Corvallis, OR

Peter L. Barnhisel

Admitted to Practice in 1966. Practice Emphasis includes preparation for trial of complex cases, appeals, arbitrations, administrative hearings, probate administration, trust and will preparation, banking law, conservatorships, business entities (sole proprietorships, LLC’s, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations), and negotiations. Also specializes in Personal Injury, Litigation, Business Law, and Estate Planning.

John L. Barlow

Admitted to Practice in 1981. Practice Emphasis includes employer-employee relations, preparation of employee manuals, handbooks, contracts, non-competition and non-disclosure agreements, state court litigation of employee claims, and contested complaints before Employment, Wage and Hour, and Civil Rights Divisions of Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. Specializes in Employment Law and Family Law.

Cary B. Stephens

Admitted to Practice in 1995. Practice Emphasis includes construction law, land use, real property disputes, business law, and general civil litigation in Oregon State and Federal Courts. Also specializes in Construction Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Litigation, and Real Estate Law.

Joel D. Howe

Joel graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Augsburg College earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to his legal career, he worked in the tax planning department at American Express Financial Advisors in Minneapolis, held a position with The St. Paul Companies, and served as a Registered Principal with Lutheran Brotherhood (now Thrivent Financial), a nonprofit financial services organization. Joel is an active member of the Oregon State Bar, and of the Real Estate and Land Use, Elder Law, and Estate Planning and Administration sections. He also belongs to the Linn-Benton Bar Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Vina Moses Welfare Center, Inc. Joel focuses his practice on trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, real property, and business law. With a strong background in both law and financial services, Joel brings a thoughtful, well-rounded approach to serving his clients.

Paul Britton

Paul was raised in the Willamette Valley and has been a nearly lifelong Oregonian. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Oregon and then continued on to the University of Washington School of Law where he earned his J.D. While at the University of Washington, Paul participated in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, assisting clients in negotiating tax matters with the IRS. He was also an Executive Editor for the Washington International Law & Policy Journal. Paul is an active member of the Oregon State Bar and is a member of the Real Estate and Land Use, Business Law, and Agricultural Law sections. Outside of his work as an attorney, Paul has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care and as an assistant high school football coach. Paul specializes in business, real estate, and agricultural law matters. He enjoys helping clients throughout the Willamette Valley with a variety of legal matters affecting small and medium-sized businesses.

Rob Welsh

Rob is an experienced attorney and shareholder at Evashevski Elliott PC, based in Albany, Oregon. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Montana. He also previously served as Deputy County Counsel for Linn County. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and is an inactive member of the Washington bar. Rob focuses on general business matters, real property, landlord/tenant, and litigation. He brings valuable experience from previously representing medical providers in compliance and insurance matters.

Ashley J. Tuttle

Raised on the East Coast, Ashley attended the University of Vermont earning a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. After graduation, she worked in the snowboarding industry, and in 2014, she enrolled at Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. In 2017, Ashley earned a Juris Doctor, passed the California Bar Exam, and began working as an Associate Attorney for Action Sports Law Group (ASLG) in Oceanside, California. At ASLG, she specialized in athlete immigration law, contract review, and various sports-related issues, working with top professional athletes globally. In 2019, Ashley moved to Bend, Oregon, to continue pursuing her passion for snowboarding and the outdoors. After several years of working with major international athletes, Ashley joined Evashevski Elliott PC to contribute her legal expertise to the Central Oregon community. With extensive experience as an attorney, Ashley has handled a range of legal issues for individuals from diverse backgrounds, providing a comfortable and supportive environment while helping clients navigate and resolve their legal challenges.