- Guardianship
- Fraud
- Restraining OrderRepresented clients in pursuing and defending against requests for restraining orders or injunctions to prevent the use of trade secrets and other confidential or proprietary information
- Corporate LawShe regularly works with technology and other businesses engaged in raising funds from investors, from seed financing and angel investment for early-stage companies to venture capital investment for more mature companies. She advises early-stage businesses on entity formation, founder relationships, and corporate governance issues.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsSierra earned her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. While in law school, she had the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through her participation in the UO Business Law Clinic and the UO’s Mergers and Acquisitions Boot Camp. Sierra was also a national finalist in the 2022 ABA Client Counseling Competition.
- Business FormationShe advises clients on estate planning, estate tax planning, business formation and succession planning, and probate and trust administration. Sally works with clients in all stages of life and at any phase of the planning process. With her compassion, expertise, and sound judgment, Sally advocates tirelessly for her clients’ interests, ensuring that they are confident with their outcome.
- Business DisputesElizabeth is a litigator who represents both individuals and businesses in employment and complex commercial disputes. Elizabeth began her legal career at a prominent firm in Salt Lake City, Utah where she represented clients in litigation including contract disputes, product liability actions, ERISA claims, IDEA claims, and representing clients in administrative proceedings.
- Business TransactionsKatherine is a seasoned business lawyer whose practice focuses on business transactions, with a particular emphasis on corporate finance and securities.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual Property
- Wrongful Termination
- Employment DiscriminationNegotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of a national bank in a federal employment discrimination case against our client after prevailing on summary judgment against the majority of the employee’s claims
- Employment ContractLabor and Employment. Including representing lenders in connection with employment agreements, employee benefit plans, employee policies and labor litigation.
- Employment LitigationMario is a practical problem solver who works with our clients to resolve their complicated business and employment issues and disputes. Mario has been with Hershner Hunter since 2007 and, in addition to his work with clients, serves as the firm’s managing partner.
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationCourtney is an enthusiastic litigator who represents both individuals and businesses in real estate matters, employment matters, and complex commercial disputes. She began her law career at a boutique law firm in Eugene where she primarily handled business litigation. Courtney’s recent work has included litigating various direct and derivative claims between the members and managers of an LLC and significant contract disputes.
- Construction LitigationThough most of our work involves large, commercial projects, we have significant experience with residential and small projects as well. Our Construction Department is active in industry groups and the attorneys have received many accolades over the years, including Best Lawyer’s in America ™ Lawyer of the Year in construction law and construction litigation. But we are most proud of the group of construction clients that we have served over the years and who consult with us whenever they need assistance.
- Real Estate TransactionsKatherine also represents both early-stage and mature businesses on a wide range of transactional matters, including stock and asset sales, real estate purchases and sales, leases, other commercial contracts and strategic relationships, stock plans and equity compensation, joint venture arrangements, nondisclosure agreements, and license agreements.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Estate PlanningAn experienced advisor at the intersection of estate planning and counseling businesses, Nick brings a valuable base of knowledge to working with clients.
- TrustsWorking with trustees and personal representatives, Art provides experienced counsel, supporting smooth and efficient probate and trust administration work.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureAs Chair of our Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, Nancy helps our clients navigate the dense foliage of collections and the rough currents of foreclosures. She is very active in the construction and banking industries and routinely speaks on credit-construction-bank related issues.
- Tax LawArt has particular expertise in business succession planning and estate planning. He advises many family businesses, helping them to achieve their long term goals through organizing ownership to operate efficiently, saving unnecessary taxes, meeting the financial needs of the owners, and smoothly transitioning to the next generation. Art also helps individuals and families with estate and tax planning matters.
- Debt CollectionAs consumer protection and lender liability laws grow increasingly complex, it is important to have experienced counsel leading the way. Hershner Hunter helps the region’s largest lenders navigate the evolving debt collection landscape. From loan documentation, to compliance, to foreclosure and bankruptcy, Hershner Hunter has the expertise creditors have been turning to for more than 40 years.