- Wrongful DeathAs a Litigation Paralegal I work primarily in Insurance Defense for Washington and Oregon. I work closely with attorneys, experts, and clients on Automotive, Minor Settlements, and Commercial Liability cases. I have extensive experience in Wrongful Death cases and catastrophic accidents.
- FraudOne of three lead lawyers for several dozen members of venture capital funds for investigation and trial to verdict against fund manager and accountants. Jury awarded the clients $54,031,222 and an additional $15,000,000 in punitive damages for theft by the manager and complicity by his accountants.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsJason began his legal career over twenty years ago as an Assistant District Attorney in Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon where he prosecuted many misdemeanor and felony jury trials to verdict. Jason began practicing civil litigation in 2006 and was a partner at another Portland civil litigation firm for a decade before joining Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick.
- Corporate LawLitigation is usually the end-result of some inefficient planning. Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick’s lawyers are qualified to assist developers and contractors of all sizes on the front end to ensure future problems do not arise. The services range from incorporation, corporate governance, compliance and contract related issues.
- Business FormationIn addition to his construction practice, Donnie is also active in personal injury and insurance defense litigation, advises clients on business formation issues, and represents clients in real estate disputes.
- Business DisputesDefense of claims against municipalities, business entities and individuals in claims ranging from product defects to business disputes to injuries sustained in an attack by a neighbor’s pet leopard.
- Business TransactionsOur attorneys have experience litigating most issues that can arise in business transactions, including commercial sales of goods, protection of claims in bankruptcy proceedings, secured personal and real property transactions, contract disputes, warranty disputes, sales of businesses, shareholder and partner disputes, commercial banking and financial matters, personal and real property leases, construction disputes and fiduciary responsibility in the context of business entities, investments and qualified pension plans under ERISA. This litigation experience includes pre-judgment and provisional process remedies when quick, aggressive action is appropriate. We also have extensive experience in mediating and arbitrating such disputes before special panels, the AAA or other Alternative Dispute Resolution forums.
- Limited Liability CompaniesRepresented individuals and entities in disputes arising out of formation, governance and dissolution of partnerships and limited liability companies.
- Construction ContractsDonnie began working with Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick, P.C. in August of 2008 and is now Senior Counsel for the firm. His primary practice area is in construction law, including representing developers, contractors, and property owners in Oregon Construction Contractors Board disputes and construction defect litigation. He also advises contractors and architects on contract issues, drafts construction contracts, and lien foreclosures actions.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual Property
- Workers CompensationPrior to attending law school, Ms. Mokhtarzadeh worked for the State of California’s Workers Compensation Agency as a Research Analyst specializing in data privacy, corporate compliance, and copyright. She handled an array of data privacy functions including breach mitigation, privacy impact assessments, and training. She conducted yearly corporate compliance reviews and developed and managed State Fund’s Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Report based on NAIC model law and regulations. The culmination of her work was the management of an inter-departmental team and the development of a corporate-wide intellectual property report that documented the organization’s trade secrets and a corresponding risk analysis.
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate LitigationPete has been involved in several revisions of construction law by the Oregon legislature during his career, including writing House Bill 2572, establishing issuing and renewing licenses and endorsements in the State of Oregon. He is a past President of the Oregon State Bar’s Construction Law Section and is a frequent lecturer on topics related to construction and real estate litigation. Pete has helped write the update to the Oregon State Bar’s guide to Statute of Limitations for Construction Claims and has authored articles on a wide variety of subjects related to construction and real estate matters.
- Premises LiabilityClaims based on premises liability arise from injury to visitors to the residential or commercial property of others. The attorneys of Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick are highly experienced in building strong defenses to both routine and novel premises liability claims ranging from simple slip/trip and fall claims to falling objects to hidden dangers. Matters of this nature often require the careful scrutiny of the medical and economic damages. The attorneys of Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick will quickly and efficiently learn your business and the nature of the plaintiff’s injuries for an efficient but complete defense of the client.
- Construction LitigationIn the diverse climate of the Northwest, the potential for resulting damage to one’s real property is significant. The lawyers at Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick are astutely tuned to the relevant construction practices necessary to ensure the protection of your most valuable asset. A construction defect case is not just a run of mill tort claim. Construction defect cases require a complete knowledge of contracts, lien rights and most importantly insurance coverage nuances. The skill and background of the Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick lawyers allow for in-depth analysis such cases require before the client spends valuable resources.
- Real Estate Transactions
- Land Use and ZoningIn 2008, Pete joined Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick as a partner and shareholder focusing his practice on construction, business, real estate, and insurance coverage litigation. Previously Pete was a partner and shareholder for the Real Estate & Land Use practice of Bullivant Houser Bailey, one of the largest law firms in Portland, Oregon.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesMs. DeDobbelaere’s practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on defense. She has handled cases involving wrongful death, premises liability, sexual abuse, animal liability, toxic exposures, landlord tenant, HOA liability, construction defects, business liability, fraud, defamation, multiple party motor vehicle accidents and much more. She also serves as a mediator and an arbitrator. She has handled appeals before the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
- Property DamageDylan enjoys guiding his clients through the litigation process and helping them reach the best possible resolution in each case. Having tried numerous cases to verdict in Oregon and Washington, Dylan has obtained successful results for his clients, including defense verdicts. He also has years of experience arbitrating personal injury, property damage, and construction defect cases. His experience also includes representing his clients through dispositive motions at the trial court level and through appeals at the Washington Court of Appeals and Oregon Court of Appeals.
- Personal InjuryThe attorneys of Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick also have unparalleled experience in Uninsured, Underinsured, and Personal Injury Protection claims. We represent insurer interests in both pre-and post-litigation matters from the initial investigative phase, conducting examinations under oath, providing coverage opinions, and through the final litigation of a first-party case. Our experience helps insurers avoid common pitfalls, and helps them navigate through the peculiarities of Oregon and Washington statutes, rules, and procedures. We also assist insurers in recovering benefits to the extent allowed by either state.
- Medical MalpracticeWe have a diverse litigation practice in the State and Federal trial, appellate and bankruptcy courts of Oregon and Washington. Our lawyers handle cases involving banking, business litigation, construction, ERISA, insurance coverage, insurance defense, medical malpractice, professional liability and employment litigation. We receive work from regular clients and from other lawyers who refer cases to us.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityMs. Mokhtarzadeh graduated from the University of Oregon, School of Law in 2022, during which she externed at the Portland Federal District Courthouse with the Honorable Jolie A. Russo. While clerking, she produced Findings and Recommendations on an array of topics like social security disability claims, summary judgment motions, and habeas corpus claims. She also interned with the Multnomah County Attorney’s Office where she has successfully defended an adverse action arbitration case and provided guidance on HIPAA and data privacy compliance to the different county departments.
- Estate Planning
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Debt CollectionOver the past 25 years I've taken cases to verdict or judgment in state and federal courts in disputes ranging from a few thousand dollars to several million dollars. People rely on my advice to resolve claims before they escalate to litigation, and on my trial experience and success in obtaining early judgments before the case goes to trial. I've worked with businesses and individuals to resolve disputes involving contracts, investments, fiduciary responsibilities, labor investigations, ERISA pension and welfare benefits, creditors' claims against debtors in bankruptcy, and claims under state and federal debt collection and credit laws.