Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the expansion of its Portland, Oregon, office with the addition of six accomplished attorneys: Megan Ferris, Leslie Kocher-Moar, Greg Reinert, Joel Saunders, Ashley Shearer, and Alex Newgard. Their arrival marks a significant enhancement of the firm’s litigation capabilities across the Pacific Northwest.
Collectively, this group brings extensive experience in civil litigation, including construction defect, transportation, premises and product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage disputes, and appellate matters. They have successfully represented insurers, businesses, and individuals in both state and federal courts throughout Oregon and Washington, strengthening the firm’s ability to provide strategic, results-oriented legal counsel in high-stakes cases.
“We are excited to welcome this fantastic group of attorneys to the Williams Kastner team,” said Rod Umberger, Managing Director of the firm. “They bring a wide range of experience and strong reputation in all types of civil litigation matters. Their skills and perspectives will further strengthen our litigation practice and help us continue delivering exceptional service to clients across the region.”
Megan Ferris 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.
Leslie Kocher-Moar‘s civil litigation practice focuses on bodily injury and property damage defense, as well as appeals and insurance coverage disputes. She defends lawsuits on behalf of individuals and corporations that vary in size, scope, and complexity and provides advice to insurers on an array of coverage matters.
Greg Reinert focuses his practice on civil litigation representing insurers, self-insured businesses, and employers in complex, high-stakes litigation across Oregon and Washington. He brings experience in cases involving catastrophic worksite injuries, transportation industry matters, toxic substance exposure, and insurance-related fraud.
Joel Saunders focuses his litigation practice on civil litigation, representing insurance carriers and their insureds in matters ranging from pre-suit investigation through appeals. He defends clients in cases involving construction defect, premises liability, transportation, professional liability, and landlord-tenant litigation.
Ashley Shearer focuses her practice on construction litigation and general tort liability. She represents contractors, developers, insurers, and businesses in matters involving construction defects, contractual disputes, and personal injury claims.
Alexander Newgard represents insurers, businesses, and their insureds in complex litigation involving property damage, construction-related disputes, and recovery actions. Alex works closely with clients to assess risk, develop sound legal strategies, and navigate claims.
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About Williams Kastner
Williams Kastner, a premier Pacific Northwest law firm established in 1929 in Seattle, offers comprehensive legal and business advice with a team of over 60 lawyers in Washington and Oregon. The firm combines national and regional capabilities with a client-first, practical approach, delivering results through strong relationships and creative solutions in and out of the courtroom. Known for its trial and litigation successes, Williams Kastner has expertise in various areas and industries, including administrative law, bankruptcy, construction, intellectual property, insurance coverage, environmental law, labor and employment, retail and hospitality, transportation, and more. The firm is fiercely committed to providing exceptional legal work in a team-centered environment to meet the needs of our clients. Visit our website at www.williamskastner.com and follow us on LinkedIn at @williams-kastner.