- Criminal DefenseHannah comes to Brisbee & Stockton with extensive trial experience from her prior position as a criminal defense attorney, where she took numerous cases to trial and argued an extensive variety of motions in court. During that time she developed her skills as an effective communicator and client advocate.
- Wrongful DeathBrisbee & Stockton has a long history of defending insureds, insurers and self-insured entities in personal injury and wrongful death cases in Oregon and Washington state and federal trial and appellate courts. The firm’s experience includes representing clients in a wide range of such cases including those arising out of auto accidents, slip and fall, trip and fall, premises liability, product liability, workplace injuries, defamation, fraud and claims arising out of solely mental injuries.
- Non-compete AgreementBrisbee & Stockton’s lawyers have many years of experience representing business clients in both routine and complex commercial litigation matters. The firm and its lawyers are regularly retained to represent businesses in cases involving such matters as contract and warranty breach, unlawful trade practices, fraud, partnership disputes, interference with contractual relations, non-compete agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, agricultural disputes and others. The firm’s services include representing commercial clients in pre-litigation matters, binding arbitration, and in all levels of state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington.
- Premises LiabilityBrisbee & Stockton provides a broad spectrum of litigation services in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington ranging from the defense of complex commercial and professional litigation matters to defending claims arising from personal lines of insurance. Traditionally, one of the firm's primary practice areas is the defense of professional liability claims, including the defense of medical, dental, legal and veterinary malpractice claims for self-insured entities and for clients of insurance carriers. The firm also represents insurers, insureds and self-insureds in cases involving personal injury/wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist liability, insurance coverage and construction defect. Our members are also available to act as mediators and arbitrators.
- Construction LitigationBrisbee & Stockton’s attorneys regularly defend design professionals, developers, general contractors, sub-contractors, product manufacturers and other entities in regard to claims of defective commercial and residential construction. Our services include defending these entities in the pre-lawsuit process, in binding arbitration, at trial and on appeal in all state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. Our experience includes defending such entities in all manner of design defect claims, construction defect claims and breach of contract claims.
- Land Use and ZoningIn 2006, the Mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon, appointed Drake a member of the City’s Planning and Zoning Hearings Board. In 2016, he was appointed to Hillsboro’s Planning Commission. In 2018, the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court appointed Drake as a Judge
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesFrom time-to-time businesses, farms and individuals become involved in disputes that require litigation. Brisbee & Stockton has a long history of representing entities and individuals in such cases, ranging from disputes regarding property ownership, farming, restaurant operations and trademark infringement to those involving landlord-tenant issues and employment. Our lawyers are highly experienced in aggressively pursuing our clients’ rights to achieve the best outcome possible. While many cases can be resolved short of trial, our lawyers are ready and able to represent our clients at all levels of litigation as necessary to achieve our client’s desired outcome.
- Property Damage
- Personal InjuryThe vast majority of Bill’s work focuses on the defense of civil litigation in state and federal courts involving a wide spectrum of litigation, ranging from professional negligence, including representation of attorneys, pharmacists and health care providers, to commercial litigation, personal injury claims and premises liability claims. Bill’s clients range from individuals to national self-insured businesses and various insuring entities. His many long-time and loyal clients can speak to his skill and professionalism.
- Medical MalpracticeBrisbee & Stockton’s attorneys have decades of combined experience defending medical malpractice claims in state and federal courts throughout Oregon and Washington. Our focus is on representing and defending self-insured health systems, hospitals, doctors, nurses, pharmacies, and other health care providers in medical malpractice matters in the courts and before various licensing boards. We realize claims and suits brought against medical professionals and other healthcare providers involve significant stakes, both personally and professionally, and our attorneys work to ensure the protection of our client’s interests. Our attorneys are experienced in handling all aspects of medical malpractice defense at all stages and involving a wide array of legal issues and diverse medical specialties. The firm’s medical malpractice group is nationally recognized by
- Auto Accidents