Our Team. Your Trusted Partners.
We come from different backgrounds and experiences, but we're united by a shared commitment to service, thoughtful advocacy, and strong client relationships.
Together, we bring decades of experience and a practical approach to helping clients navigate complex claims and litigation matters.
Bruce Gilbert
Partner
Bruce is an attorney with 31 years of experience representing contractors, engineers, architects, and developers in construction and design defect matters throughout Oregon and Washington. His mechanical engineering background adds technical perspective.
Guided by integrity, professionalism, and clear communication, Bruce helps clients navigate litigation with practical strategy, informed advice, and no surprises. He co-founded the firm in 2019 with a commitment to exceptional service.
Outside of work, Bruce enjoys golf, reading, film, time with his children, and his Golden Retriever, Hazel.
Jack Levy
Partner
Jack is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience helping clients navigate construction and design matters. He enjoys solving complex problems, advocating for practical outcomes, and helping clients move forward with confidence.
Clients rely on Jack for thoughtful advice, honest communication, and meaningful support. He believes the strongest attorney-client relationships are built on trust, reliability, and a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Outside of work, Jack enjoys cooking, tending houseplants, attending music festivals, exploring street art, and sharing his knowledge through industry presentations and publications.
Chris Piekarski
Partner
Chris is an attorney with over 25 years of experience in civil litigation, trial work, and insurance defense. His practice includes personal injury, general liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction site accidents, and professional liability.
Clients rely on Chris for candid, straightforward case evaluations and a clear understanding of the facts and risks. He brings preparation, perspective, and a sense of proportion to complex litigation.
Outside the office, Chris enjoys photography, golf, Portland's food scene, civic engagement, and time with his wife and two daughters.
Brian Morgan
Attorney
Brian is an attorney representing contractors and design professionals in construction-related disputes, with a focus on construction defect, property damage, risk management, and strategic resolution through litigation, mediation, and trials.
With family roots in construction, Brian brings thoughtful analysis and practical problem-solving to each matter. Clients rely on his candor, responsiveness, and ability to make complex issues feel manageable.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys backpacking, hiking, kayaking, basketball, tennis, volleyball, golf, and volunteering to support families in need.
Alejandra Torres
Attorney
Alejandra is an attorney with 13 years of experience in commercial, construction, employment, and catastrophic injury matters. She helps clients navigate decisions.
Her approach centers on understanding clients, their businesses, and what success means to them. Alejandra values transparency, responsiveness, and thoughtful counsel.
She has presented for the Multnomah Bar Association, Employment Law Update, and Oregon Paralegal Association on trial practice, discovery, and leave issues. Outside of work, Alejandra enjoys family time and adventures with her two Siberian Husky and Malamute mixes.
Matika Shambaugh
Attorney
Matika is an attorney with six years of experience focused primarily on insurance defense and construction defect claims. She enjoys the technical field of construction law and learning how building systems work together.
Matika believes collaboration and trust are essential to a strong client relationship. She wants clients to feel heard, supported, and confident that someone is protecting their interests and helping tell their story throughout the process.
Outside work, Matika enjoys time with her two dogs, experimenting in the kitchen, trying new crafts, and volunteering in her community.
Steve Sherman
Attorney
Steve is an attorney with 13 years of experience focused on construction and insurance laws. He represents contractors in construction defect, delay, payment, insurance, indemnity, and contract matters.
Steve is drawn to details that can determine the course of a construction dispute. His approach combines clear communication with practical, cost-conscious strategy, with the goal of protecting clients while preserving productive business relationships.
For Steve, successful representation means understanding a client's business, telling the truth, and finding the most effective path forward.
Tom Osborne
Attorney
Tom is an attorney with 10 years of experience representing businesses, contractors, design professionals, insurers, and individuals in civil litigation, including construction defect, professional liability, catastrophic loss, personal injury, and commercial disputes.
Known for being responsive, thorough, and candid, Tom helps clients navigate difficult matters with practical strategies tailored to their goals. He believes preparation, communication, and trust are the foundation of effective advocacy.
Outside of work, Tom enjoys tennis, exploring the Pacific Northwest, and cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Knicks.
Jennifer Jones
Director of Operations
Jennifer is the Director of Operations with over 20 years of experience and a knack for getting things done behind the scenes. She oversees financial and billing systems, HR, firm operations, and the details that keep people supported.
Known as a problem-solver, Jennifer brings precision, accountability, and high standards to her work. She has been part of the firm since day one and takes pride in creating an environment where people can thrive and clients feel cared for.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys true crime, game nights, iced coffee, fall mornings, and quality time with her daughter.
Amber Maloney
Paralegal
Amber is a paralegal with 26 years of experience across construction defect, medical malpractice, insurance defense, personal injury, workers' compensation and Social Security disability matters.
She supports attorneys by investigating facts, managing discovery, organizing legal documents, and coordinating the details needed for litigation and trial. Amber brings a strong work ethic and an ability to prioritize competing needs across complex and demanding legal matters.
Outside of work, Amber enjoys gardening, hiking, golfing, time with her children, and collaborating with colleagues to support her team and their shared goals.
Paul L. Hathaway IV
Attorney
Paul is an attorney with 10 years of experience focused primarily on construction defect and insurance defense. He enjoys learning how buildings and structures function and working alongside contractors through site visits and technical examinations.
Paul approaches litigation with honesty, kindness, and communication. He believes strong advocacy does not require unnecessary conflict and that cooperation can lead to better outcomes while protecting a client's interests.
Outside work, Paul enjoys disc golf, camping, backpacking, sporting events, and opportunities to keep learning from those around him.
Audrey Bride
Paralegal
Audrey is a paralegal with 12 years of experience supporting bodily injury, jobsite injury, catastrophic injury, and construction defect matters. She assists through discovery, investigation, expert coordination, and trial preparation.
Audrey approaches her work with empathy, integrity, accountability, and close attention to detail. She works to make legal processes more manageable and helping clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their legal team.
Outside of work, Audrey enjoys horseback riding and dressage, salmon fishing, camping, hiking, fitness, and spending time with her family.
Sierra Walker
Paralegal
Sierra is a paralegal with seven years of legal industry experience, supporting attorneys through all phases of construction defect litigation. She values the collaborative nature of the work and the unique challenges each case presents.
Clients and colleagues rely on Sierra for empathy, consistency, integrity, and thoughtful communication. Her attention to detail helps clients feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the legal process with great care.
Outside of work, Sierra enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and making memories with family and friends.
Joanna Martinsen
Paralegal
Joanna is a paralegal with nearly 48 years of legal industry experience, focused primarily on construction defect litigation. She enjoys the challenge each matter brings and values the opportunity to work closely with clients and the defense team.
Throughout her career, Joanna has believed that every client deserves respect, support, and open communication. She strives to be someone clients can rely on during what is often a difficult and unfamiliar legal process.
Outside of work, Joanna enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time exploring new places. She believes trust and communication are the foundation of every successful client relationship.
Emily Irvine
Paralegal
Emily is a paralegal with nine years of experience focused on construction defect matters. She is especially drawn to detailed review of complex discovery and organizing information that can help shape the direction of a case.
Emily brings compassion to the human side of litigation. She understands that being involved in a lawsuit can feel overwhelming and strives to help clients feel understood, supported, and less burdened by the process.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys hiking, camping, climbing mountains, playing guitar, collecting vintage clothing, and building her vinyl record collection.
Julie Ponce
Paralegal
Julie is a paralegal with 24 years of experience in insurance defense and construction defect litigation, plus personal injury and commercial litigation. She enjoys the intellectual challenge of the litigation puzzle.
Naturally organized and curious, Julie focuses on fact investigation, eDiscovery, and managing large volumes of data from collection through production. She strives to make discovery less overwhelming and help clients feel confident in how their matter is handled.
Outside of work, Julie enjoys traveling, hiking, paddleboarding, tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
Susan Jackson
Legal Assistant
Susan is a legal assistant with over 40 years of experience supporting attorneys and paralegals focused on personal injury insurance defense. Inspired by her mother, Susan followed in her footsteps.
From scheduling and proofreading to court filings and client support, Susan approaches her work with competence, kindness, and a straightforward manner. She strives to make stressful legal experiences easier and hopes clients find her approachable, friendly, and helpful.
Outside of work, Susan enjoys walking, swimming, spending time in nature, and working alongside coworkers she genuinely enjoys.
Shannon Judge Norling
Legal Assistant
Shannon is a legal assistant with 10 years of experience supporting construction defect matters. Her background reflects a decade working within a practice area where organization, consistency and careful coordination help keep matters moving.
As a legal assistant, Shannon contributes to daily support that helps the legal team stay focused on each case. Her experience gives her familiarity with the pace and detail involved in construction defect work.
With 10 years in the legal industry, Shannon brings an established foundation of experience to the team and the matters she supports each day.
Julie Kandik
Legal Assistant
Julie is a legal assistant with over 30 years of experience. Her longevity in the profession reflects genuine curiosity for the work and an appreciation that every day offers an opportunity to learn something new.
Julie believes kindness, good manners, responsiveness, and follow-through make a meaningful difference. She values being there when clients and colleagues need her and helping teams navigate difficult situations while staying focused on shared goals.
Outside work, Julie enjoys rockhounding, quilting, crafting, and being part of a team of attorneys and clients doing meaningful work.
Caroline Smith
Legal Assistant
Caroline is a legal assistant with decades of experience supporting construction defect matters. She helps keep cases moving through scheduling, case openings, court filings, reporting, client communication, and all the many daily details attorneys rely on.
Known for being responsive and dependable, Caroline takes pride in being available when clients need help. Her experience helps her communicate clearly and put people at ease during stressful matters.
Outside of work, Caroline enjoys time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, scrapbooking, camping, dancing, music, and the beach.
Ava Rueda
eDiscovery Specialist
Ava is an eDiscovery Specialist with nine years of legal industry experience, helping teams collect, organize, review, preserve, and produce electronic information while supporting discovery and litigation technology.
Ava brings a detail-oriented approach to her work and enjoys creating order within complex information. She focuses on accuracy and reliable systems that help discovery remain efficient and manageable for legal teams and clients.
Outside of work, Ava enjoys reading, hiking around the Pacific Northwest, exploring Portland events, pizza, and bad horror movies.
Mena Dant
eDiscovery Specialist
Mena is an eDiscovery Specialist with 20 years of experience, helping teams collect, organize, review, preserve, and produce electronic information while navigating complex discovery and litigation technology.
Mena is known for simplifying technical challenges and finding practical solutions under tight deadlines. Guided by integrity, accuracy, curiosity, and improvement, Mena strives to make discovery organized and manageable for clients and legal teams.
Outside of work, Mena serves as President of the Tualatin Rotary Club, reflecting commitment to community service and leadership.
Mandy "I'm the Boss" Jones
Chief Happiness Officer
Mandy is the firm's beloved mascot and self-appointed Chief Happiness Officer. She specializes in welcoming visitors, collecting treats, supervising snack breaks, and making sure everyone pauses long enough to offer a belly rub.
Known for her signature boops, enthusiastic greetings, and unwavering optimism, Mandy believes every great relationship begins with kindness, a wagging tail, and maybe a snack or two. Her presence has a way of making stressful days feel just a little lighter.
Outside of the office, Mandy enjoys walks, pup cups, barking bravely before requesting to be picked up, chasing leaves, napping in Jennifer's arms, and reminding everyone that joy belongs in every workplace.
Hazel
Firm Dog
Hazel is the firm's four-legged greeter and unofficial morale officer. She specializes in welcoming visitors, accepting belly rubs, cleaning up the occasional snack, and reminding everyone to take a break from staring at computer screens.
Motivated by affection, treats, and the hope that you'll share part of your lunch, Hazel has a talent for lowering stress levels and making people feel at home. She believes every successful attorney-dog relationship is built on trust, love, and food.
Outside of the office, Hazel enjoys long walks, off-leash adventures, keeping a watchful eye on backyard squirrels and rabbits, and making friends with just about everyone she meets.