law is not a ‘one size fits all' profession. I aim to know each of my clients' cases as thoroughly as possible so I can keep them well-informed of their options based on their individual situation and needs."
Allison and her partner live in Vancouver with their delightful five-pound dog, Jellybean. Allison enjoys weekends relaxing at home, spending time with family, and exploring in the community, as weather permits. She also enjoys reading, creative writing, attending the theater, and horseback riding. Allison has a deep interest in history which she has fostered through travel, and enjoys taking trips as often as she can, especially internationally.
Amanda is an Idaho native who has embraced Vancouver. Before and during law school, Amanda worked in the Financial Technology industry with a corporate action specialization. In law school, she continued to develop her love of finance and business by obtaining a Law and Business Certificate.
During law school, Amanda never missed a chance to mentor her fellow students. She worked as an Academic Excellence Tutor helping incoming students navigate legal research and classes alike. As an Associate, and later as a Managing Editor, on the Mitchell Hamline Law Review, Amanda developed her own and helped classmates develop their legal writing skills. She also served on the board of Mitchell Hamline's ACLU Student Chapter and the school's Law and Business Society, using both positions to help make the law school more inclusive for non-traditional students.
When she is not in the office, Amanda enjoys hiking Vancouver's green spaces, trying new recipes, and playing board games with family and friends.
Amy is an Oregon native and has been working in the legal field since 2016. She started as a file clerk while in her sophomore year of college at Portland State University. Here she worked to complete her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies in addition to working full time and taking a full case load. Since then, Amy has become an experienced Paralegal in the areas of Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, and Domestic Relations. Once in the foster care system herself, Amy holds a special place in her heart for cases involving complex domestic issues, custody, families, and children. Joining McKean Smith's team allows Amy to use her high attention to detail and organization to support attorneys through their practice of representing clients from start to finish in many areas of law but particularly in Domestic Relations cases.
Amy lives in Vancouver, WA with her husband Lukas and two dogs Oaken and Willow. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her siblings, nieces and nephews and close friends.
From her early days as a public defender representing parents and children in child abuse and neglect cases, Annelisa Smith established herself as an aggressive, passionate advocate for her clients. A co-owner and partner at McKean Smith, Annelisa transitioned to a focus on litigating complex family law and divorce cases in 2011.
"Family court is the last place you want to be," she says, "but some family conflict needs to be resolved by the court so that everyone can move forward."
Annelisa's approach to litigation is comprehensive, from strategy to the examination of expert and lay witnesses, but that does not mean that she seeks a trial as the sole outcome of her work. "Family court is the last place you want to be," she says, "but some family conflict needs to be resolved by the court so that everyone can move forward." At a difficult time in their lives, Annelisa strives to create a tailor-made case plan for her clients, with an eye towards an amicable resolution.
With deep roots in the area-she was born and raised in Portland, attended Oregon State University and serves on the board of several nonprofits-Annelisa is a strong believer in supporting her fellow Pacific Northwesterners. "Every lawyer has a duty to give back to the community," she says. She also volunteers her time to improve the quality of legal representation in the State of Oregon.
Having recently emigrated from Ireland, Ashley has chosen the extremely comparable and familiar climate of the Pacific Northwest to be her new home. Gaining her BA in Digital Media, Ashley's love for music, photography and the Arts led her to work predominantly in Music, Theater, and Performing Art schools in marketing and administrative roles.
Ashley fell in love with the States in 2017 when she worked the summer as a Coordinator at one of America's largest overnight summer camps in the Catskill Mountains of New York. She returned the next summer on an 18-month J1 visa where she was promoted to Assistant Director of Camp Wawayanda where she honed her leadership, management, and interpersonal skills. Before moving to Washington in 2023, Ashley worked for a busy HVAC contractor as an office administrator.
Ashley joined McKean Smith in late 2023 as an Executive Assistant, where she combines her technical, administrative, creative, and interpersonal skills. She loves the multi-faceted aspects of her role and is excited to be a part of an expanding, progressive company.
Brittany has over 12 years of experience in the financial industry with a strong ability in mentorship. In her previous work, Brittany's skill in monitoring, maintaining and counseling her clientele's high profile auto and mortgage loans, and commercial business loans led her to many promotion opportunities within her company. Brittany's ability to create and maintain process flows for consumers dealing with federal and state regulations eventually led her to supervisory roles where she coached both individual and professional team developments.
Brittany brings to McKean Smith a detailed workflow, and maintains a seamless experience overseeing the financial relationship with our clients and monitoring their statuses to ensure effective communication and transparency takes place.
Catherine is a Portland native who grew up in Texas as a military brat. She fell in love with Oregon from an early age on many trips to visit family and in 2015, finally fulfilled a lifelong dream to live here. She started in the legal field as an office runner while attending the University of Texas. She found that she enjoyed working in a law office and continued as a legal secretary for several law firms and an oil & gas company in Dallas and Austin.
After taking a long break from the office to raise a large family, Catherine decided to rejoin the work force as a real estate agent. After moving to Portland, she found it was a great way to learn the area. In 2023, she saw an intriguing opportunity to join McKean Smith as their Portland Office Receptionist and decided to come full circle. She loves being in the front office and at the center of a busy workplace.
Catherine and her husband are now empty nesters and love to travel all over the PNW, ski, snowshoe, attend Trailblazers games, concerts, and movies. She also enjoys time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Intervention Services ( CHAIS ), Board Member
A top lawyer in more than one sense-he's climbed Mount Rainier-Collin McKean is an owner in the McKean Smith law firm. Collin's practice includes business transactions, estate law, family law and civil litigation in Oregon and Washington. A tireless advocate for his clients, Collin's background in business and accounting gives him the perspective to tackle complicated financial disputes which often are at the heart of any legal disputes, including in high-asset dissolution cases.
Job Titles:
- MCRFPD 14, Chairman of the Board
Curtis grew up in southern California and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz where he majored in Legal Studies and minored in Latin America and Latino Studies. Choosing to pursue a law degree in Oregon, a place he proudly calls home, Curtis received his Juris Doctor from Willamette College of Law in May 2023.
While in law school Curtis was the president of the Environmental Law Society, represented Willamette in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, was an Applied Research Assistant for Professor Rohan Grey, and earned his way onto the Dean's Honor's List in 2022. While in his third year of law school, Curtis was a court certified law clerk at the Multnomah County D.A. where he worked on criminal misdemeanor cases. In the summer of 2021, he was an Oregon Policy Extern for Surfrider Foundation where he worked on coastal land use disputes.
He spends his free time surfing, snowboarding, running, practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Curtis plans to sit for the Oregon bar exam in February of 2024.
David has been handling jury and court trials for the past two decades. A native Oregonian, David has a JD from Lewis & Clark Law and went to Sonoma and Humboldt State Universities as an undergraduate. He is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, and in the Oregon 9 th Circuit, trial and appellate court.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as an ESL teacher abroad, a bricklayer, logger, bartender, timber cruiser and import car mechanic. David has litigated to conclusion a range of cases, including representing children, personal injury, criminal and delinquency, civil rights, civil assault, property rights, complex business cases, and others. He brings to bear this deep well of experience in advocating for children, individuals and businesses.
David's specialty at law is his clients' goals. The law is one tool for reaching those goals -but not the only one. David is a practiced listener and works to understand a client's particular needs and to invoke a resolution -whether through the power of the law or through a variety of other tools -using client and counsel's combined resources to reach favorable, efficient, stable outcomes.
Counsel's role is to shield a client from the corrosive and stressful effects of conflict. Sometimes, the right advice isn't especially legal at all; instead, it is human; a cornerstone of David's practice is the presentation of all the options available for understanding and navigating the landscape of a dispute. Litigation is always an option; so is doing nothing. Within this range, David is adept at assisting clients in working out the right course given their individual goals and circumstances, including their tolerance for conflict.
David's interests outside of law include public and non-profit board membership, rescue dogs, mechanics, carpentry, emergency medicine, Spanish, and art.
Job Titles:
- Business Operations Manager
David attended the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and earned his B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. While working on the AV-8B program at McDonnell Douglas as an aerodynamics engineer, he earned his MBA in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis.
After moving to the San Francisco Bay area, David worked for a consulting firm managing software development projects and doing aviation operations research for the FAA, DoD and NASA. David was fortunate to have visited all Navy and Marine Corps air stations in the U.S. while developing sophisticated simulation models of their aviation training operations.
Before joining McKean Smith, David owned and operated two businesses related to lighting in the Bay area and the Portland Metro area. He is excited to bring his extensive skills in creating, implementing and managing efficient operations to a new domain.
When he's not working hard to keep the firm running efficiently, David likes to spend time with his wife, Victoria, skiing, hiking, kayaking, camping, and adventure traveling.
Deanna Rusch is a highly respected family law and divorce attorney in Vancouver, Washington recognized for her poise in court, friendly demeanor, knowledge of the law, sense of humor, and trial experience. Deanna has a straightforward-yet-kind approach to solving her clients' challenges. Her practice includes all areas of family law, and she is especially skilled in assisting divorce clients who own businesses or other complex financial assets. She represents clients in Clark County, Cowlitz County, Skamania County, Klickitat County, and Pacific County.
Deanna starts each case by learning about her clients and their personal goals. She explains, in plain language, how the law fits with those goals and develops a strategy to protect their interests. "It doesn't have to be terrifying," Deanna says. "Rather, it can be a new beginning. I'm here to solve my clients' challenges and take the stress off their shoulders as we figure out how to move them and their family forward." Deanna provides all of her clients with unique and individualized representation and has been known to answer emails and her cell phone at all hours.
"I'm here to solve my clients' challenges and take the stress off their shoulders as we figure out how to move them and their family forward."
Deanna has been ranked a Rising Star by Washington Super Lawyers consistently since 2010 and was named a "Washington Outstanding Young Lawyer" by Seattle Met magazine in 2012. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers of America since 2018. Deanna is especially proud of her recognition as "Accomplished & Under 40" by the Vancouver Business Journal in 2012. While the legal complexities of family law can be a challenge, Deanna tackles issues head-on and makes sure her clients feel the relief of having a dedicated attorney by their side. "It's important to keep a sense of humor throughout. I tell each of my clients, ‘If I need you to worry about something, I will tell you. Otherwise, don't worry about it.'" She is committed to protecting you and what's important to you.
Deanna is a Pacific Northwest native and a die-hard football fan-Seattle Seahawks and University of Washington Huskies, in particular. She lives in Camas with dogs: Adrianne, Paisley June, and Atticus Finch. Deanna enjoys being an active member of her community including previously serving as a Councilperson for the City of Camas. Outside of work and when not serving the community, you can find Deanna participating in trivia, attending a show or sporting event, or touring wineries and breweries with friends and family.
Elizabeth has spent her entire career as a paralegal, starting in the 1980's. She brought her skills to Oregon in 2012 to be closer to her aging parents. Elizabeth will tell you her passion for her profession comes from working in a field of advocacy that encompasses not just intellect and skill, but empathy and compassion when helping people through difficult circumstances.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, she continues to pursue her love of history and politics as an avid reader. She enjoys spending time with her daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area whenever possible, and prefers to spend her Sunday afternoons in the kitchen, baking.
Originally from the Midwest, Ellen studied Elementary Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Her affinity for education and development led her into various leadership roles in the retail and telecommunications industries to enhance internal and external customer relations. Joining McKean Smith's team gives her the opportunity to continue to learn and grow in a field of service that she respects and admires.
Job Titles:
- Court - President
- State Bar Family Law Section Chair
Heather grew up in Portland and has spent over 20 years as a paralegal. Having worked in several different legal fields, Heather excels in applying her range of experiences to our family law cases. Considered the heart of our office by all who work here, Heather keeps us all on track and reminds us that we are never too busy to laugh or take a moment to appreciate our co-workers. Heather is devoted to her family (she has 4 children and two grandchildren) and to her paralegal profession.
Jennifer began practicing as a second-year law student doing an internship with the New Hanover County, NC District Attorney's office, taking the bar in February 2006. She then began practicing in the realms of criminal defense but mostly domestic relations, which has been her focus of practice ever since. She moved to Oregon with her husband in 2015 and was admitted to practice in Oregon. Jennifer has focused on representing clients in all manner of domestic relations cases, however her favorite cases are when she represents children. She takes the time to know her clients as individuals and makes sure they are seen and heard. Understanding that it can be difficult to navigate emotionally sensitive issues, she provides her clients with the legal skills and knowledge so that they can make confident decisions for their families. "I like to think that I am good at getting to know not only the economic, but the non-economic side of a case, what makes a client happy, sad, upset, validated. It is important to be a zealous advocate, but it is equally important to be an active listener and advisor to a person in need." For nearly two decades of practice, Jennifer has made herself available to her clients and has stood with them in their times of need, priding herself on the fact that so many clients stay in touch once their case is over.
Kellyann earned her certificate in paralegal studies from Portland Community College in 2019. She has always been inspired to go into a field which helps others who are facing difficult situations. Knowing that a little help can make a huge impact in someone's life, Kellyann joined McKean Smith as our Vancouver office receptionist in hopes to eventually move into paralegal work. Prior to joining the firm, Kellyann worked in various administrative roles which effectively translates into the receptionist position at McKean Smith. Kellyann is responsible in ensuring our clients have a great experience from the moment they walk through our doors, as well as ensuring clerical and administrative duties are efficiently completed to streamline a cohesive workflow.
Outside of the office, Kellyann enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Lisa E. Martin feels rewarded when she has helped her clients recover their peace of mind. With over twenty years of family law experience, Lisa has litigated countless divorce cases in both Washington and Oregon. Her clients regard her as approachable and easy to talk to. Lisa's family law experience involves divorce and division of assets, contentious custody cases, modifications, domestic violence, and premarital agreements. Lisa's straightforward and logical approach to her cases prove her to be a strong and fair litigator.
Originally from San Diego, Mary moved to Portland and fell in love with the seasonal weather. She competed on her college's debate team, eventually ranking as the second-place speaker in the nation. Focused on issues of equity and inclusion in the debate community, she worked to elevate speakers from underrepresented backgrounds and make the extracurricular a more welcoming activity.
Upon graduating and while attending law school, Mary worked as a collegiate debate coach where she taught students public speaking skills as well as research and argumentation. She continues to volunteer on the weekends to judge high school and college debate competitions, providing support to aspiring public speakers. In addition to coaching, Mary continued to develop her own advocacy and legal writing skills by competing on the school's mock trial team and working as a Lead Article Editor for Lewis & Clark Law Review.
When she is not in the office, Mary also enjoys reading and painting in oil and acrylics.
Born and raised in the greater Vancouver area, Melinda has 6+ years of experience in diverse customer service and document control administration roles in various industries.
While not at work, not only is Melinda a seamstress, but she is also a busy member of the PDX/Vancouver dancing community as a social East Coast Swing dancer and freelance ballroom dance instructor at local classes in the area fueled by her obsession with coffee.
Nicole has been working in the legal field since 1994. Prior to joining McKean Smith, Nicole's experience spanned across areas of Domestic Relations, Criminal Law and most recently Insurance Defense. Nicole holds an Associates Degree in Administration to Justice and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with formal minors in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She also worked with the Clark County Sheriff's Office and enjoys the law enforcement aspect of the law. Nicole has earned over 500 educational hours in domestic violence and over 500 hours in medical training, which was required in her previous employment working in Insurance Defense.
Nicole loves working in the legal field because of its always evolving nature, and the opportunity for her to continue to learn and grow her abilities as a paralegal. She brings to McKean Smith a wealth of knowledge and experience and enjoys being able to use her legal background to support the attorneys with their family law cases.
Outside of the office, Nicole enjoys her bowling league, reading, and crocheting blankets. When she is not bowling strikes, you can find her relaxing at home with her husband of 30 years, spending time with her three children and five grandchildren, summer gardening, or religiously watching fastpitch softball and football.
As of December 2020, Ronald Johnston has retired as a family law attorney after 40 years in the legal field. McKean Smith is honored to have been able to work with Mr. Johnston and gain from his professional demeanor and wealth of knowledge. We wish Mr. Johnston the best of luck and a very happy and well-deserved retirement.
A native Oregonian, Ronald Johnston has been a seasoned family lawyer with a long history of being at the forefront of divorce, child custody, and other family law matters spanning across many counties within central and northern Oregon since 1976. With 44 years in family law and litigation experience, Ronald has specialized in child custody, child support, and child relocation matters. Representing both mothers and fathers in divorce and child custody matters, he has held a reputation as a father's rights advocate, served as a legal advisor for Dad's Inc., Dad's PAC (formerly Father's PAC and Association for Custody Equality.) Ronald believes that both mothers and fathers should be given equal opportunities to be the custodians of their children in divorce and he is a champion of fighting for each of his client's parenting time with their children.
Ronald was lead appellate counsel in Kozlowsky and Kozlowsky, 88 Or App 294 (1987) and State ex rel AFDC v. Buethe, Or 307 Or 89 (1988), which set the precedent for paternity procedures in Oregon. In 1987, Mr. Johnston was lead counsel in Etlin and Etlin, which was the first case tried in Oregon under the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act. In the mid-1980's, Ronald was a member of the Oregon State Bar Family Law Section Task Force on joint custody legislation, which drafted the law on joint child custody adopted by the Oregon Legislature and is still in effect today.
"I have raised and educated two children into adulthood; I have personally dealt with mental illness in my family; I have been in marriage counseling; and I endured separation and divorce after a very long marriage. When I deal with you as a client, I understand much of the pain and emotions that you feel. Although I will have empathy, my job as a family law lawyer is to remain objective and to give you the very best disinterested legal advice that I can in order to help you get the best result that the law allows."
Ronald Allen Johnston graduated in the top 15 percent of his law school class at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. While in law school, Mr. Johnston worked for Congressman Wendell Wyatt on Capitol Hill, worked for a major federal and state agency and clerked for Arnold & Porter, a prestigious Washington, D.C. law firm. Among his other distinctions in professional school, Mr. Johnston researched and published four scholarly papers in nationally known law journals.
By joining the firm, McKean Smith is benefited by Ronald Johnston's recognized experience and professionalism in the Oregon family law community.
After growing up on a small farm in Eastern Oregon, Samuel J. Kuzma obtained a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He then returned home to take the bar exam in Oregon.
Mr. Kuzma began his legal career on the Oregon Coast, gaining experience in a variety of legal fields, including family law and criminal defense. His background in criminal defense enables him to advocate zealously on behalf of his clients and allows him to feel comfortable and confident in the courtroom.
After five years, Mr. Kuzma and his family returned to the Portland area. He worked at a large family law firm, where he assisted hundreds of clients, and continues to maintain relationships with many of those clients to this day.
In 2018, Mr. Kuzma founded his own solo practice. After nearly five years on his own, he decided that having the resources of a larger firm would benefit his clients most. Consequently, he joined McKean Smith in 2023.
In his spare time, Mr. Kuzma enjoys spending time with his family, discovering new places to eat, and enjoying Shakespeare. His hobbies include rock climbing, hiking, and backpacking.
For over 25 years Sonia Montalbano has counseled individuals and companies of all sizes in the areas of employment and business law, with an emphasis on litigation in both state and federal courts. Having represented both employers and employees, she understands the thought process of all sides in a matter, allowing her to provide practical and effective solutions, and to avoid unnecessary and unwanted complications. She has also litigated and testified as an expert witness on the issue of attorney fees in fee disputes and served as an arbitrator in numerous cases. Her experience provides an expansive knowledge base, allowing her to practice employment and business law with distinction. Ms. Montalbano offers informed and comprehensive advice on all aspects of business, including, but not limited to wage and hour issues; handbook policies; contract negotiations; investigations into employee misconduct; non-competition agreements; severance packages; compliance with leave laws; and entity formation.
"Having represented both the Employee and Employer, I have a unique understanding of all sides of Business and Employment Law."
Combining her skill in communication and desire to contribute to the community, Ms. Montalbano frequently performs as an auctioneer and emcee. Her contributions have assisted in raising over 1.5 million dollars for a number of non-profit organizations.
Ms. Montalbano is rated "AV - Preeminent" with Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest peer rating standard and is only awarded to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by other attorneys.
Stephan's background has been focused primarily on corporate law involving business transactions, general business representation, and litigation, as well as experience in tax law, contract law, and civil litigation. Prior to joining McKean Smith, Stephan worked with the Oregon Taxpayer's Clinic and the Oregon Department of Justice within the Tax and Finance department. Stephan focuses on supporting small and medium sized businesses in Oregon, advising them from development through establishment to ensure their long-term success. Stephan's hands-on approach allows him to truly understand his clients' needs and perspectives so that he can meet them where they are and best represent them.
Tiffany Davis-Brantley, a New Jersey native, is a dedicated attorney with a strong educational background and a passion for assisting clients through legal challenges. Her passion for the law stems from an early age when she would organize mock trials for family members.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School, she has cultivated a diverse skill set and extensive experience in various legal fields. With expertise in conducting investigations, resolving high-profile disputes, and navigating complex issues of discrimination and harassment, Tiffany offers pragmatic and accessible guidance to clients confronting legal hurdles. Her track record speaks for itself, as she consistently delivers tailored counsel to both employers and employees, safeguarding their rights and effectively addressing their needs. Ti ffany is dedicated to collaborating closely with her clients, seeking innovative solutions to intricate legal challenges. Now specializing in family law, she brings forth a breadth of experience representing clients from diverse backgrounds. Tiffany's approach is marked by a blend of compassion, creativity, and unwavering advocacy for her clients' interests.
Job Titles:
- Business Operations Associate
As Business Operations Associate, Tina provides a multitude of business and administrative task assistance to our team, specializing in the accounts department. As our AP/AR Specialist, Tina generates the monthly pre-bills for the firm, actively monitors account payables, and works with staff to maintain a streamlined billing experience both internally and with our clients.
Before joining McKean Smith, Tina had been in administrative support roles for over 15 years, primarily within the customer service industry and physical & behavioral health settings. Tina is currently studying at Clark College working towards her degree in business administration.
Tina originally hails from Northern California and has been in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade now. Outside of the office, Tina enjoys spending time with her four children and granddaughter.
Troy D. Nixon is an accomplished attorney with multiple recognitions as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. With over a decade of experience helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal situations, Troy represents clients across the State of Oregon specializing in family law, criminal defense, business law, bankruptcy law, estate law, and civil litigation. Troy is a native fifth generation Oregonian and a fourth generation Oregon attorney. Growing up in rural Oregon until the age of 18 and being a longtime resident of Portland has given Troy deep insight into the clients he serves. No matter the issue at hand or the area of Oregon that his client resides, they can count on Troy to advocate for them aggressively, tirelessly, and effectively. Advising his clients with compassion and insight are the cornerstone of Troy's counseling philosophy. His extensive experience in general litigation allows him to identify both issues at hand and those on the horizon.
Troy tailors his representation to meet the needs of each individual client and/or business. His aim is to help his clients reach their goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. In addition to any circuit court in Oregon, Troy is also admitted to appear in the US District Court for the District of Oregon (federal court).
"My clients come from many different communities, have differing sensibilities and varying needs. I have learned to listen first, then provide each client with the advice that best suits their desired outcome. My greatest task is to provide precise and effective legal counsel that truly serves the client."
Away from the office, Troy teaches as an adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, performs at local music venues with his band, plays basketball, and enjoys time with his family.