IN MEMORIAM: RANDALL B. KESTER
Attorney Randall Kester, former Oregon Supreme Court judge and retired partner in Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, passed away at the age of 95 on May 31, 2012. “It was an honor to work with him,” says Managing Partner Jill Laney. “Randall exemplified the best of the legal profession. He maintained the highest of ethical standards and was a pillar not only of our firm, but of the entire legal community. All of us at the firm extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.”
Announcements
- 2024 List »
- Nov 8 Best Law Firms® Recognizes Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
- Oct 25 Cosgrave Welcomes James Markin as Associate
- Oct 17 Cosgrave Welcomes Matthew McMillen as Associate
- Aug 30 Best Lawyers® Recognizes 12 Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP Attorneys
- Aug 23 In Memory of Thom Brown
- Aug 12 Five Cosgrave Attorneys Named to 2024 Oregon Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists
- Jun 25 Cosgrave Welcomes Joseph Arzt as Summer Law Clerk
- May 1 Corey Golden, PHR, Joins Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP as Human Resources Director
- Jan 2 Chester Hill Named Newest Partner of Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
- 2023 List »
- 2022 List »
- Nov 12 In memory of Cosgrave Partner Jay Richardson
- Oct 20 Specific Personal Jurisdiction Gets More Specific
- Aug 6 Andrew Burns Presents at ALFA Construction Seminar: A Look Back to the Future in Modular Construction
- Apr 4 Deanna L. Franco Serves as Pro Tem Judge
- Jan 7 Josh Kennedy Named Newest Partner of Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
- 2021 List »
- Oct 6 Retired Cosgrave Partner Rich Miller Passes Away
- Aug 19 Congratulations to our Best Lawyers in America 2022 Nominees
- Aug 12 Retired Cosgrave Partner Wally Sweek Passes Away
- Mar 17 Chester Hill and Amber Beyer Present to IMA
- Feb 3 Proposed Oregon Legislation: HB 2253
- Jan 11 Court Admits Testimony Regarding Novel Causations of Injury – copy
- Jan 11 Court Admits Testimony Regarding Novel Causations of Injury
- Jan 8 Brawl in the Family – Reducing family disputes after the death of a parent
- 2020 List »
- Nov 6 U.S. News and Best Lawyers Ranks Cosgrave Among the Nation’s Top Law Firms
- Oct 16 Jay Richardson Receives Personal Financial Specialist Credential
- Sep 23 HB 4212: The Impact of Oregon’s New COVID-19 Legislation Regarding the Statute of Limitations for Civil Claims
- Aug 20 Congratulations to our Best Lawyers in America 2021 Nominees
- Aug 19 Alert: It’s Time to Update Your Employee Handbook
- Jun 18 Juneteenth Holiday
- May 27 PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Update
- May 15 Associate Kyle Rohrer Joins Firm
- May 14 Force Majeure, Contractual Impossibility and COVID-19
- May 1 IRS Notice 2020-32: Deduction of PPP Payments from Income
- Apr 30 Ken Abere and Nicole Nowlin Rejoin Firm
- Apr 16 Taxpayers Should Be Aware of Coronavirus-Related Scams
- Apr 2 Residential and Commercial Evictions in Oregon During COVID-19
- Mar 31 Small Business Loan Support and Payroll Deferral Provisions Provided Under the “CARES Act”
- Mar 31 IRS Issues Relief for Taxpayers with “Compliance” Issues
- Mar 31 Clients Limited to $500,000 Excess Business Losses Starting in 2017 May See Tax Relief in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- Mar 31 IRS to Accept Email, Digital Signatures
- Mar 31 Taxes, COVID 19 and the State of Oregon, City of Portland, and Multnomah County
- Mar 31 IRS Issues Update to Notice 2020-18: Adding Gifts and GST Returns to Postponed Tax and Filing Deadlines
- Mar 30 DOL Issues Required Poster for New Paid leave for COVID-19
- Mar 25 Employer Tax Credits For Employee Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Mar 19 COVID-19 Office Update
- Mar 19 Urgent Update on Employee Paid Leave and COVID-19
- Jan 28 Andrew Burns Presents at Engineering Law Seminar
- Jan 15 Creditors’ Rights & Remedies Seminar – 2/26/2020
- 2019 List »
- Dec 31 Jay Richardson is New Member of the AICPA Council At Large
- Dec 5 Shane Swilley Discusses How The #MeToo Movement Impacted Pay Equity Laws
- Dec 4 Jay Presents at the 2019 OSCPA Professional Issues Update
- Nov 1 U.S. News and Best Lawyers Ranks Cosgrave Among the Nation’s Top Law Firms
- Oct 18 Welcoming Senior Counsel Jake Cormier
- Oct 4 Welcoming New Associate Josephine Kovacs
- Aug 21 Another Successful Employment Law Seminar
- Aug 15 Congratulations to Our Best Lawyers in America 2020
- Jul 8 Congratulations to Our 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- Apr 29 Cosgrave Vergeer Kester Has Moved!
- Mar 12 Cosgrave Vergeer Kester Welcomes Senior Counsel Melisa Thompson
- Feb 28 Estate Planning Attorney Deanna L. Franco Confirmed as Public Member to the Oregon Board of Accountancy
- Jan 17 Employment Law Attorney Shane Swilley Presents to Members of the Oregon Employer Council
- Jan 2 Attorney Tim Fransen Named Partner
- 2018 List »
- Dec 17 Business Law Attorney Jay Richardson Discusses Accounting Principles In Article
- Nov 28 Attorney Eamon McMahon Joins Business and Commercial Litigation Practice
- Nov 1 Cosgrave Announces Top-Tier Ranking in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
- Oct 25 Attorneys Shane Swilley and Tim Fransen Present at Oregon Bankers Association Meeting
- Oct 9 Attorney Brandon Thornburg Joins Business and Commercial Litigation Practice
- Oct 4 Business Law Attorney Max Forer Presents to Oregon High School Athletes
- Oct 1 Employment Law Attorney Shane Swilley Presents at the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Annual Convention
- Sep 25 Cosgrave Supports The Classroom Law Project
- Sep 13 Appellate Attorney Wendy Margolis Convinces The Oregon Court Of Appeals To Reverse Trial Court’s Judgment
- Aug 23 Attorney Shane Swilley Presents at Education Session of the Association of the Legal Administrators – Oregon Chapter
- Aug 20 Attorney Shane Swilley Presents “All Things Being Equal – A Primer on Oregon’s Equal Pay Act” at Employment Law Seminar
- Aug 15 Cosgrave Announces Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 Edition of the The Best Lawyers in America®
- Jul 24 Cosgrave Announces 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Jul 9 Managing Partner Paul Berg Joins the Classroom Law Project Board of Directors
- Jun 27 Litigation Attorney Dan Peterson Presents “Effectively Resolving Boundary Disputes”
- Jun 21 Attorney Thom Brown Approved as Arbitrator and Hearing Officer for the American Health Law Association
- Jun 20 Attorney Jay Richardson Presents at Accounting and Auditing Conference
- Jun 12 Attorney Josh Dennis Presents “OSHA 101” At Employment Law Seminar
- May 23 Employment Law Attorney Shane Swilley Presents to Members of the Oregon Employer Council
- May 17 Deanna Franco and Jay Richardson Discuss The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 With Portland Philharmonic Patrons
- May 9 Cosgrave Welcomes Attorney Alex Tsiavos to Litigation Team
- Apr 11 Employment Law Specialist Shane Swilley Hosts Employment Law Seminar
- Apr 8 Attorney Thom Brown Presents on the Topic of Professionalism at Oregon Paralegal Association Meeting
- Apr 4 Attorney Jay Richardson Recognized by the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Feb 22 Cosgrave Recipient Of 2017-2018 Campaign for Equal Justice Large Firm Award
- Feb 17 Cosgrave Sponsors the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association’s 12th Annual Award Dinner
- Feb 14 Shane Swilley Launches Cosgrave’s 2018 Employment Law Series
- Feb 13 Appellate Attorney Tom Christ Finalist To Fill U.S. Court of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit Vacancy
- Jan 17 Jay Richardson and Deanna Franco Present at the Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business Meeting
- Jan 10 Product Liability Defense Attorney Nick Wheeler Named Chair of OADC Practice Group
- Jan 3 Employment Attorney Shane Swilley Writes About Service Animals in Public Places
- Jan 2 Litigation Attorney Tab Wood Named Partner
- 2017 List »
- Nov 15 Thom Brown is Approved as Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association
- Oct 16 Paralegal Dardie Robinson Awarded Individual Pro Bono Award
- Oct 10 Shane Swilley and Josh Dennis Present at the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Annual Convention (ORLA)
- Oct 6 Nick Wheeler Moderates Panel Discussion at Product Liability and Complex Torts Seminar
- Oct 4 Cosgrave Welcomes Associate Attorney Amber Beyer
- Oct 2 Cosgrave Expands Business Practice Group With Two New Partners
- Sep 19 Attorneys Present at Associated Roofing Contractors Meeting
- Sep 7 Cosgrave Sends Donation to the Houston Food Bank
- Aug 22 Paralegal Dardie Robinson Nominated for National Pro Bono Award
- Aug 15 Cosgrave Announces 2018 Best Lawyers and Lawyer of the Year
- Aug 3 Cosgrave Sponsors the 28th Annual Monte Shelton Northwest Classic Motor Rally
- Aug 1 Attorney Shane Swilley Presents on Employment Law E-Discovery Panel
- Jul 11 Cosgrave Announces 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Jun 16 Attorney Nicole Nowlin Presents on Diversity Panel
- Jun 8 Jury Finds No Liability for Cosgrave Transportation Client
- Jun 6 Attorney Josh Dennis Discusses Oregon OSHA’s New Rules
- Jun 1 Paul Berg Named Managing Partner
- May 23 Cosgrave Sponsors ORLA’s Annual Dinner and Auction
- May 1 Lisa Amatangel Elected to the OSB House of Delegates
- Apr 28 Cosgrave Announces Paul Berg as Its Next Managing Partner
- Apr 24 Attorney Tim Fransen Presents to Oregon Bankers Association
- Apr 13 Attorney Wendy Margolis Presents CLE to Claims Professionals On Personal Jurisdiction
- Apr 13 Attorney Wendy Margolis Presents CLE to Claims Professionals On Personal Jurisdiction – copy
- Apr 3 National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Publication Features Attorneys Tim Coleman and Wendy Margolis
- Mar 31 Attorney Jill Laney Provides Insights for Commercial Property Owners in Article Published by the DJC
- Mar 31 Attorney Derek Ashton Obtains Directed Verdict in $800,000 Liquor Liability Action
- Mar 13 Attorney Jill Laney Panelist on Women in the Law: The Path to the Top
- Mar 3 Wendy Margolis and Julie Smith Win Significant Personal Jurisdiction Case in the Oregon Supreme Court
- Mar 1 Attorney Max Forer Joins the Business Practice Group
- Feb 28 Cosgrave Hosts Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Startup Seminar
- Feb 16 Attorney Tom Christ Wins Important Appeal Over the Scope of Personal Injury Protection Coverage
- Feb 15 Attorney Lisa Amatangel Joins Queen’s Bench Board of Directors
- Jan 22 Cosgrave Attorney Julie Smith Wins Motion Over Oregon’s Noneconomic Damages Cap
- Jan 3 Megan Evans and Dan Peterson Named Partners of the Firm
- 2016 List »
- Dec 12 Cosgrave Associates Try Pro Bono Case
- Nov 29 Cosgrave Supports Giving Tuesday
- Nov 22 Breaking News: DOL Overtime Rule Temporarily Blocked
- Nov 11 Wendy Margolis Argues Case in the Oregon Supreme Court
- Nov 3 Robert Sabido Earns Certification As Receivables Compliance Professional
- Nov 1 Cosgrave Achieves Top-Tier Ranking in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
- Oct 26 Josh Dennis Brings OHSA Compliance Experience to the Firm
- Oct 12 Thom Brown Speaks at ADR CLE on Implications of Recent Oregon Supreme Court Decisions
- Oct 10 Chester Hill Joins the Business and Commercial Litigation Practice Group
- Sep 14 Jason Pistacchio Presents at Upcoming 22nd Annual Oregon Small Business Fair
- Sep 13 Nicole Nowlin Discusses Oregon Senate Bill 411 with Claims Professionals
- Sep 2 Proposed Valuation Regulations – 2704 Changes Are Coming
- Aug 15 Cosgrave Announces 2017 Best Lawyers and Lawyer of the Year
- Aug 1 Andy Burns Discusses Document Management and E-Discovery
- Jul 11 Cosgrave Announces 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Jun 27 Cosgrave Supports The Oregon Food Bank
- Jun 10 Shane Swilley Weighs In on Employment Issues Relating to the Legalization of Marijuana
- Jun 10 Cybercrime: Insurance Coverage Issues and Options
- Jun 8 Shane Swilley Presents, “Exempt Today – Gone Tomorrow”
- Jun 7 Jason Bush Joins the Complex Torts Practice Group
- May 21 Nick Wheeler Presents at Product Liability and Complex Torts Seminar
- May 16 Joshua Dennis Joins the Firm
- May 10 Derek Ashton – 2016-2017 Chair of ALFA Transportation
- May 5 Cosgrave Attorneys Present to the Woodburn Business Community
- Apr 27 Dan Peterson Teaches Banking Professionals about Creditor’s Rights and Responsibilities
- Apr 4 The Cosgrave Firm Volunteers with the Tigard Tualatin Compassion Clinic
- Mar 30 Nanotechnology – A Primer for Product Liability Lawyers
- Mar 28 Craft Beverage Industry Group Meeting
- Mar 18 Shane Swilley Presents to Woodburn Rotary Club
- Feb 26 Tom Christ Recognized by ACLU of Oregon
- Feb 3 Kimberlee Petrie Volm Joins the Firm
- Jan 14 Lori Sills Joins Board of Directors
- Jan 4 Shane Swilley Named Partner of the Firm
- 2015 List »
- Dec 16 Tom Christ Appointed to the Public Defense Services Commission
- Dec 7 Dan Peterson Educates Bankers on Creditor’s Rights and Responsibilities
- Dec 3 Shane Swilley Presents 2016 Employment Law Update
- Nov 16 Thom Brown Presents Ethics CLE in Seattle
- Nov 10 Profile in Bar Publication Features Attorney Lisa Amatangel
- Oct 29 Lori A. Sills Joins Business Practice Group
- Oct 28 Ashleigh E. Edwards Joins Litigation Practice Group
- Oct 19 Cosgrave Supports the Campaign For Equal Justice
- Oct 15 Jill D. Laney Named One of DJC Oregon’s 2015 Women of Vision
- Oct 14 Managing Partner Invited to Join Prestigious Alliance
- Sep 23 2nd & 3rd Quarter Employment and Business Law Newsletter
- Aug 13 Net2Vault – Region’s Fastest Growing Company
- Aug 5 Amatangel Joins Complex Torts Practice Group
- Jul 20 Multi-Defendant Strict Product Liability Cases
- Jul 8 Appeal and Review Wins Award
- Jun 10 Addressing Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
- Jun 8 Beverage Group Educates Entrepreneurs
- Jun 8 Derek Ashton New Vice Chair of ALFA Transportation
- May 7 Gloria Martin Named President of ALA – Oregon Chapter
- May 1 NALS of Portland (Oregon) Elects New President
- Mar 17 Nate Funk Joins Firm’s Business Practice Group
- Mar 17 Josh Kennedy Joins Firm’s Construction Law Practice Group
- Mar 9 Lea Schneider Joins Firm’s Complex Litigation Practice Group
- Jan 5 Nicole Nowlin Named Partner Of The Firm
- Jan 2 Andrew T. Burns Becomes Firm’s Managing Partner
- 2014 List »
- Dec 29 Megan Evans Joins Construction Law Practice Group
- Oct 22 Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Oregon
- Oct 1 Appellate Team Wins Securities Fraud Case
- Oct 1 Nicole Nowlin Appointed Chair Of MBA’s Equality and Diversity Committee
- Oct 1 Shane Swilley Presents At PRIMA Annual Conference
- Jul 7 Pro Bono work Elicits Heartfelt Graditude
- Jun 19 Cosgrave Unveils Beer Blog
- Jun 10 Jill Laney Wins Portland Business Journal’s Orchid Award
- May 28 Cosgrave Participates in Annual CourtCare Campaign
- Mar 28 Michael Van Dyke Joins Business Practice Group
- Feb 18 Kimberlee Petrie Volm Joins Cosgrave!
- 2013 List »
- Dec 9 Cosgrave Offices Closed Due To Downtown Power Outage
- Nov 20 Cosgrave Participates in “THE WILLS FOR HEROES”
- Oct 22 Dardie Robinson, Peggy Stotts, Brenda Tiland
- Jul 1 Trial Advocacy Program Trains Young Litigators
- Jun 20 Ethics and Best Practices for Handling and Resolving Litigation
- Jun 18 Law Clerk Gains Experience This Summer
- May 20 Derek Ashton and Thom Brown Selected to Serve in Leadership Role
- May 17 Helping Financial Professionals Spot Legal Issues
- May 2 Marcus Reed Passionate About His Beer Practice
- Apr 18 Brenda Piplovick Becomes President of NALS of Oregon
- Mar 20 Thom Brown Judges National Competition in Washington DC
- Feb 21 Jill Laney Appointed Co-Chair of the MBA Managing Partner Roundtable
- Jan 23 Tim Fransen Joins Financial Services Practice Group
- Jan 21 Tele-Seminar – To Defend or Not Defend
- 2012 List »
- Dec 5 Representing Non-English Speaking Clients: Issues in the Law
- Nov 7 Dan Peterson Brings Business Litigation and Backruptcy Experience
- Nov 6 Noticing, Preparing and Serving Oregon and Washington Subpoenas
- Oct 25 Trial and Post-Trial Tips for Litigators
- Oct 16 Recent Oregon Supreme Court Decision Impacts Product Liability Lawsuits
- Oct 9 Two Cosgrave Attorneys Finish 2012 Portland Marathon
- Oct 4 Jeremy James Joins Cosgrave
- Aug 10 The Appalachian Trail – The Path To Law School
- Aug 10 Legends of Oregon Brewing- Henry Weinhard
- Jul 11 Cosgrave Announces 2012 Super Lawyers And Rising Stars
- Jun 6 U.S. Historical Society Honors Mr. Kester
- Jun 1 Cosgrave Attorneys Featured At 2012 ALFA International Transportation Seminar
- Jun 1 IN MEMORIAM: RANDALL B. KESTER
- May 30 Cosgrave Partner Elected As Co-Treasurer
- May 11 Mock Trial Team Qualifies for National Contest
- May 3 OAME Selects Neil Lee for 2012 Award
- Apr 30 Susan K. Eggum Is No Longer Associated With Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
- Apr 16 Wally Sweek Appointed to National Jury Committee
- Apr 9 Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP., Welcomes Two New Attorneys
- Mar 31 Eugene Buckle Is No Longer Associated With Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
- Mar 21 Two Cosgrave Attorneys are Finalists for the 2012 DJC Leadership in Law Award
- Mar 15 Thom Brown Appointed to Leadership Position in the Portland Legal Community
- Mar 6 Bob Lanphere, Jr. Nominated for Award
- Feb 15 Managing Partner, Jill Laney is co-presenter at next CREW Portland Lunch and Learn Series
- Feb 15 2012 Construction Law Update for Contractors
- Jan 30 Cosgrave’s Appellate Practice Group Recently Recognized
- Jan 27 A Partner and Shane Swilley Recently Completed the Defense of a Law Firm
- Jan 12 The Oregon Supreme Court Reversed An Ethics Trial Panel�s Findings…
- Jan 10 The Cosgrave Team Successfully Settled Case…
- 2011 List »
- Dec 19 Cosgrave Expands and Relocates
- Dec 19 Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP’s 2012 Best Lawyers in America
- Dec 7 Seven CVK Partners Are Recognized as Oregon Super Lawyers!
- Dec 6 9.3 Million Products Liability Jury Award
- Dec 1 W. Tab Wood Joins General Liability Practice Group
- Nov 13 Thomas W. Brown and Ken J. Abere Recognized by the Litigation Counsel of America
- Nov 12 1st Quarter 2009 – Business, Labor & Employment Newsletter
- Nov 12 CVK Attorneys Successfully Defend a $4.1 Million Lawsuit
- Nov 12 Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
- Nov 12 Expedited Civil Trials
- 2010 List »
- Jul 27 Emma Brown Wins National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarship
- Jul 15 Thunder Wins Prestigious Colorado Fireworks Tournament!
- Apr 15 Robert E. Sabido Elected to Board of Directors
- Feb 17 NALS of Portland Announces New President
- Feb 1 Employers Guide Workplace Harassment
- Jan 1 Denise Doherty Joins ALA Regional Management Council
- Jan 1 Jill Laney Managing Partner
- 2009 List »
- Dec 28 Glenn W. Robles is CVK’s Newest Partner
- Oct 30 CVK Receives Award from Paralegal Association
- Sep 21 Hood to Coast 2009
- Sep 17 CVK Donates $7,500 to Commemorate 75th Anniversary
- Mar 24 Largest Construction Case in Oregon Settles
- Feb 6 Hot Topics: The Latest Interpretations of Current Employment Law
- 2008 List »
- Dec 13 Sign up now for the January 2008 Employment Seminar
- Nov 25 Punitive Damages
- Nov 25 CREW Portland Elects Jill Laney as 2009 President
- Oct 29 CVK Attorneys Participate in Trial Experience Project
- Oct 21 Bob Barton Speaks Out for Initiative System Reform
- Sep 10 Hiring and Firing
- Sep 10 Occupational Safety and Health
- Sep 10 Religious Accommodation in the Workplace
- Aug 21 CVK Welcomes Megan E. Proulx
- Aug 20 Sanam Dowlatdad Joins CVK
- Jun 16 40th Anniversary of the Federal Judicial Center
- May 27 Howard Hughes: The Legal Battle For Access to His Billions Continues
- May 27 Portland Monthly’s
- May 23 Historical Oregon Supreme Court Session In La Grande
- Feb 13 Bob Barton Recommended for US District Court Position
- Jan 8 Construction Law From Contract to Closeout in Oregon
- 2007 List »
- Dec 5 Bob Barton Appointed Chair of the Oregon Business Association Good Government Committee
- Aug 10 Legislative Update on Employment Non-Compete Agreements
- Jul 2 Peter Willcox-Jones Recipient of Michael E. Haglund Pro Bono Award
- May 21 David P. Morrison Recognized by Litigation Counsel of America
- Mar 30 CVK Employee Reaches Milestone of 31 Years
- Mar 2 Bob Barton Quoted in Article on Oregon Judicial Salaries
- Feb 20 Peers Honor Three CVK Partners
- 2006 List »
- Jun 19 Portland Monthly Includes CVK Attorneys
- May 16 Firm Members Recognized at MBA 100th Anniversary Celebration
- Apr 12 Jill Laney Speaker at Key4Women Series
- Feb 21 Robert Barton Continues Firm Tradition
- Feb 20 Aukjen Ingraham Joins Local Board
- Jan 1 Julie A. Smith Joins Appellate Practice Group
- Jan 1 Thom Brown, CVK’s Managing Partner, is the MBA’s New President
- Jan 1 Prayer Mats, Dreidls, Creches, Buddhas, and Kinaras: Religious Accommodation in the Workplace
- Jan 1 Attorney Shelly M. Damore Joins CVK
- Jan 1 CVK Open House & Wine Tasting