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About Smith Freed Eberhard

WE PLAY TO WIN. Litigation is a zero sum game. There are winners and losers We play by the rules—period. Winning the right way is the only way. For more than 30 years Smith Freed Eberhard has been the leader in insurance defense litigation in Oregon and Washington. We believe that successful litigation results are a blend of both art and science. Our innovative litigation analytics, legal project management, and client service have put us at the forefront of litigation management and at the top of many insurance companies' defense panels. Our focus on up-front and early case evaluation, settlement, timely reporting, and guideline adherence through litigation analytics is why insurance carriers throughout the world choose SFE to defend their insureds in Oregon and Washington. We work skillfully and cost-effectively to find a favorable resolution to your litigation challenge. The attorneys at Smith Freed Eberhard are dedicated, energetic advocates who always look for the right solution to our clients’ problems, and the most efficient manner of solving them. We attempt to resolve cases at the earliest point possible, by settlement or by using alternative means of resolution; but we realize that not all cases can be resolved outside of the courtroom. Our experienced trial lawyers are prepared to represent our clients in the courts when necessary. We believe every problem has a solution. We may be able to help you with yours. Contact us to learn more.

Founded
1987
Employees
101 to 250
Hiring in
1 city

Leadership

The top of Smith Freed Eberhard's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

BT

Bill Taaffe

Managing Partner

17 reports

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Brenda Austin Padilla

Director Of HR & Operations

2 reports

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Joy Lee

Partner

1 report

BS

Brian Schiewe

Partner

MRPhoto of Melanie Rose

Melanie Rose

Partner

MGPhoto of Melanie Gillette

Melanie Gillette

Partner

1 report

CWPhoto of Cliff Wilson

Cliff Wilson

Partner

KRPhoto of Katie Russell

Katie Russell

Attorney

ANPhoto of Ashley Nagrodski

Ashley Nagrodski

Partner

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