Could a hidden danger be building?
Amid a national epidemic of opioid abuse, construction professionals don’t believe it’s affecting their industry.
2015 Newsmakers: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
With a 140-year history in Portland, Miller Nash was used to being one of the five largest law firms in Portland. But Seattle was a different story. “To serve one, […]
When design flattery goes too far
Portland attorneys advise clear agreements with clients where the architects retain ownership of their designs to avoid potential litigation.
Miller Nash attorney finds music makes the world go round
Portland attorney Carla Kelley just returned from a trip to Wales, but it wasn't her legal life that led her there. It was her other passion: singing.
Portland Playhouse battle sets the stage for similar land-use scenarios
Portland Playhouse knew it needed to remove a wheelchair ramp leading into the 105-year-old North Portland church it calls home. The city of Portland stated that the ramp infringed upon […]
Legal duo find life really is different the second time around
For the second time in their lengthy legal careers, Steve and Cindy Horenstein have opened their own law firm in Vancouver, Wash. They quickly found that much has changed since […]
Miller Nash’s ch-ch-ch-changes
There’s a bit of an experiment underway at Miller Nash, which for the first time has both a managing partner and a firm-wide chairman at its helm. The firm recently […]
3 Questions: a quick conversation with Peter Richter
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 5, 2011, issue of the BrieflyLegal e-newsletter) In March of this year, the 91ÊÓÆµ held its first Leadership in Law awards […]
Park Avenue West will move forward in 2013
TMT Development has announced that in late 2013 work will resume at Park Avenue West, a downtown Portland high-rise project that stalled more than two years ago.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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









