I am a partner at Portland, Oregon-based Bodyfelt Mount, and my litigation practice focuses on the defense of companies and individuals in liability and insurance coverage disputes. My work encompasses general and products liability, construction defect, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and insurance coverage. I have litigated many cases throughout Oregon and Washington, obtaining favorable and cost-effective results for clients, including a summary judgment in favor of a contractor in a $10,000,000 construction defect lawsuit. I handle all aspects of litigation, from pre-lawsuit claims and continuing through arbitration, mediation, trial and appeal.
I began practicing law as a prosecutor for the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office. While there, I tried many jury and bench trials to verdict and developed a reputation as an excellent trial attorney. I also worked closely with Portland Police officers, drafting search warrants and accompanying officers on search and seizure missions. I tried numerous cases in which excessive police force was raised as a defense and received a commendation from the Portland Chief of Police for my trial work. After moving to the civil side, I specialized in the defense of municipal actions, including 42 USC 1983 cases. In particular, I successfully defended several class action lawsuits involving the constitutionality of detention center strip search policies.
Based on peer reviews, I earned an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell for my legal ability and high ethical standards.
Practice areas
Emphasizing defense of companies and individuals in liability and insurance coverage disputes, including matters of general and products liability, construction defect, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and insurance coverage
Emphasizing matters of insurance coverage
Emphasizing matters of construction defect
Languages spoken
English
Bodyfelt Mount
319 SW Washington Street, Suite 1200
Portland, OR, 97204
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2011 | 12/23/2020 |
OR | Active | 2002 | 01/09/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Bodyfelt Mount | 2013 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Bodyfelt Mount | 2009 - 2013 |
Associate Attorney | Hart Wagner | 2006 - 2009 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Multnomah County District Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oregon State Bar Board of Bar Examiners | Member | 2014 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Member | 2002 - Present |
Multnomah Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Bodyfelt Mount Legal Update | Oregon Supreme Court Addresses Physician-Patient Privilege | 2017 |
Bodyfelt Mount Legal Update | Contractual Fee Claims: Deploy with Caution | 2016 |
Daily Journal of Commerce (Oregon) | When Does the Clock Stop Ticking for Liability? | 2014 |
Bodyfelt Mount Newsletter | Oregon Court of Appeals Limits Liability of Business Owners for Criminal Conduct of Third Parties | 2012 |
Bodyfelt Mount Newsletter | Oregon Supreme Court Decision Solidifies Statute of Limitations for Construction Defect Negligence Claims | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of Virginia | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Oregon Association of Defense Counsel 2014 Annual Convention | Out-of-state Subpoenas | 2014 |
MC Consultants 3rd Annual Pacific Northwest Construction Defect Seminar | Statute of Limitations of Construction Defect Cases in Oregon: History, Current Application, Completed Operations & Insurance Coverage | 2012 |
William Stavley, Litigation Attorney on Aug 26, 2015
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