Press Releases
Schwabe Named Best Law Firm 2022, Including "Law Firm of the Year for
Timber Law" We are honored to report that US News recognized Schwabe as Best Law Firm 2022 in four national rankings and 46 regional rankings, including Law Firm of the Year for Timber Law! NATIONAL RANKINGS Tier 1 in Natural Resources Law |
Schwabe Key Industry Groups Honored with Best Law Firms List Schwabe is proud to announce that six of its industry groups received national or regional top-tier rankings in Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms list for 2022. Schwabe's Timber Law group was named Law Firm of the Year, the highest honor awarded by the peer review report... |
Anne Talcott Elected Second Vice President of National Defense Attorney
Organization Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., Oregon’s largest litigation firm, is proud to announce that Anne Talcott, Shareholder and firm Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Group Leader, has been elected as Second Vice President of DRI (the Defense Research Institute)... |
Schwabe Provides Counsel in the Development of Amazon’s New 520,000 sq.ft.
Warehouse on Tribal Lands in Fife, WA Schwabe provides law counsel to real estate, construction, and retail businesses as well as tribal entities to help them achieve self-governance and meet economic development goals while protecting tribal lands... |
Schwabe Provides Counsel on Development of Amazon’s New 520,000 sq.ft.
Warehouse on WA Tribal Lands Schwabe provides law counsel to real estate, construction, and retail businesses as well as tribal entities to help them achieve self-governance and meet economic development goals while protecting tribal lands... |
Schwabe is Proud to Join Midsize Mansfield Rule Cohort for 2021-2023 SAN FRANCISCO (September 14, 2021) – Diversity Lab announced today that 118 leading law firms have achieved Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification... |
Schwabe’s Allison Krashan Elected President of Washington Defense Trial
Lawyers Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., is thrilled to share that on August 10, 2021, Schwabe Shareholder Allison Krashan was elected President of the organization Washington Defense Trial Lawyers for a one-year term... |
Large downtown Portland employers rethink return-to-office plans as
COVID-19 cases surge PORTLAND, Ore. – Aug. 19, 2021 – Today, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced that 37 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America list, and 14 have been designated as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch... |
51 Schwabe Attorneys Recognized on Best Lawyers in America© List for 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. – Aug. 19, 2021 – Today, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced that 37 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America list, and 14 have been designated as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch... |
Large Downtown Portland Employers Rethink Return-to-Office Plans as
COVID-19 Cases Surge PORTLAND, Ore. – Aug. 19, 2021 – Today, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced that 37 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America list, and 14 have been designated as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch... |
New Administration, New Agenda PORTLAND, Ore. – Aug. 19, 2021 – Today, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced that 37 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America list, and 14 have been designated as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch... |
Schwabe Promotes Three Staff to Senior Paralegal Schwabe Promotes Three Staff to Senior Paralegal Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. is proud to share that Melissa Canich, Brandi Henley, and Cory Sabin have been promoted to the role of Senior Paralegal. These paralegals augment our ability to serve clients in our Intellectual Property and Litigation departments... |
2021 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Spotlights Schwabe and Attorneys Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. is pleased to share that the firm and two of our attorneys were selected in the 2021 Chambers High Net Worth Guide... |
17 Schwabe Attorneys Named Oregon Super Lawyers in 2021 We are excited to share that the 2021 Oregon Super Lawyers list has honored 14 of Schwabe's Oregon-based attorneys. Accompanying these individuals are three attorneys who have received designation as Rising Stars, two of whom appear for the first time on the list... |
Alaska Super Lawyers Names Schwabe’s Bert Ray and Matt Singer to 2021 List Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition. No more than five percent of attorneys in Alaska receive this distinction... |
10 Schwabe Attorneys Named to 2021 Washington Super Lawyers Each year Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition. In Washington, no more than five percent of attorneys receive the Super Lawyers list distinction. The Rising Stars list features top-up-and-coming attorneys who must be 40 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. Just 2... |
Largest Law Firms Practicing Health Care Law in the Portland Metro Area Each year Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition. In Washington, no more than five percent of attorneys receive the Super Lawyers list distinction. The Rising Stars list features top-up-and-coming attorneys who must be 40 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. Just 2... |
SBA to Drop Its Review of PPP Loans of $2 Million and Above Each year Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition. In Washington, no more than five percent of attorneys receive the Super Lawyers list distinction. The Rising Stars list features top-up-and-coming attorneys who must be 40 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. Just 2... |
Washington Supreme Court Sides with Local Small Business; Affirms Improper
Termination of Conway Construction Co. SEATTLE (July 8, 2021) – Today, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington affirmed the trial court’s decision that Conway Construction Co. (Conway) was not in default when the City of Puyallup terminated its contract. It upheld the trial court’s decision to convert the termination into one for convenience... |
Sara Sayles Enhances Schwabe’s Real Estate and Construction Industry Group
Focus Key new team member adds depth to group’s industry-focused practice PORTLAND, Ore. (July 7, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C... |
Sara Sayles Enhances Schwabe’s Real Estate and Construction Industry Group
Focus PORTLAND, Ore. (July 7, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C... |
Schwabe Client Ali Seals Pushes for Greater Representation PORTLAND, Ore. (July 7, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C... |
Let’s Talk Pandemic, Product, Innovation, and Logistics Yesterday, Schwabe and the Portland and Puget Sound Business Journals hosted PNW Predictions: Supply Chain Reimagined, a discussion about the effect of the pandemic on the supply chain, and predictions for the future. The panel was impressive, including Christopher Alldredge from Parr Lumber Company, Ryan Gavin from Convoy, Dr... |
Creating a Legacy Through Lifetime Gifting Prior to the pandemic, companies allowed remote work sparingly and where necessary because of the location of certain key players in other states or countries. Many employers felt that remote work was not practical, citing technology gaps and company culture... |
Schwabe Welcomes Six 2021 Summer Associates Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. is excited to welcome six individuals to our 2021 Summer Associate program. This year, the firm will be joined by Neal O. Alnajran, William Brittany Heberling, Reese Hoggans, Sam Moghadam, Sydney Padgett, and Megan Lukmak’ Warren... |
Chambers USA Honors Schwabe in 2021 Rankings May 20, 2020 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., a leading Pacific Northwest law firm, has been recognized for excellence by Chambers & Partners in its 2021 rankings. This year, Schwabe joined the ranks of Washington Construction ranked firms, entering at Band 2 as a “well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in construction litigation... |
Vaccine Proof Privacy May 20, 2020 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., a leading Pacific Northwest law firm, has been recognized for excellence by Chambers & Partners in its 2021 rankings. This year, Schwabe joined the ranks of Washington Construction ranked firms, entering at Band 2 as a “well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in construction litigation... |
Local Attorney Answers Vaccination Questions May 20, 2020 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., a leading Pacific Northwest law firm, has been recognized for excellence by Chambers & Partners in its 2021 rankings. This year, Schwabe joined the ranks of Washington Construction ranked firms, entering at Band 2 as a “well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in construction litigation... |
Schwabe Client JTM Construction Will Build Avenue Bellevue Schwabe is thrilled to announce that our client, Seattle-based JTM Construction, has finalized its contract to serve as general contractor for the Avenue Bellevue project. When completed, this landmark development will include a 1... |
9th Circuit Won't Revive RICO Claims Over Nooksack Enrollment Schwabe is thrilled to announce that our client, Seattle-based JTM Construction, has finalized its contract to serve as general contractor for the Avenue Bellevue project. When completed, this landmark development will include a 1... |
Utilities Say Montana Can't Dictate Power Plant Arbitration Venue Schwabe is thrilled to announce that our client, Seattle-based JTM Construction, has finalized its contract to serve as general contractor for the Avenue Bellevue project. When completed, this landmark development will include a 1... |
New Development on the Horizon Schwabe is thrilled to announce that our client, Seattle-based JTM Construction, has finalized its contract to serve as general contractor for the Avenue Bellevue project. When completed, this landmark development will include a 1... |
Legalize Sustainability: Schwabe Celebrates Earth Day 2021 At Schwabe, we strive to do more than just win cases, close deals, or render legal advice. Each day we take the values that shape our firm and work to exemplify them through our culture, in our services, and for our clients and communities... |
Jeff Keohane Joins Schwabe’s Natural Resources Industry Group MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., (March 29, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. is excited to announce that Jeff Keohane is joining the firm’s Mountain View office. He adds considerable experience to Schwabe’s growing Native American and Alaska Native law practice... |
Fishhawk Lake fights fish kill fine MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., (March 29, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. is excited to announce that Jeff Keohane is joining the firm’s Mountain View office. He adds considerable experience to Schwabe’s growing Native American and Alaska Native law practice... |
Schwabe Trial Lawyers v. Pandemic: Our Story of Resiliency This year, International Women’s Day has a different feel than it has in years prior, as we’re all more connected digitally yet farther apart while we maintain our six feet—or more—of distance. Legal practice, especially litigation, has long been male-dominated, with women slowly rising through the ranks to join men in the courtroom and leadership positions... |
Schwabe Promotes Three Attorneys to Shareholder, Strengthening Industry
Focus PORTLAND, Ore. (March 8, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Rebecca Boyette, Amanda Loupin-Bartlett and Jonathan Ward have been named shareholders at the firm... |
Oregon Bioscience Association Appoints 2021 Leadership PORTLAND, Ore. (March 8, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Rebecca Boyette, Amanda Loupin-Bartlett and Jonathan Ward have been named shareholders at the firm... |
Room for Improvement PORTLAND, Ore. (March 8, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Rebecca Boyette, Amanda Loupin-Bartlett and Jonathan Ward have been named shareholders at the firm... |
New Year, New PPP PORTLAND, Ore. (March 8, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Rebecca Boyette, Amanda Loupin-Bartlett and Jonathan Ward have been named shareholders at the firm... |
Owners' Counsel of America Elects Two New Board of Director Members PORTLAND, Ore. (March 8, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Rebecca Boyette, Amanda Loupin-Bartlett and Jonathan Ward have been named shareholders at the firm... |
Clark County Business Briefing: People in Business PORTLAND, Ore. (March 8, 2021) – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Rebecca Boyette, Amanda Loupin-Bartlett and Jonathan Ward have been named shareholders at the firm... |
Sarah Roubidoux Lawson Joins National Native American Bar Association Board
of Directors Schwabe is proud to share that Sarah Roubidoux Lawson has been elected to the National Native American Bar Association’s (NNABA) Board of Directors. NNABA is made up of attorneys who are both U.S... |
Midsize Firms Are Recruiting More Diverse Associates, but Retention Remains
a Hurdle Via online Israeli Shipping Co. Seeks Emergency Order to Depose Crew Via online Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Advises a Venerable Oregon Food Industry Company Set to Change Hands
A nearly 100-year-old Oregon company that's served the state's steady food production industry is changing hands. Hillsboro-based Henningsen Cold Storage Co. reached a purchase agreement with Novi, Mich.-based Lineage Logistics, billed as "the world’s largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics... |
In Landmark Labor Case, Jury Awards $93.6 Million in Damages to Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Client, ICTSI Oregon, Inc. In a landmark case between ICTSI Oregon, Inc. (ICTSI) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and its affiliate ILWU Local 8 (collectively “ILWU”), a jury awarded $93.6 million in damages to ICTSI for the ILWU’s illegal labor slowdowns. These slowdowns caused the eventual shutdown of Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland, Oregon’s only container terminal... |
