About

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Industry leaders and the world’s most innovative companies turn to Perkins Coie to handle their most complex and challenging litigation. Our litigators have a well-deserved reputation for business-minded and client-centric approaches to litigation. Our client’s objectives drive our strategy, whether the objective is immediate injunctive relief, timely resolution of a business dispute, private arbitration, or victory at trial or on appeal.

Our litigation teams distinguish themselves by offering practical, innovative solutions to complex matters. We view ourselves as an arm of the client’s business, working as trusted advisors who provide proactive, integrated counsel that is only possible with a deep understanding of our clients’ business objectives and strategies. Our substantial experience allows us to handle significant, high-profile matters in Oregon and nationally. 

Our commercial litigators handle a range of matters including prosecuting and defending business torts involving interference with contract, fraud, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets and related claims, obtaining, when necessary, emergency injunctive relief for our clients. We represent clients in disputes arising from shareholder, partnership or LLC agreements and we litigate the most complex of contractual disputes. We routinely appear in state and federal courts around the country, and count among us 16 fellows in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Oregon

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What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie has an outstanding bench of seasoned litigators experienced in a wide array of commercial disputes. Skilled in handling sophisticated securities, breach of contract, product liability and bankruptcy matters. The firm also has strong ability in employment litigation, as well as intellectual property disputes. Perkins Coie has clients from across industries, including healthcare, technology and manufacturing, alongside public sector institutions. The team is trusted by clients in bet-the-company and class action cases.

Work Highlights

  • Perkins Coie represented Chevron in high‑profile litigation brought by Multnomah County, Oregon, alleging public nuisance, negligence, fraud and trespass under Oregon law and seeking $51 billion for alleged climate‑related harms.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen English
Stephen English
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Stephen English is renowned in Oregon for his immense skill at trial, which has been well honed over decades of litigation experience. He acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation, including class actions, tortious litigation, corporate governance and business disputes, insurance coverage disputes and matters related to intellectual property. He is also skilled assisting with investigations and sensitive employment disputes.

Steve English is the gold standard for all clients if you have a bet-the-company case.

Steve has a wealth of experience and an excellent understanding of how to handle complex litigation.

Steve English is extremely capable in all litigation matters.

Renée Rothauge
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Renée Rothauge
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Renée Rothauge is a leading trial attorney known for her handling of bet-the-company cases, as well as her expertise in IP and labor disputes. She shows significant acumen in securities and class action cases.

Renée is a capable, detail-oriented litigator.

Renée Rothauge is a trailblazer and a fearless litigator. She sees themes long before others do and has a very sophisticated view of the law.

Renée Rothauge delivers top-level strategy for her clients.

Renée Rothauge is one of the top trial lawyers in Oregon. I have worked closely with her on multiple trials, and she has great instincts.

Sarah Crooks
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Sarah Crooks
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Sarah Crooks has extensive experience in corporate litigation, with particular regard for her class actions practice. She also has experience in employment-related litigation. Sarah is trusted by state, national and international clients.

Sarah is one of the smartest people and detailed attorneys I have ever met.

Sarah Crooks is one of the best class action attorneys in the state of Oregon.

Sarah is brilliant and skilled.

Chad Colton
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Chad Colton
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Chad Colton is building a strong reputation across different areas of complex litigation, including commercial, employment and intellectual property disputes.

Chad is an exceptional patent litigator.

Chad Colton is a strategic thinker who never overthinks the situation.

Julia Markley
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Julia Markley
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Julia Markley is recognized for her litigation prowess, especially in the intellectual property area. She has special knowledge in class actions and product liability.

Julia is extremely bright and also poised. She knows how to lead a team.

Julia Markley is a great lawyer and strategic thinker who provides valuable insights into local practices and procedures.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial

Stephen English
Stephen English
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Renée Rothauge
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Renée Rothauge
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Sarah Crooks
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Sarah Crooks
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Chad Colton
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Chad Colton
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Julia Markley
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Julia Markley
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