Oregon

In an article published in the DJC, Andrew Stamp is featured for his new role in the firm’s Land Use Practice and his robust legal background.   Andrew brings over 25 years of legal experience understanding and navigating Oregon’s complex land use planning program. He represents developers and landowners seeking a wide range of land use entitlements from local governments. His extensive...

Cascade Business News featured Andrew Stamp in an article on 4/26. The piece focuses on VF’s continued growth and commitment to providing state-of-the-art legal services to clients, Andrew’s new role in the firm’s Land Use Practice, and his extensive legal background. Andrew brings more than 25 years of dedicated experience navigating Oregon’s complex land use planning program. He focuses on...

T. Beau Ellis is featured in the DJC for his new Managing Partner role at VF Law. Beau began his term in January, and he succeeds Tom Johnson, who served as managing partner for 15 years. Beau will continue to serve clients in HOA law, insurance, and construction defect litigation. Additionally, Beau will guide all strategic planning for the firm across its operations in seven states. Beau is...

In an article published in Attorney at Law Magazine, T. Beau Ellis is featured on 3/13 for his new role as our firm’s new Managing Partner. Beau will oversee and guide all strategic planning for the firm across its operations in seven states.   He succeeds the firm’s former Managing Partner, Tom Johnson, who served in this role for 15 years. Tom will continue to serve clients with legal...

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Vial Fotheringham, LLP (VF-Law) is pleased to announce that experienced Community Association and Real Estate Law attorney Karna R. Gustafson has joined the firm in its Oregon office. Click to read more: PDF Link

By: Scott Welker In American law, there is a long, quiet history of the ill suing the people who made them ill. Dating at least back to the 1800s, defendants have been held liable in court for negligently spreading infectious diseases. These cases have run the gambit, including lawsuits for the spread of tuberculosis (1953), smallpox (1910), typhoid fever (1896), and whooping cough (1884),...

By: Greg Coxey Given this unprecedented time in the history of the world, there is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about what the future holds. Even though this is a global pandemic, with orders to stay-in-place and stay healthy, the focus shifts to our household and our communities. While practicing social distancing, we must think beyond ourselves and consider all of the members of our...

The State of Emergency response to Covid-19 has had an enormous effect on all of our lives.  As the pandemic continues, loss of revenue has become the center of attention for business owners.  With business closure, shelter in place orders, and bleak economic forecast for the second quarter, the question whether Covid-19 related losses are covered under insurance policies has become an...

Here at Vial Fotheringham LLP, we are closely monitoring the situation arising from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we are ready to navigate the rocky waters of whatever life throws at clients, community associations and partners. Our hearts go out to the victims and families that are directly impacted by illness.     VF lawyers are ready to help associations and other clients navigate the...