- Wrongful Death
- ProstitutionPrior to law school, Alysa completed a Master of Arts in English from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Oregon, receiving both degrees with honors. She is the author of Better in Theory: The Road to Prostitution Reform in Pennsylvania, which was published in the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy in 2012.
- Corporate LawOnce the proper entity has been determined, we will work with you to draft all the necessary documentation, from Articles of Incorporation to Shareholder Agreements and tax forms, to establish your business. We will file all the required documentation with the Secretary of State to formalize your business, keep all of your documentation up to date, remind you of essential meetings and renewals, and serve as your registered agent.
- Business FormationOur attorneys are dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation to our clients and to serving our community. To facilitate this, all of the firm's attorneys participate in continuing education classes, professional organizations, and are active in our community. While our firm primarily engages in construction defect litigation, arbitration, and mediation, we also assist clients in legal risk management, business formation and contract drafting and negotiation.
- Business DisputesJon Larson has been practicing law since 1989. Since joining the firm in 1999, Jon has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of civil litigation matters, with particular emphasis on representing design professionals in construction defect litigation and working on matters related to the construction industry. Jon represents clients throughout the Northwest in federal and state courts, and in private mediations and arbitrations. His practice involves a variety of matters, including complex litigation, with multi-million dollar claims. Representative construction defect matters include claims for water intrusion at multifamily developments, improper structural design in residential and commercial projects, including roadways and bridges. Further, Jon’s practice includes contract drafting and negotiations, product liability, estate planning, and business law matters for the firm's architecture and design clients.
- Limited Liability CompaniesThere are a number of different types of business entities to choose from today. Corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and general partnerships all have pros and cons. Marvin Chorzempa & Larson can help you determine which entity serves your needs the best.
- Construction LitigationOccasionally, commercial buildings (large and small) and homes suffer significant damage due to a construction or design defect. Our extensive experience in representing members of the construction and design industry provides us with insight into construction defect matters, and allows us to better represent our clients. We assist our clients with...
- Land Use and ZoningWhether you are looking to get a building permitted, a zoning variance, or if you simply want to know your rights in relation to development going on near you, we can help. Oregon Land Use law is a unique entity and this uniqueness can be further complicated by the multitude of jurisdictions in the Portland Metro area. We can facilitate the permitting process, consult on the development possibilities of a piece of real estate, or assist you in assessing the impact of historic preservation.
- Personal InjuryMarvin Chorzempa & Larson has represented select plaintiffs in cases involving personal injury. We successfully represented a client in a wrongful death claim where it was alleged that the transmissions in certain Dodge vehicles were in "false park", which caused the vehicles to injure or kill their occupants. In this instance, our client’s spouse was killed as a result of a defective transmission in a Dodge truck. In addition to recovering a substantial settlement on behalf of our client, we were instrumental in causing a national recall of certain Dodge trucks. Additionally, we represent individuals who have been injured by another person’s negligence such as medical malpractice or motor vehicle accidents.
- Medical Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningShelley Inglis joined our team in 2006. She has over 25 year of experience as a legal assistant in Oregon. Shelley’s most enjoyable responsibility is being the first point of contact for our clients by greeting them on the phone or in person. Her duties as a legal assistant keep her busy drafting pleadings, contracts, agreements and estate planning. Shelley also handles a variety of administrative matters for the firm including billing, and general firm organization.