Free Consultation
$0 first 120 minutes
Susan Lee Ford
also known as Susan Bristow-Ford, Susan Bristow Ford
About Susan
Biography
I am a business and estate planning attorney with over twenty five years of experience serving individuals and entrepreneurs in Oregon and Washington. I am especially passionate about the importance of estate planning for business owners and their families. My experience includes decades of experience litigating business disputes, which experience informs how I advise my clients regarding issues such as estate planning, business succession planning and transitions, business contracts, intellectual property protection, employment, shareholder and member agreements.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 28 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 29 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Res Nova Law
1050 SW 6th Ave., Ste. 1100, Portland, OR, 97204
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Susan Lee Ford's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (6)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Communications & Media
Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2016
Timely, generous and trustworthy!
My consultation with Susan Ford helped me to navigate the legal issues I was facing while making a documentary. Moving ahead, I have every intention of working with Susan again. She is a consummate professional, and truly kind person as well.
Susan Lee Ford's Lawyer Endorsements
"Susan is the consummate professional. She knows her stuff and is a pleasure to work with."
"I worked with Susan at Bullivant Houser Bailey for a number of years. She is extremely professional, focused, thoughtful, and poised. Last, but certainly not least, she is a very nice person."
Kristin Olson
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
United Nations International Law Fellowship, Ford Foundation
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founder/Principal, Res Nova Law
2011 - 2016
Owner/Attorney, The Law Offices of Susan Bristow Ford LLC
2002 - 2009
Associate & Shareholder, Bullivant House Bailey, PC
1997 - 2002
Associate, Allen, Yazbeck, O'Halloran & Hanson
Associations
2015 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember, Judicial Screening Committee
2012 - 2013
Women Entrepreneurs of OregonBoard Member
2009 - 2010
Oregon Law FoundationBoard Member
2008 - 2009
Oregon State Bar Leadership CollegeFellow
2008 - 2010
Intellectual Property Section of the Oregon State BarExecutive Committee Member
2008 - 2010
American Bar Association Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademark and Copyright CommitteesMember
2005 - 2009
Contemporary Crafts Museum and GalleryBoard Member
1999 - 2001
Oregon State Bar, Computer and Internet Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
1997 - 1999
Bradley-Angle HouseBoard Member
Education
1994
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Georgetown University
MS - Master of Science
1988
Northwestern University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Spring 2019 Conference
Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property
2019
Small Business Service Luncheon
Small Business Insurance, Finance and Legal Issues
2019
Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education program
Intellectual Property in the Era of Machine Learning
2017
Women's Business Center
Intellectual Property Basics for Small Businesses
2017
Pregame MVP Presentation
Intellectual Property Basics
2017
Let's Talk About Butts: A Conversation on Copying
Copyright Law for Designers
Publications
2020
Res Nova Law Blog
Supply Chain Interruption: Force Majeure Clauses and COVID-19
2020
Res Nova Law Blog
Insurance Coverage for Businesses Impacted by Civil Unrest
2020
Res Nova Law Blog
Financing Your Startup: Obtaining SAFE Funds from Your Investors
2015
Bristow-Ford Law blog
Haute Couture, Hot Competition: Fashion Law Lags Behind Trends
2015
Bristow-Ford Law Blog
Copyright Protection Goes Crazy over Fair Use Disputes
2015
Bristow-Ford Law Blog
Will Federal Trade Secret Protection Become a Reality in 2015?
2015
Bristow-Ford Law Blog
"Recommended for you": Netflix Guide a Brilliant but Unpatentable Idea
2015
Bristow-Ford Law Blog
Transpacific Partnership: IP Issues go Global
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Available to draft a Revocable Living Trust & Wills ASAP for a home purchase?
09 Sep 2026
Q&A
Do I need to change my business name?
02 May 2020
Q&A
Can I sell VHS tapes that have been recorded on from TV even if they are not my original recordings?
02 May 2020