Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.

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  • Established in 1929
  • Firm Size 20
  • Our clients rely on Kell, Alterman & Runstein to deliver effective, cost-efficient, and pragmatic legal solutions to their business, environmental, creditors' rights, litigation, estate, trademark, tax, and family law challenges.

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    4.8/5.0 (39)
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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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About this firm

Since 1929, Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. has provided regional and national clients with premier representation in a range of legal work, including all aspects of business law, environmental law, family issues, and litigation. After more than 80 years, we still follow the same principles on which our firm was founded: vigorous advocacy, the highest levels of client service, and active community involvement. We represent clients throughout the Pacific Northwest from our offices in Portland and Vancouver.

We build the value and the strength of our client relationships on a strong foundation: understanding and advancing our clients' goals. Kell, Alterman & Runstein has earned a reputation as a professional and welcoming firm that provides timely, effective, and thoughtful legal representation and services to individuals, families, and businesses of all sizes.

We draw on over two centuries of collective experience to provide each Kell, Alterman & Runstein client consistently excellent legal services. Martindale-Hubbell, a national directory of attorneys, has awarded several of our attorneys its prestigious AV Preeminent rating, a recognition of their high ethical standards and legal ability. Attorneys from our firm have also been selected as Best Lawyers in America.

Attorneys at Kell, Alterman & Runstein contribute to our local communities through service on the boards of directors of the Anti-Defamation League, Portland State University Foundation, American Red Cross, Oregon Association of Children with Learning Disabilities, Oregon Advocacy Center (now known as Disability Rights Oregon), American Cancer Society, and Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. They also support community partners like New Avenues for Youth, Oregon Lawyers against Hunger, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, and the MacDonald Center.

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Areas of Practice (27)

  • Commercial Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Probate
  • Creditors Rights
  • Environmental
  • Litigation
  • Taxation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Real Estate
  • Securities Law
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademarks
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Personal Injury
  • Immigration Law
  • Products Liability
  • Franchises and Franchising
  • Employment
  • Civil Rights
  • Utility Law
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Slip and Fall

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Scott Aldworth: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Scott Aldworth
Associate
No Reviews
Portland, OR

Immigration Law, Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation, Employment Authorizations, Employment Immigration, Employment Visas, Permanent Visas, Political Asylum, Refugee Law, Religious Visas, Removal Proceedings, Visas, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Age Discrimination in Employment, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability Discrimination, Employee Rights, Employer Liability, Employment at Will, Employment Claims, Employment Civil Rights, Employment Contracts, Employment Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Employment Mediation, Employment Rights, Employment Termination, Equal Employment Opportunity Law View More

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Jay K. Griffith: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Jay K. Griffith
Partner
4.5
5 Reviews
Portland, OR

Environmental Law, Complex Litigation

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Robert B. Lowry: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Robert B. Lowry
Of Counsel
5.0
1 Review
Portland, OR

Commercial Litigation, Environmental Products Liability, RICO, Environmental Law, Superfund, Water Pollution, Property Remediation, Brownfields Redevelopment, Environmental Contamination View More

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Mathew W. Lauritsen: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Mathew W. Lauritsen
Attorney
No Reviews
Portland, OR

Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights, Litigation, Business Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Finance, Contracts, Creditors Rights, Bankruptcy Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Secured Transactions View More

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Robert Laskowski: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Robert Laskowski
Attorney
5.0
Portland, OR

Business and Corporate Law, Real Estate Law

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Connor J. Moran: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Connor J. Moran
Attorney
No Reviews
Portland, OR

Tax Law, Corporate Law, Estate Planning and Administration View More

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Julie Parrish: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Julie Parrish
Associate
No Reviews
Portland, OR

General Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Health Law

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Thomas R. Rask, III: Attorney with Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.
Thomas R. Rask, III
Partner
5.0
1 Review
Portland, OR

General Civil Litigation, General Business Law, Education Law, Arbitration and Mediation, Business and Corporate Law, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Energy, Family Law, General Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Real Estate Law View More

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (39 reviews)

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    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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