Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Oregon & Washington
Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick has provided high-caliber legal representation since 1985, specializing in litigation and transactional matters across Oregon and Washington. Our AV-rated firm combines the resources of a mid-sized practice with the personalized attention of partner-level attorneys who have collectively decades of experience in complex legal disputes. We prioritize efficiency and cost-effectiveness, staffing cases with seasoned attorneys who have served as lead counsel in landmark regional cases. Our lawyers maintain active roles in professional organizations and regularly contribute thought leadership to legal publications. With offices in Portland and Camas, we serve clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individual property owners, delivering strategic counsel grounded in deep industry knowledge.Our construction law practice addresses all project phases, while our insurance coverage specialists navigate complex policy disputes. We represent creditors in debt recovery matters and provide defense counsel for professionals facing malpractice claims. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from Martindale-Hubbell and sustained relationships with major financial institutions and insurance carriers. We distinguish ourselves through a non-pyramidal structure that eliminates junior associate involvement, ensuring direct partner engagement for every client. This approach consistently delivers superior outcomes while maintaining competitive billing rates.
Services
Litigation
Transactional Law
Insurance Coverage
Construction Law
Creditors' Rights
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence
- Partner-level attorneys with decades of collective experience
- Non-pyramidal structure eliminates junior associate involvement
- Multi-jurisdictional practice covering Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
- Proven track record in complex insurance coverage disputes
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
Services
Litigation
Our seasoned trial attorneys handle complex commercial disputes, tort litigation, and appellate matters in state and federal courts. We combine strategic negotiation with aggressive courtroom representation to achieve favorable outcomes. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in multi-party litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Insurance Coverage
We resolve complex insurance disputes involving general liability, construction defects, and professional liability policies. Our attorneys represent both insureds and carriers in coverage litigation across the Pacific Northwest. Our approach emphasizes early risk assessment to minimize litigation costs and maximize policy benefits for clients.
Construction Law
Our construction practice addresses all project phases from contract negotiation to defect litigation. We represent developers, contractors, and property owners in dispute resolution and lien enforcement matters. Our attorneys' deep understanding of regional building codes and insurance requirements helps clients mitigate risks throughout project lifecycles.
Creditors' Rights
We protect creditors' interests through lien enforcement, asset recovery, and bankruptcy proceedings. Our services include garnishment actions, fraudulent conveyance litigation, and defense against borrower claims. We represent banks and financial institutions in complex debt collection matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Professional Liability Defense
We defend legal, medical, and financial professionals against malpractice claims and licensing board investigations. Our attorneys have successfully resolved high-stakes cases involving breach of fiduciary duty allegations and complex ethical disputes before state regulatory agencies and courts.
People
James P. Laurick
Attorney
Co-founding partner with 38 years of litigation experience, specializing in construction disputes and insurance coverage matters. Regularly serves as lead counsel in complex multi-party litigation.
Peter J. Viteznik
Attorney
Experienced trial lawyer with 25+ years handling commercial disputes and appellate cases. Successfully argued multiple cases before the Oregon Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Holly Pettit
Attorney
Specializes in insurance defense and coverage litigation, with particular expertise in first-party property claims and bad faith litigation across the Pacific Northwest.
Christopher T. Carson
Attorney
Focuses on creditors' rights and banking law, representing financial institutions in complex debt recovery and bankruptcy proceedings throughout Oregon and Washington.
Jason Gardner
Attorney
Handles professional liability defense and commercial litigation matters, with experience representing legal professionals before state bar disciplinary boards.
Questions
What areas of law does Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick specialize in?
We focus on litigation and transactional law, including construction disputes, insurance coverage, creditors' rights, professional liability defense, and commercial disputes.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick has provided legal services since 1985, maintaining an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell throughout our history.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our non-pyramidal structure ensures partner-level attorneys handle all client matters directly, eliminating junior associate involvement while maintaining competitive rates.
Do you handle cases outside Oregon and Washington?
We maintain a multi-jurisdictional practice covering Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, with experience in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across these regions.
What types of insurance coverage disputes do you handle?
Our insurance specialists manage disputes involving general liability, construction defects, directors & officers coverage, employment practices, and first-party property claims.
Who are some of your representative clients?
We represent major financial institutions, insurance carriers, construction companies, and educational organizations including Bank of America, Zurich Insurance, and Reed College.
