Westlake Insurance Defense Lawyers

EDUCATION

University of the Pacific School of Law (Sacramento, California) Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) Bachelor of Arts (History)
Pendleton Senior High (Pendleton, Oregon) Graduate
Command and General Staff College (Leavenworth, Kansas) Graduate
Armor Officer Course (Fort Knox, Kentucky) Graduate (Basic & Advanced)
The Judge Advocate General’s School (Charlottesville, Virginia) Graduate (Basic & Advanced)

National College of District Attorneys (San Francisco, California)
Government Contract Attorneys (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Environmental Law Specialist (Montgomery, Alabama)
Advanced Environmental Law Specialist (Washington, D.C.)
Government Contract Claims, Litigation and Remedies (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Fraud In Government Contracting (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Legal Aspects of Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism Activities (Charlottesville, Virginia)

As an attorney, I've enjoyed the opportunity to represent a variety of people trying to get through a very stressful moment in their lives. Noone wants to be brought to court, and being able to be the experienced and professional person to help them through the process is an honor and a joy. I believe in working to the greatest extent possible through collaboration and in disagreeing without being disagreeable, and I think the profession is best served when people take common-sense positions and don't fight every step of the way. After serving as the Lead Counsel for a major insurance...

I am a Portland, Oregon lawyer specializing in personal injury claims and lawsuits. Please call me or visit my website: www.dawlaw.net. I offer free consultations at 503-919-1315.

Justice primarily focuses his practice on business, commercial, employment, and tort litigation. Justice's objective is to obtain favorable outcomes for each of his clients though competent and responsive legal advocacy. Justice leverages his litigation experience, including multiple jury and bench trials to meet and often exceed client expectations.

Justice also advises clients concerning various business matters including, but not limited to, entity creation, contracts, real estate, and licensure. Justice utilizes an industry-focused approach to help clients naviagate their business issues.

Justice provides labor and employment training for employers. The training focuses on the prevention of claims and how to mitigate and...

BRENT SMITH
Brent Smith is an Eastern Oregon civil litigation lawyer. He regularly tries cases to judge and jury in both state and federal courts. He uses litigation experience to give clients strategic advice about their legal problems and help them arrive at a solution. Brent’s goal is to make sure people who live in Eastern Oregon can obtain expert advice from a lawyer living in their region.

PRACTICE AREAS
Civil Litigation
Eminent Domain
Personal Injury
Insurance Defense
Estate Planning and Administration

BAR ADMISSIONS
Oregon State Bar
United States District Court of Oregon
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

EDUCATION
University...

Ben grew up in the Portland area and attended Central Catholic High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon in 2004. He returned to Eugene in 2007 to begin his legal studies. Ben moved back to Portland in 2009 and immediately began working for Dawson and Dawson upon passing the Oregon Bar exam.

Ed focuses on matters involving government law, police practices, employment, contracts, personal injury, property damage and professional regulation. He counsels licensed professionals, employers and governmental entities on compliance with administrative, state and federal rules and regulations. Ed also represents individuals in employment, business and real estate matters.