Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, PC, PortlandMr. Anderson is a creative problem solver with experience in all levels of the dispute litigation cycle. He has resolved and assisted in the resolution of cases in the mediation stage to the trial stage and on to appellate and Supreme Court review. Mr. Anderson’s substantive experience covers commercial litigation and construction litigation, and it includes representing financial institutions, general contractors, and land owners in the commercial context. Prior to joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Mr. Anderson served a term as a clerk to the Hon. Robert Wollheim of the Oregon Court of Appeals. In doing so, he gained experience behind the scenes assisting a judge in deciding cases before the court.

Partner with Cosgrave Vergeer Kester Mr. Burns is the chair of the firm’s construction practice group and a former managing partner of the firm. His practice focuses on providing advice and counsel to contractors, developers, architects, and engineers; litigating construction defect disputes; and handling construction-related professional negligence claims. He also has significant experience in defending personal injury, products liability, environmental, and premises liability litigation.

Mr. Gibson is a construction business litigator who helps his clients build successful projects and negotiate and resolve disputes. A partner in Stoel Rives’ Real Estate, Construction, and Design Practice, Mr. Gibson drafts and negotiates all forms of project documents, from the design phase through construction, and regularly navigates clients through the tricks and traps of contracting and insurance coverage issues. Licensed in California, Oregon, and Washington, Mr. Gibson is a veteran of all formal legal proceedings and has successfully pursued construction defect claims, delay claims, insurance and bond claims, bid protests, mechanic’s liens, real estate disputes, and collection actions through mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Stewart Sokol & Larkin, LLC, PortlandMr. Wagner’s practice emphasizes design and construction law, business law, real estate law, commercial litigation, insurance law, and surety law. Among others, he represents business owners, property owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, appraisers, material suppliers, insurers and sureties. Mr. Wagner handles all areas of development, design and construction disputes including lien claims, bond claims, and design and defect claims, as well as all aspects of commercial litigation. He also represents individuals and entities in various business and real estate matters. In addition to helping clients resolve disputes, Mr. Wagner assists his clients to negotiate and close commercial, design/construction, and real property transactions; helps corporate clients to efficiently maintain and operate their businesses; and advises clients regarding various insurance matters. Mr. Wagner was selected by his peers for inclusion in The BestLawyers in America and Super Lawyers.