Kristen was well informed and knowledge about the subject matter. She was able to provide clarity…read moreso I understood the details of the contract I was signing. I would happily do business with Sussman Shank again.

From the owner: Sussman Shank is a mid-size business law firm in Portland, Oregon with attorneys admitted to…read morepractice in Oregon, Washington, California and several other states. We are an experienced team of over 30 attorneys who have the insight and ability to help clients succeed in today's challenging business environment. Our clients include public and private companies, government entities, institutions, non-profit organizations, and individuals. While we are based in the Pacific Northwest, we frequently represent clients in court proceedings and business transactions throughout the U.S. We also have access to legal expertise in other countries through our affiliation with the Mackrell International Network. Our areas of practice include: Agribusiness, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, Business, Construction, Employment, Environmental, Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation, Health Care, Litigation, Real Estate, and Tax.

I got bad advice she was jumping to conclusions when I spoke with the lawyer there. She didn't seem…read moreto know what she was talking about and didn't seem interested in listening or helping me. Don't be disappointed you chose the wrong attorney go else where you'll waste your money. She doesn't listen to you she over talks you and thinks she knows what's going on without listening she had it all wrong.

Whitney Morrissey assisted me in revising a will, durable power of attorney, and advanced…read moredirective. She was pleasant, punctual and professional. Whitney made a number of suggestions that previous attorneys had not and unlike some attorneys, she didn't remind you that you're the client and she's the attorney. After the initial visit, she emailed drafts for review, and then followed up with another meeting to sign the documents. The process took a little less than a week and the cost was $750. Highly recommended!

Troy provided me peace of mind, when working with him a couple of years ago. I had found myself in…read morea very terrible, darn right awful, nightmare situation with a landlord. The law was clearly broken in this situation and Troy came to the rescue in providing me with a very clear action plan. I was able to remove myself from the situation and also win, in litigation. I always recommend any friends to Troy, when I hear about anybody dealing with tenant law. He's great at what he does!

One-Star Review: Advice Was Factually Incorrect and Costly…read more I hired Troy Pickard for a one-hour consultation regarding a complex Oregon landlord-tenant case involving illegal lease termination charges and corporate retaliation (ORS 90.385). I provided him with extensive documentation, including emails, payment portal screenshots, and the landlord's illegal waiver forms, well in advance of the appointment. The consultation was highly disappointing and a waste of the $350 fee: Poor Professionalism: The attorney was ten minutes late for the scheduled call, cutting into the paid hour. Did Not Review Evidence: It was immediately clear the attorney had not reviewed the detailed evidence I sent. Factually Incorrect Advice: Despite my evidence proving the landlord retaliated (charging me a fee after I refused to sign an illegal contract), the attorney focused entirely on a non-existent threat of a landlord counterclaim. He incorrectly stated that my lease termination was "unlawful" because it was sent by email and advised me that the landlord would successfully counter-sue me for "abandonment." Advocated Against My Best Interest: Based on this flawed analysis, he strongly advised me to settle for a "Mutual Release of Claims." This advice would have forced me to sign away my legal right to pursue the mandatory ORS 90.385 statutory fine for retaliation, which is the core of my claim. I rejected his advice, trusted my own legal research, and pursued the retaliation penalty myself. My strategy is now pressuring the corporate President for a settlement. If you have a complex case involving ORS 90.385 (retaliation) or illegal waivers (ORS 90.245), be very cautious. His advice would have cost me over $20,000 in mandatory penalties I was entitled to recover. UPDATE: Response to Attorney's Public Comment Mr. Pickard, I appreciate your quick response and acknowledge that landlord-tenant law is technical. However, my issue was not simply disliking your advice; it was that your analysis failed to account for a critical, non-technical financial reality of my case. The "little detail" you missed was the mandatory statutory penalty triggered by the landlord's retaliation (charging a fee after I refused to sign their illegal waiver, a violation of ORS 90.385). The law requires this penalty to be 2x my actual damages, creating a significant, five-figure liability for the landlord. Your "expert" advice was to ignore this massive financial liability and accept a "Mutual Release of Claims," which would have forced me to sign away my legal right to recover that mandatory penalty. You advised me to forfeit this significant recovery based on a weak, easily defeated defense argument (abandonment) that the landlord never even pursued. My review stands: the advice was factually incorrect and financially dangerous for the client.

Erik was responsive, clear and very helpful. Nice guy. Common sense approach. Knows the law. Highly…read morerecommend.

I had been struggling with Sexual Harassment in my workplace, I searched every employment attorney…read morein Oregon. Erik is the ONLY actual attorney who reached out to me personally. He has made himself available to me outside of the average 8-5, he has provided me with nothing but compassionate, ethical, and sound advice, and he helped me tremendously during this very difficult time for my family and I. Hands down, best attorney I have consulted with, and I will continue to consult with Erik for my legal needs. J Wheeler

Erin (& staff) were wonderful, especially in accommodating some unusual concerns I had for estate…read moreplanning. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We believe in helping people and families with their legal issues in a way that is compassionate…read moreand affordable. While the legal system can be daunting and expensive for people to navigate, it doesn't need to be. We provide no-nonsense legal counsel and advocacy at a reasonable cost.

This skilled group of attorneys helped me navigate a complicated insurance claim that was denied by…read morethe responsible party. And asking for very little in the form of a retainer for legal services, we were able to proceed and later prevail. I attribute our success to the many talented members of their staff, attorneys, paralegals, and legal aids...among others. With any matter, dealing with the law, patients always prevails and they helped me remember that and achieve our common goal.

This is regarding one of their attorneys-Jeffrey Frasier!…read moreWhen my husband first contacted Jeff Frasier about our situation, Jeff told us that "we have a strong case." Based on the information and confidence he provided during that initial phone call, we decided to move forward with him. Unfortunately, we were led on for nearly two years before going to trial. Throughout that time, Jeff repeatedly told us that we would "get something" from the case. He continued contacting us by phone and email asking for additional information about the situation, and we continued being billed for his time. Nearly a year after the lawsuit began, we met with him once to go over what to expect with the arbitration process. As someone with no prior experience suing anyone or dealing with attorneys, I relied heavily on my attorney to properly prepare and guide us. Unfortunately, that meeting left me with even more questions and did not make me feel prepared for what was ahead. Jeff then sent a junior attorney to handle the arbitration. In our experience, she appeared inexperienced and unprofessional. She essentially sat in the room with us during the arbitration, and we were billed for her time and presence, which was very concerning to us. After nearly two years of legal bills, we finally went to trial. Unfortunately, Jeff did not appear prepared or knowledgeable about our case. During the trial, he stumbled through his presentation and became frustrated. At one point, the judge even told him that he was repeating himself. On the second day of trial, the judge issued a directed verdict, meaning the judge ruled in favor of the other side because our side had not presented enough evidence to support our claim. The outcome was extremely devastating, especially after being told at the beginning that we had a "strong case." After nearly two years, substantial legal fees, stress, and time invested in this case, we were left feeling that we had not received the preparation, guidance, or representation we expected from our attorney. In the end, we walked away with absolutely nothing--except huge legal bills. I am sharing our experience because potential clients deserve to hear what our experience was like before deciding whether to hire Jeff Frasier. Based on our experience, we do not recommend him.

I can't say enough good about this team of people! The help I received was immeasurable! Andrea was…read moreso incredibly responsive with my needs and questions. She would go as far as contacting me after hours. I hope I never go through another accident like I did, but if I did this would be the team I would call. I can't say enough good here. I am incredibly grateful and thankful! Their compassion was beyond what I would have ever expected! Thank you again Marc and Andrea! The dream team!

The Johnston Law firm helped me immensely. After my injury due to negligence of the property…read moremanagement at the townhouse complex where my wife and I leased our home, I called Marc's office. I explained the situation over the phone, and Marc personally came to my home to evaluate the unsafe conditions that led to three broken bones. Marc didn't make wild claims or promise unrealistic compensation. He was honest about the challenges and costs of filing a claim, and if necessary, a lawsuit. My point being, that if Marc accepts your case, he does so because he sees legitimate legal reasons for your claim(s). The staff at Marc's firm was always professional, polite, and efficient. They responded to my frequent questions patiently, and explained legal terms in a way that I would understand. I highly recommend Marc Johnston and his team to anyone with a legitimate personal injury claim. They work hard for their clients.

After an accident with an automobile, Chris and his team helped me through some very painful and…read moredifficult times with good communication and professional expertise. Chris and his team pulled me through to a positive end. I recommend Chris for expertise on injury cases, his value is priceless for our community.

Chris Hill's professionalism, compassion, and patience let me focus on recovering from my injuries…read morewhile he took care of the recalcitrant insurance companies. I was hit by a cargo van while biking to work. I was, like most would be, in shock. I also, like most, told myself I wouldn't need a lawyer despite my injuries and no fault for the accident. But insurance companies make their money by denying claims and coverage. I battled months of insurance company denials while struggling to get better. Walking into Chris Hill's office and handing over my case lifted a weight off my shoulders so I could focus on recovery. Chris and his team took care of the rest. Chris is communicative, taking the time to discuss my options and their potential up and down sides so that I could make informed decisions at each step. He made sure to find and incorporate relevant case law that protected my claim so I could be confident the insurance companies couldn't exploit any loopholes. Throughout the entire process, it was clear Chris genuinely cares about his clients. I'm incredibly grateful I was referred to Chris and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in need of a personal injury attorney.

I just spoke with James. And after 5pm too! Very straight to the point and gave me good advice on…read morewhere to look for my particular issue. If it turns out fighting then I would want this guy in my corner. I was at square one and it is very hard to find out where to go for the info and the help I need just to know where to go to get started! Thanks a lot James for your quick response and help! I would recommend James to speak with to anyone!

Given my experience, I find the 5-star rating difficult to reconcile. I felt misled about what was…read morebeing offered, paid a significant amount of money, and received no meaningful benefit. I left the process frustrated and feeling that both my time and money had been wasted.