Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
900 SW Fifth Avenue, 24th floor, Portland, OR 97204, Portland, OR 97204
4.3(6 reviews)About Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, established in 1934, provides legal services from its Portland, Oregon office. The firm handles personal injury, property damage, business, and commercial litigation, alongside construction, employment, and product liability matters. Its attorneys possess extensive trial and appellate experience, including arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. As a member of ALFA International, the firm serves clients with local, national, and international interests. Cosgrave Vergeer Kester also maintains a strong commitment to community service and pro bono work.
Our Attorneys
Frank H. Lagesen
Retired Partner
56+ years experience
Thomas W. Brown
Former Managing Partner
43+ years experience
Kenneth J. Abere Jr.
Special Counsel
25+ years experience
Nicole M. Nowlin
Partner
22+ years experience
Charles J. Huber
Special Counsel
Julie A. Smith
Partner
Katlynn M. Backus
Associate
Amber A. Beyer
Partner
Kyle R. Rohrer
Partner
Joseph M. Arzt
Associate
Andrew T. Burns
Partner
Jordan F. Clark
Associate
Katie R. Conzonire
Associate
Jason H. Daywitt
Partner
Nathan M. Ford
Associate
Carla J. Grabarek
Senior Counsel
Chester D. Hill
Partner
Joshua R. Kennedy
Partner
Sean D. Lanz
Senior Counsel
Michael C. Lewton
Special Counsel
James A. Markin IV
Associate
Matthew R. McMillen
Associate
Jake W. Reimer
Associate
Shane P. Swilley
Partner
Daniel C. Peterson
Partner
Brandon L. Thornburg
Associate
Timothy J. Fransen
Partner
Paul A. C. Berg
Managing Partner
Deanna L. Franco
Special Counsel
Notable Case Results
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$2.6M
Wrongful Death
Tried a pro bono wrongful death case before a jury, resulting in a verdict of $115,000 in economic damages and $2,500,000 in non-economic damages for the estate of a Guatemalan woman.
$1.1M
Personal Injury
Represented a local nurse in an action against her estranged husband, resulting in a jury verdict of $1 million for emotional distress and $53,786 in economic damages.
$900,000
Business & Commercial Litigation
Successfully prosecuted a partnership dissolution claim related to a commercial property complex, resulting in a settlement of nearly $900,000 for the client.
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