1.
Gabrielle Martinez deCastroTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School: Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., 2020
College: University of Portland, B.A., Environmental Ethics and Policies, 2016
Admitted: Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., 2020
Practice Area: Commercial Lines, Premises Liability, Personal Lines, Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper, TBI, Wrongful Death, Negligence
Membership:
2.
Jasmine EberhardTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School: Boston University School of Law J.D., Cum Laude, 2020
College: Oregon State University, B.S., Political Science and Psychology, minor in Economics, Summa Cum Laude, 2016
Admitted: Boston University School of Law J.D., Cum Laude, 2020
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Personal Lines
Membership:
3.
Melvin Van HurckTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Commercial General Liability Defense
Membership:
4.
Michaila MessengerTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Commercial General Liability Defense
Membership:
5.
Alex RobertsonTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Construction & Development
Commercial General Liability
Membership:
6.
Paul SheelyTitle: Partner
Law School: Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D., 1991
College: Columbia Basin College, A.E., Engineering Technology, 1979, Central Washington University, B.S., Construction Management Technology, 1987
Admitted: Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: General Contractors
Subcontractors
Construction & Development
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
7.
Matthew HebertTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Personal Lines
Membership:
8.
Erin StoutTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Commercial Lines, Personal Lines
Membership:
9.
Sarah JonesTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2021
College: California State University East Bay, B.A., English with a concentration in Creative Writing, 2015
Admitted: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2021
Practice Area: Construction & Development
Membership: Member, Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) since 2019
Member, Multnomah Bar Association since 2020
10.
Ryan J. McLellanTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Willamette University, B.S., Politics/Economics, 1998
Admitted: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Negligence
Trucking & Transportation
Products Liability
Slip and Fall
Timber Trespass
Tenant Landlord
Premises Liability
Jobsite Injury
Wrongful Death
Personal Lines
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
11.
Eric DennisTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Personal Lines
Membership:
12.
Joshua P. HaywardTitle: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2001
College: Oregon State University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Personal Lines
Automotive Defense
UM/UIM
PIP
Dog Bite
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, California State Bar Association
Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Multnomah County Bar Association
13.
Carleigh McMahonTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School: Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark, J.D., 2020
College: Albion College, B.S., Biology with a minor in Psychology, 2016
Admitted: Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark, J.D., 2020
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Negligence
Products Liability
Slip and Fall
Timber Trespass
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Personal Lines
Cannabis Law
Traumatic Brain Injury
Membership: Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC)
Multnomah Bar Association (MBA)
Oregon Women Lawyers (OWL)
14.
Jeffrey D. EberhardTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Willamette University, J.D., 1987
College: University of Oregon, B.S., 1984
Admitted: Willamette University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Negligence
Trucking & Transportation
Products Liability
Slip and Fall
Timber Trespass
Tenant Landlord
Premises Liability
Jobsite Injury
Wrongful Death
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Personal Lines
First & Third Party / SIU
Professional Lines (EPL,D&O,E&O)
Construction & Development
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, Council on Litigation Management
NITA Master Advocate
15.
Steven GassertTitle: Senior Associate Attorney
Law School: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: Portland State University, M.B.A., 2018, The Catholic University of America, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Construction & Development
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Oregon State Bar Bulletin Editorial Advisory Committee
16.
Katie RussellTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School: UC Davis, JD 2020
College: University of Oregon, BA, English, Cum Laude, 2017
Admitted: UC Davis, JD 2020
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
17.
Duncan CampbellTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines
Membership:
18.
Melanie GilletteTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2015
College: University of Washington, B.A., 2011
Admitted: University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Negligence
Products Liability
Premises Liability
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
19.
Sean ConnerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., History, magna cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Trucking & Transportation
Products Liability
Slip and Fall
Timber Trespass
Tenant Landlord
Premises Liability
Jobsite Injury
Wrongful Death
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Personal Lines
Automotive Defense
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
20.
Sarah JonesTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Construction & Development
Membership:
21.
Melanie RoseTitle: Partner
Law School: Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: Lawrence University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2009
Admitted: Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Premises Liability
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, Idaho State Bar Association
22.
Mike StaskiewsTitle: Partner
Law School: Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Arizona State University, B.A., Business, magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: General Contractors
Subcontractors
Construction & Development
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
23.
Cliff J. WilsonTitle: Partner
Law School: Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2005
College: Marylhurst University, B.S., Business Management, 2001
Admitted: Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury Negligence, Errors & Omission, Liquor Liability, Construction Defect, Business Litigation, Commercial Liability, Personal Injury Defense, Insurance Coverage
Membership: Multnomah Bar Association; Oregon State Bar; Washington State Bar; Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel; Oregon Casualty Adjusters Association; Defense Research Institute {newline}.
24.
Bill TaaffeTitle: Managing Partner
Law School: Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D.
College: Temple University, M.A., Education, University of Oregon, B.A. Political Science
Admitted: Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Liability Defense
Negligence
Trucking & Transportation
Products Liability
Slip and Fall
Timber Trespass
Tenant Landlord
Premises Liability
Jobsite Injury
Wrongful Death
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Professional Lines (EPL,D&O,E&O)
Membership: Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
25.
Alexandra JanskyTitle: Associate Attorney
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Construction & Development
Insurance Defense
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Smith Freed and Eberhard PC. The number of lawyers in Smith Freed and Eberhard PC is 35.