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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Oregon


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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DWT has become one of the predominant firms in Oregon, not only for high-stakes “bet the company” litigation, but also for other types of business cases that do not make the headlines. We recognize the importance of all our clients’ cases. We know how to handle a case efficiently and present winning arguments to judges, juries, and arbitrators. We have achieved successful results for our clients across a broad spectrum of substantive areas including antitrust, financial fraud, shareholder disputes, food and agriculture, bankruptcy, white collar, and health care cases.

Some of our Strengths include:

We try as many or more large, important cases as any other Portland firm. Our trial teams are deep, and our associates benefit from trial experience early in their careers, often first-chairing small- to mid-size cases.

Our appellate team represents clients across the country in high-stakes cases in federal and state appellate courts. In the past year, we have continued to score major appellate victories.

The strongest in the region, our class action team is experienced in handling the unique strategic, procedural, and management challenges class actions present. Our attorneys’ comprehensive experience includes consumer class actions, food safety class actions, and class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and other federal and state privacy statutes.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Oregon

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Davis Wright Tremaine is a firm renowned for its skill in complex class action lawsuits, especially on the defence side. The department has worked on cases involving successor liability, financial violations, and false and misleading claims. Alongside this, the team has experience in tortious, IP, food safety and insurance coverage cases. Davis Wright Tremaine represents a rich variety of clients at the top of their game, including from the food, retail and technology industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine defended Fred Meyer in a putative class action alleging improper collection of Oregon Bottle Bill container deposits.

Strengths

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  • The team at Davis Wright Tremaine is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They are very communicative, giving prompt and thorough updates, responding very quickly and making themselves available.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kevin Kono
    Band 3Kevin Kono

    Kevin Kono

    Kevin Kono is best recognized for his representation of financial services companies and companies in the food and beverages industry, with particular experience in tortious claims and class action litigation.
    • Kevin Kono is a really terrific lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 4Andrew McStay
    Band 4Andrew McStay

    Andrew McStay

    Andrew McStay regularly counsels clients in a range of commercial litigation matters including product liability, healthcare and corporate governance disputes. Also highlighted for his trial and appellate expertise.
    • Andy McStay is my go-to attorney for any case involving food safety. He is extremely knowledgeable and his ability to work well with all parties helps us achieve optimal results.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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