Sussman Shank LLP

Sussman Shank LLP Sussman Shank LLP is a business law firm located in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Sussman Shank is a mid-size law firm in Portland, Oregon with attorneys admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington, California and several other states. We are an experienced team of over 30 attorneys who have the insight and ability to help clients succeed in today's challenging business environment. Our clients include public and private companies, government entities, institutions, non-profit o

rganizations, and individuals. While we are based in the Pacific Northwest, we frequently represent clients in court proceedings and business transactions throughout the U.S. We also have access to legal expertise in other countries through our affiliation with the Mackrell International Network.

We are proud to share that Attorney Mikaela Marino is the recipient of the 2026 Michael E. Haglund Young Lawyer Award, w...
05/21/2026

We are proud to share that Attorney Mikaela Marino is the recipient of the 2026 Michael E. Haglund Young Lawyer Award, which honors young lawyers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to pro bono service. This recognition reflects Mikaela’s dedication to advocacy, community service, and making a meaningful impact through her work. “I believe that we have a collective responsibility to serve the communities in which we live and practice,” says Mikaela.

Mikaela was recognized at the Multnomah Bar Association Annual Dinner on May 20th and celebrated alongside her fellow Sussman Shank colleagues. An article highlighting her achievement was also published in the May issue of the Multnomah Lawyer. Read the full article here: https://www.sussmanshank.com/news/mikaela-marino-2026-michael-e-haglund-young-lawyer-award-recipient/

Congratulations, Mikaela!

Sussman Shank attorney Natalie Smith, J.D., LL.M, who is passionate about helping families navigate estate planning and ...
05/14/2026

Sussman Shank attorney Natalie Smith, J.D., LL.M, who is passionate about helping families navigate estate planning and wealth preservation strategies, is a featured speaker on the new Sterling Insights podcast episode “Business Insights: Advanced Estate Planning For High Net Worth Families.” In this episode, Natalie discusses practical strategies related to trusts, gifting, tax mitigation, and managing family dynamics in estate planning.

View the full podcast at the link in our bio.

We are thrilled to announce that our month-long SMART Reading Lawyers for Literacy Campaign was a success! Together, our...
05/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our month-long SMART Reading Lawyers for Literacy Campaign was a success! Together, our firm raised over $4,000 to provide new books and reading support to kids throughout Oregon. 📚 🌟

Special recognition to our Team Captain, attorney Natalie Smith, for leading and encouraging our team. Thank you to everyone at Sussman Shank for your enthusiasm and support!

Celebrating our administrative professionals! ⭐ This week gave us a chance to say “thank you” to the people whose dedica...
05/01/2026

Celebrating our administrative professionals! ⭐ This week gave us a chance to say “thank you” to the people whose dedication moves us forward every day. From firm trivia to office Family Feud to creating fun avatars, we took time to celebrate the team behind the work.

A huge shout-out to our Paralegals Majesta Racanelli, Michelle Dolan, and Kristin Eisenhauer, and our Executive Assistant Gina Larson for making the week fun and memorable for the team!

We are excited to share that Amanda Sandberg has been promoted from Legal Assistant to Paralegal.  Amanda is an integral...
04/24/2026

We are excited to share that Amanda Sandberg has been promoted from Legal Assistant to Paralegal. Amanda is an integral part of Sussman Shank, consistently demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the success of our Litigation Department.

Congratulations, Amanda!

Sussman Shank is hiring a Business Transaction Attorney to join our business practice. Apply today to take the next step...
04/21/2026

Sussman Shank is hiring a Business Transaction Attorney to join our business practice. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career!

Learn more and apply here: https://www.sussmanshank.com/career/lawyers/

Sussman Shank Managing Partner and Tax Group Chair, Heather A. Kmetz, was featured in an opinion published by the Portla...
04/03/2026

Sussman Shank Managing Partner and Tax Group Chair, Heather A. Kmetz, was featured in an opinion published by the Portland Business Journal titled “Will Washington’s newly inked ‘millionaires tax’ law return residents to Oregon?” In it, Kmetz opines why the newly signed Washington “Millionaires Tax” (SB 6346), which imposes a 9.9% tax on earned income over $1 million, is unlikely to send wealthy Washingtonians to Oregon.

Happy Women’s History Month! 💐 Our Diversity Committee hosted our annual breakfast event to celebrate and recognize our ...
03/18/2026

Happy Women’s History Month! 💐 Our Diversity Committee hosted our annual breakfast event to celebrate and recognize our women professionals.

Thank you to Partner Andrea Meyer for sharing inspiring moments from her career and her vision for the future of women in the legal profession.

We’re proud to honor our colleagues, clients, and women around the world.

Today we’re celebrating a special milestone:  20 years as one of Oregon’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Oregon Bus...
03/11/2026

Today we’re celebrating a special milestone: 20 years as one of Oregon’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Oregon Business Magazine.⭐️

We’re proud to be the longest-standing law firm in Oregon on the 100 Best list, and this year we were one of just four law firms recognized statewide.

A huge thank you to our exceptional team for their hard work and dedication! Our people are our success, and reaching two decades on the list is a testament to our commitment to supporting our team.

The ‘Sparely Legal’ team strikes again! 🎳 Sussman Shank proudly participated and served as a sponsor at the Annual Multn...
03/03/2026

The ‘Sparely Legal’ team strikes again! 🎳 Sussman Shank proudly participated and served as a sponsor at the Annual Multnomah Bar Association (MBA) WinterSmash. This fundraising event supports the Multnomah Bar Foundation CourtCare, CourtSupport and CourtConnect programs.

Thank you to our team for rolling out and joining the friendly competition for a good cause!

Sussman Shank is a proud member of Mackrell International (MI), one of the world’s largest networks of independent law f...
02/27/2026

Sussman Shank is a proud member of Mackrell International (MI), one of the world’s largest networks of independent law firms. MI has secured its 14th consecutive ranking as a leading global network in the Chambers Directory, a premier legal industry directory.

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1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1400
Portland, OR
97205

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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