Megan Ferris

Megan Ferris is a Member in the Portland office of Williams Kastner. She is a respected litigator and trusted advisor who defends clients in complex civil litigation across Oregon and Washington. Her practice focuses on construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, and product and premises liability claims in both state and federal courts. Megan represents insurers in third-party and first-party disputes and provides strategic guidance on insurance-related matters, particularly in the context of high-exposure losses and catastrophic events.

Widely recognized as one of the go-to defense attorneys for the construction industry in the region, Megan handles claims involving negligent construction, design errors, installation defects, and product failures. She is valued for her deep understanding of infrastructure, geotechnical, structural, and mechanical issues that frequently arise in construction litigation. Known for her efficient problem-solving and practical approach to alternative dispute resolution, Megan helps clients achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing litigation costs and disruption.

• Oregon State Bar Association, Member
• Washington State Bar Association, Member
• Multnomah Bar Association, Member
• Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Member
• Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
• Construction Lawyers Society of America, Fellow
• Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Member

• The Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2025
• Oregon Super Lawyers, 2020-2024
• “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America, 2023
• AV Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell
• Rising Stars, Oregon Super Lawyers, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2019

• Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2006
• University of Oregon, Clark Honors College, B.A., 2002

• “At What Cost? Navigating the Costly, Tricky Trends in Smaller Construction-Defect Disputes” CLM Construction Claims magazine (Winter 2018)
• “Attorney Fee Tort Claim Trap” CLM Construction Claims Magazine (Fall 2017)