Experts Directory

Lindsey H. Hughes

Lindsey is an accomplished appellate attorney in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. In 2017 she was selected by Best Lawyers as the Lawyer of the Year in appellate practice in Portland. She also has an active trial practice defending hospitals and medical providers in tort and civil rights actions. Lindsey also defends attorneys and consults with and assists other lawyers in their active cases. Lindsey is a member of the Oregon, Washington, and Idaho [...]

Richard A. Portale

Richard A. Portale, the firm’s founding partner, is an attorney focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. He is known in and out of the courtroom for his passion, hard work, and commitment to justice. Mr. Portale has consistently fought for the rights of his clients with a track record that speaks for itself. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United [...]

Austin Berescik-Johns

From working at a prestigious “Top 50” law firm in New York, to clerking in chambers at the Federal District Court of Connecticut, Attorney Berescik-Johns has addressed many sophisticated legal issues and complex cases. He has extensive experience in the courtroom, and a significant record of success from the trial level through Connecticut and federal appellate courts. Appeals typically involve intense amounts of research and writing. Through such efforts, Attorney Berescik-Johns has obtained reversals of [...]