Law Practice
Carla’s practice includes a wide variety of practice areas, including personal injury, liquor liability, premises liability, construction, transportation, commercial litigation, general liability, and employment litigation. Prior to joining Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Carla worked for a nationwide insurance defense firm and handled matters for a wide variety of clients, from large tech companies to local sole proprietorships, and then handled plaintiff-side work for two smaller firms. With extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Carla has unique insight into the motivations and strategies both sides bring to the table in litigation.
Education & Bar Admissions
Carla graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School. She graduated from Gonzaga University with an undergraduate degree in Biology and a Secondary Education certification.
Carla is admitted to the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, and United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
Professional
Carla is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association and Oregon Women Lawyers.
Civic
Executive Board Member for Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool.
Personal
Carla enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, reading, and visiting the Oregon Coast as often as she can.
Awards
“Oregon Rising Star,” Super Lawyers magazine (2024)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Construction Law (2025)