Partner at Parsons Farnell & Grein, LLP in Portland, OR
Mr. Farnell leads PFG’s insurance recovery group and its national policyholder practice. One of the most sought-after policyholder attorneys on the West Coast, he has represented businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies for more than 25 years, obtaining successful settlements, verdicts, and appellate decisions in a wide variety of insurance claims, including general liability, directors and officers, professional liability, property, employee dishonesty and fidelity bonds, and cyber. Mr. Farnell has been selected for inclusion in Oregon Super Lawyers® every year that designation has been available in Oregon and was named as one of the Top 50 lawyers in Oregon for 2018. He was also named to the Best Lawyers in America list for 2019. Raised and educated in Oregon and Washington, Mr. Farnell has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. This translates into an extensive knowledge of the community and a deep commitment to the success of Northwest businesses. He is committed to maintaining relationships with his clients in order to provide each client with superior service.

Partner, Stole Rives, LLP, Portland
Mr. Grasberger is a partner in the firm focusing his practice on development and construction law, including development risk analysis and risk shifting, contract drafting and negotiating, insurance review and analysis, construction defect claims, delay and impact claims, lien and bond claims, public contracts, bid disputes and public improvement exemptions. He joined the firm in 1991. He is Chair of Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group and co-chair of Stoel Rives’ Sustainable Real Estate Development Team. Mr.Grasberger hasrepresented numerous private and public owners, developers and contractors in all facets of development and construction law. Significant engagements include energy and industrial plant construction, infrastructure projects, multifamily projects, and both commercial and residential high-rise and mid-rise projects. He is a frequent lecturer to the development industry and the Oregon Bar.

Partner, Dunn Carney, LLP, Portland
Mr. Joseph leads the firm’s Construction and Design Team and is also a member of the firm’s Litigation Team. His practice emphasizes serving as outside general counsel for construction industry clients who either do not employ their own in-house attorneys or who need counsel in areas outside their usual expertise. He advises developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and real estate professionals, as well as product manufacturers and suppliers regarding matters ranging from entity formation and administration, to insurance and bonding, bidding and contracting, project administration and workouts, and liens and collections. Mr. Joseph also has significant litigation and dispute resolution experience including successful representation of clients in mediation, arbitration, court trials and appeals. He has litigated and tried construction and real estate-related disputes. Mr. Joseph is also adept at handling transactional matters that clients regularly encounter in any general construction practice, including business formation and administration, contract drafting, real estate transactions, employment matters, and other construction and design-related issues.

Shareholder at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt in Portland, OR
Over several decades as a construction lawyer, Mr. Loiselle has built a comprehensive, solutions-oriented practice as a key leader in Schwabe’s Real Estate and Construction industry group. His clients include owners, general contractors, designers and engineers, specialty contractors, insurers and maritime interests. Mr. Loiselle has extensive experience negotiating agreements, solving complex disputes and representing clients in litigation on major construction and marine projects. He has served as general counsel to the Columbia River Chapter of Associated General Contractors (AGC), chair of the Maritime Commerce Club, a member of AGC’s Foundation Board, counsel to Associated Builders and Contractors, and chair of the Construction and Maritime Sections of the Oregon State Bar.

Michael Milakovich, AIA
Architect & Principal for WC4 West Coast Forensics Engineering and Design , LLC, Portland
Mr. Milakovich has been a pivotal part of the West Coast Forensics team since its inception in April 2006. He provides valuable forensic evaluation and litigation support for our attorney, insurance and site-owner clients. Projects include but are not limited to general construction investigations, premise liability, and expert witnessing. He also handles damage assessment and reconstruction design for fire, water and wind damage as well as design of repairs for water intrusion.

Shareholder, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Portland
Mr. Ohle has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in construction defect and housing accessibility claims, with an emphasis on claims involving design defects by architects and engineers. He defends design professionals against professional malpractice claims and drafts professional service contracts to minimize the risk of construction disputes and meet the needs of specific design disciplines and projects. Mr. Ohle also represents professional clients before regulatory boards including the Oregon Board of Architect Examiners, the Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and the Oregon Electrical and Elevator Board.