Hillsboro, OR

Jason Short

Jason Short is an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive experience as a Deputy District Attorney and in private practice, handling over 6,000 cases including DUIIs, misdemeanors, felonies, and Measure 11 cases. He is recognized as one of 'The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers' for 2014, 2015, and 2016, and is also a certified pistol instructor and gun rights restoration attorney.

John Gilroy

John Gilroy is a founding partner of Gilroy Napoli Short, LLC. Before starting the firm, he served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting a wide range of criminal cases. His experience as a prosecutor provided him with valuable insight into the criminal justice system, allowing him to effectively defend clients facing criminal charges, DUI, and personal injury claims. John has been recognized for his legal skill and dedication, earning a nomination as an Oregon Super Lawyer for the past five consecutive years. In 2014, he was also selected as a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

Drake Hood

For nearly thirty years Drake represented hospital systems, doctors, lawyers, multi-national corporations, and others involved in wrongful death and serious injury cases. He took scores of cases to trial for defendants - winning serious injury and wrongful death cases at times involving many millions of dollars. While he enjoyed success in the courtroom, Drake now uses those trial skills and talents to help people who have been injured or who have lost loved ones; particularly those involving medical malpractice, birth trauma and serious injury. His trial results and his reputation in the legal and judicial communities earned Drake numerous accolades, including a rating of “AV-Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubble. He served on the Oregon Chief Justice’s Civil Law Advisory Committee, the Oregon State Bar’s Council on Court Procedures, and as a Board Member and President of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel. He also served the City of Hillsboro for nine years on its Planning Commission and its Planning and Zoning Hearings Board. Drake currently serves as a Judge Pro Tempore on the Washington County Circuit Court. Prior to his legal career, Drake served in the US Army and as an intern for former United States Senator Bob Packwood. Apart from work, Drake tries to convince himself that he has some talent playing the double-bass at local wineries and vineyards: It is really his excuse to enjoy the amazing wines of the Willamette Valley with his wife and friends.

Paul Vames

Paul focuses his practice on serious injury and insurance-related disputes. He began his legal career in 1996 representing insurance companies, first in Nevada and next in Oregon. In 2009, after more than a decade experiencing firsthand how insurers wield their tremendous power and resources, Paul began a plaintiffs’ personal injury law practice in Hillsboro. Since then, he has used his knowledge of the insurance industry and skills as an advocate to represent individuals with injury claims throughout Oregon. In addition to his role as an advocate for his clients, Paul is also frequently called upon by his peers to serve as an arbitrator in private and court-mandated arbitration proceedings. When not working, Paul’s passions are his family, his friends, traveling to Greece, the New York Mets, music, poker, fishing, dominoes, and his dog Lucy. And he remains in constant pursuit of a perfectly smoked brisket.

Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans is an attorney at Harris Velázquez Gibbens, focusing on family law, workers' compensation, and personal injury. With over two decades of experience, he has litigated many cases across Oregon. He previously practiced criminal defense and general civil litigation before specializing in family law for seventeen years. He is a member of several bar associations and has been recognized as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers.

Grant D. Stockton

Grant Stockton is a civil attorney focusing on defending complex liability claims for businesses, professionals, and insurers in Oregon and southwest Washington. His practice includes professional malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and general liability. He also represents clients before state administrative agencies and professional licensing boards. Grant is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubble and serves on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.

Grant D. Stockton

Grant Stockton is a civil attorney focusing on defending complex liability claims for businesses, professionals, and insurers in Oregon and southwest Washington. His practice includes professional malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and general liability. He also represents clients before state administrative agencies and professional licensing boards. Grant is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubble and serves on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.