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PORTLAND'S BEST LAWYERS

Congratulations to Thomas M. Christ, Thomas W. Brown and Walter H. Sweek.  They were recently named some of Portland's Best Lawyers in the February 2010 issue of Portland Monthly Magazine.  This list was excerpted from the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the preminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States.  Both Tom and Thom were recognized in Appellate Law and Insurance Law.  Tom was additionally named in First Amendment Law and Wally in Personal Injury Litigation.

 

 

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Who's Who

 

Thom Brown 

THANK YOU, THOM!

CVK applauds your 15 years of leadership as the firm's managing partner.

Beginning January 1, 2010, Thom Brown will return to his practice, which focuses on civil appeals, insurance coverage opinions and litigation, and professional liability defense.  Thom can be reached at tbrown@cvk-law.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who's In The News

CVK joined the National Association of Legal Administrators' fund raiser in support of the American Red Cross' relief efforts in Haiti.  

Employer's Guide to Civil Rights Laws & Workplace Harassment - Oregon BOLI presents an all day seminar on March 2, 2010, featuring CVK attorney, Shari L. Lane.  Call 971-673-0824 to register.

Could Be Worse! - Read the update on 2010 Oregon and Washington legislative changes, Cobra extension and other articles in 1st Quarter 2010 Business, Labor & Employment Newsletter.

Jill D. Laney has been named managing partner of the firm.  Jill follows Thom Brown, who held that position since 1994.  In addition to her new role, Jill will continue with her real estate practice. 

Glenn W. Robles is CVK's newest partner.  Glenn's practice focuses on transportation litigation.

A recent Portland Business Journal article concerning the state of Portland's real estate market quotes CVK's managing partner, Jill D. Laney.  Read the entire article.

Andy J. Cicerrella and Michael J. Mangan have joined the firm as associate attorneys.  Andy is in CVK's transportation litigation department and Michael is involved in business and real estate transactions and litigation.

CVK attorneys successfully defend a $4.1 million lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court.  Lead trial attorney, Ken Abere along with Wally Sweek and Paul Berg obtained a defense verdict on a claim involving construction delays and lost profits.  The eight day trial involved more than 20 witnesses and 400 trial exhibits. 

Oregon's Vanishing Civil Jury Trial.  An article in Oregon State Bar Bulletin's November issue on the subject quotes CVK's Tom Christ and Thom Brown.  CVK's Aukjen Ingraham and Glenn Robles are also mentioned in connection with an innovative new program with the Multnomah County District Attorney that provides courtroom experience for civil lawyers. 

Paralegal, MaryAnn Ivie, accepted the Oregon Paralegal Association's Outstanding Professional Services Award on behalf of CVK at the recent 35th Anniversary dinner.  The award honors the firm that best exemplifies commitment to the paralegal profession.