A businesslike approach
to litigation

KILMER VOORHEES & LAURICK, PC

Top-flight litigators and transactional attorneys

Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick

Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick is an AV rated general practice law firm, with an emphasis on litigation and business transaction matters. Based in the heart of NW Portland, we have earned a reputation as one of the area's most respected law firms. Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick is large enough to handle a wide range of matters, yet still small enough to provide personal service for our clients.

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Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell

Construction
& Real Estate

Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick, PC has a dedicated staff of attorneys and paralegals to address any construction related matters.

Creditors' Rights
& Banking

KVL represents the business and banking community on the many issues they encounter in their businesses including litigation, workouts and bankruptcies.

Commercial Disputes
& Litigation

Our Commercial Disputes & Litigation attorneys help clients resolve disputes that arise in business and financial relationships.

Insurance Coverage

The firm handles all aspects of insurance coverage disputes. We have experience in a broad range of issues and coverages...

Insurance Defense

The firm represents local, regional and nationally known insurance companies in all types of litigation.

Professional Liability

Our lawyers are often hired to defend other professionals who are being accused of negligence or other forms of malpractice.

Tort Litigation

Our Tort Litigation attorneys have extensive experience handling a wide variety of tort claims ranging from complex multi-party...

Appellate Victory in Kizer v. Stout

May 2023 | by Kilmer Voorhees & Laurick

Holly Pettit and Pete Viteznik prevailed in the Oregon Court of Appeals in a case concerning both express and implied contract claims.

Jere Tolton Pens Article on Navigating The Complexities Of Equitable Relief Under ERISA § 502(A)(3)

March 2023 | by Wm. Jere Tolton, III

In the March issue of For the Defense, KVL attorney Jere Tolton analyzes the complexities of equitable relief under ERISA § 502(a)(3).

More Takeaways From My Experience With Virtual Trials

March 2021 | by Pete Viteznik

My latest trial was conducted exclusively online in Clackamas County Circuit Court via the Court's WebEx and left me considering where our trial system may be headed. It certainly left me with a list of what I would repeat, and a long list of how I would prepare for a virtual trial differently next time.

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Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick, P.C. is located in Portland, Oregon on the southeast corner of N.W. 19th Avenue and Johnson Street. For door-to-door driving directions to our offices, please click on the "Directions" link in the map below.