Leadership in Law: David B. Markowitz
For David Markowitz, founder and shareholder with Portland’s Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf, one of the greatest rewards of being an attorney is the chance to continuously learn. “Almost every […]
Leadership in Law: Charlie Harris
After earning a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1971, Charlie Harris was still charting his professional path while preparing to take the bar exam. He met a […]
Leadership in Law: Walter H. Grebe
Since earning his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1964, Walter Grebe has crafted a lengthy list of accomplishments. The common theme among them – and which has […]
Leadership in Law: Thomas W. Brown
As an undergrad at the University of Texas at Austin during the 1970s, Thomas Brown studied radio, TV and film. A childhood friend encouraged him to go on to law […]
91ÊÓÆµ names Leadership in Law honorees
Fifteen Oregon attorneys have been singled out as honorees in the Daily Journal of Commerce's first Leadership in Law awards program.
Small business law: off the beaten path
When it comes to the weird and unusual legal problems of small businesses, local attorneys claim they've heard it all.
Legal pros can help firms take off
The struggle to stay afloat involves securing a client base and fishing for future projects, but new business owners say start-up firms have the best chance to succeed when they obtain proper legal guidance and carefully navigate lawful options - while avoiding potential mistakes.
Up & Coming Lawyers 2010 Judges
Donald Bowerman Donald Bowerman began his career in 1959, when he received his law degree from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College. His work experience ranges from […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Monica Wells
Q&A Who is your favorite Supreme Court justice of all time? It is hard to pick one because I look up to and respect each and every one of them […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Heather Weigler
Q&A What was the worst U.S. Supreme Court opinion of all time? Bush v. Gore. We’re still licking what Justice Breyer described as the Court and the nation’s “self-inflicted wound.” […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Trung Tu
Q&A What is your favorite Supreme Court case or decision of all time? If I have to pick just one, I would say Brown v. Board of Education is my […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: David Thompson
Q&A What was your most useful law school course? Legal writing. What is the best part of being an attorney? Working with my colleagues and clients to achieve solutions to […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion







