Independent practice · Portland & Seattle

When the stakes are real, plain-spoken law wins.

Commercial law and dispute resolution for closely-held businesses across the Pacific Northwest. Independent practice since 2009.

Practice areas

Corporate

M&A, governance, securities and contract negotiation.

Litigation

Commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and trial advocacy.

Estate planning

Wills, trusts, and intergenerational wealth structures.

Real estate

Acquisitions, leasing, zoning and development counsel.

A different kind of firm

We were built on the conviction that great representation is personal. Senior partners stay on every matter from intake to outcome. That’s why our clients tend to stay with us for decades.

Senior-led representation
Transparent fee arrangements
Discreet, results-driven advocacy

Attorneys

Recognized for our work

Best Law Firms
U.S. News · 2024
Tier 1 — Litigation
Chambers · 2024
Top Attorneys
Super Lawyers · 2024

Selected matters

Outcomes that mattered.

A small selection of recent work — anonymised where required. Full case histories available under engagement.

Confidential (Fortune 500) · Employment litigation

$12M settlement in employment dispute

Whistleblower retaliation matter taken to mediation. Settled prior to trial after expert-witness disclosure.

Settlement: $12M
To resolution: 14 mo

Hartwell Industries · M&A

Defeated a contested $40M acquisition objection

Represented acquirer in shareholder objection. Motion to dismiss granted; deal closed on original timeline.

Deal value: $40M
From filing to dismissal: 6 wk

Mid-market tech client · Consumer class action

Class-action defense — favourable settlement

Represented defendant in proposed class. Negotiated settlement at 12% of plaintiffs' initial demand.

Of demand: 12%
To settlement: 11 mo

What clients say

Counsel that delivered.

“They walked us through a complex M&A dispute with calm, clear analysis at every turn. We will retain them again.”

Caroline Whitfield

General Counsel · Hartwell Industries

Common questions

How are fees structured?

Most engagements are fixed-fee or capped hourly. We discuss the structure up front and put it in writing.

Do you offer a free initial consultation?

Yes — a 30-minute introductory call is complimentary. We use it to scope the matter, not to upsell.

Can fees be contingent in litigation?

In select matters, yes. We evaluate contingent arrangements on a case-by-case basis after the diagnostic.

How quickly can we get started?

For most matters, within one to two weeks. Urgent litigation can be triaged same-day.

Do you work with in-house counsel?

Routinely. We extend internal legal teams rather than displacing them.

What if the matter conflicts with an existing client?

Conflicts are cleared within 24 hours of the introductory call. If one exists, we will tell you immediately and recommend qualified counsel elsewhere.

A discreet first conversation.

We respond personally to every enquiry. All initial calls are held in strict confidence whether or not we proceed to engagement.

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Phone
(503) 555-0192
Email
reception@brennancole.law
Address
1211 SW 5th Ave, Suite 1400, Portland OR 97204
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8:30am–5:30pm PT

Track record

20
Years in business: 5,000+
Clients served: 4.9★
Google rating: < 24h
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