a business law firm for modern times. High-quality legal services for individuals and businesses since 1960. sussmanshank.com
ABOUT US taking care of business. What does taking care of business mean to Sussman Shank? It means helping you achieve your goals. It means understanding your specific needs, your business and your industry. It means applying our extensive experience, knowledge, and skills in a broad range of practice areas and industries to help you succeed. Sussman Shank is a mid-size law firm in Portland, Oregon with attorneys admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington, California and several other states. We are an experienced team of over 30 attorneys who have the insight and ability to help clients succeed in today s challenging business environment. Our clients include public and private companies, government entities, institutions, non-profit organizations, and individuals. While we are based in the Pacific Northwest, we frequently represent clients in court proceedings and business transactions throughout the country. 2
OUR COMMITMENT our firm values drive our culture, work ethic, and overall success. We place a high priority on accessibility and responsiveness. We understand that our clients need and expect practical business advice delivered quickly and concisely. Our lawyers and staff are experienced and ready to deal with time-sensitive demands. We take pride in our professional careers and taking the time to learn about your business, knowing your specific business landscape and objectives. We stay abreast of evolving laws and we make sure that our clients are prepared to address them. community involvement We recognize the importance of community service. Our attorneys and staff give generously of their time, talent, and resources and we are proud that our efforts have a direct and positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We approach our civic responsibilities with the same level of integrity, passion, and innovative thinking that we do the practice of law. 3
PRACTICE AREAS SERVED We are a business law firm serving a broad array of practice areas and industries. Our practice areas include: Agribusiness Banking and Finance Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy Business Construction Employment Environmental Estates and Trusts Health Care Litigation Real Estate and Land Use Tax sussmanshank.com 4
FIRM RECOGNITION We have earned recognition by our clients, peers, and the media for our experience, achievements, and workplace values. Sussman Shank was recognized as one of the 2016 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine. This is our 11th year on the list. We were named to the 2017 Best Law Firms list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. We received rankings for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency, Reorganization Law, Litigation Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Litigation Intellectual Property and Litigation Securities. Seven of our partners in six practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest, most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Over half of our firm s lawyers are recognized as 2016 Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. In addition, we were included in the Top 25 Women lawyers list, the Top 50 list, and the Top 50 Oregon Super Lawyers list. We are an AV Preeminent rated law firm, Martindale Hubbell s highest proficiency rating. 5
GLOBAL REACH Mackrell International Sussman Shank LLP is a proud member of Mackrell International, one of the world s premier networks of independent legal firms. Our membership in Mackrell enables us to provide our clients with efficient access to high quality firms throughout the world. With firms in 60 countries, Mackrell provides access to 4,500 lawyers worldwide providing seamless legal service wherever our clients may need it. mackrell.net 6
1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1400 Portland, Oregon 97205 sussmanshank.com Phone: 503.227.1111 800.352.7078 Fax: 503.248.0130