William H. "Bill" Holmes

Courtney W. Angeli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Courtney W., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Courtney W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey S. Frasier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Jeffrey S., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron’s practice includes defending complex civil litigation cases with emphasis on medical and dental malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and general liability. Aaron has tried and arbitrated cases in Oregon and Washington. Additionally, Aaron routinely represents physicians, dentists, physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers before professional regulatory and licensing boards in both Oregon and Washington. Aaron also serves as legal counsel for several med...

Katherine VanZanten is an estate planning and tax attorney who has significant experience in estate planning, business and tax planning, charitable remainder trusts and establishing charitable organizations. Katherine has an active estate planning practice helping clients and their families complete their estate planning goals. She regularly advises fiduciaries on their duties with respect to trust and probate administration.

Keil Mueller is a resolute and tireless advocate for his clients’ interests. With over 15 years of litigation experience, Keil has regularly represented government entities, investors, consumers, businesses and other Plaintiffs in a wide variety of complex legal matters and class actions. His practice focuses on issues related to securities and financial fraud, the environment, consumer class actions, and partner and shareholder disputes among others. Keil’s thoughtful but tenacio...

Tim Cunningham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Tim, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christie S. Totten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christie S., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christie S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heidi Mandt is an accomplished trial attorney with a practice focused on defending clients in product liability, professional malpractice (including medical and other licensed professionals), toxic torts, and general insurance matters. She also advises and represents clients in insurance coverage disputes. Over her career, Heidi has tried more than 20 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, involving claims ranging from product liability and personal injury to complex commercial di...

Shannon Lea Armstrong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Shannon Lea, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon Lea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank X. Curci is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Portland and Scottsdale offices and a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and Intellectual Property Group. His practice focuses on the representation of high-tech companies (ranging from emerging growth companies to global companies), bioscience industry companies, universities/research institutions, global technology consortia, technology accelerators, and other technology-based companies.