Civil Litigation Attorneys
Some disputes can only be resolved in court. Having an experienced trial lawyer on your side is a huge advantage in getting the results you want. Rest confident that your lawyers have been there before and have the battle-tested skills to effectively represent you. Our litigation department has a a statewide reputation for getting results and brings our cases to a successful resolution. Our trial attorneys have trial cases in every county in Oregon and in Federal court.
Francis Hansen Martin LLP handles all aspects of civil trials, appeals, and litigation and arbitration. We handle cases involving employment law, contract, construction and real estate matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, as well as landlord-tenant disputes, banking & foreclosure, collections, property tax appeals among others. Contact us for advice, questions, or concerns at (541) 389-5010 and let’s get the results you want.
our civil & litigation attorneys
Frequently Asked Questions
You may need a civil litigation attorney if a dispute involves money, contracts, property, employment issues, construction concerns, business partners, collections, landlord-tenant issues, or a lawsuit. Francis Hansen & Martin handles civil trials, appeals, arbitration, and litigation matters in Oregon.
Yes. Early legal advice can help you understand your position, preserve evidence, avoid harmful communication, and consider options before the dispute escalates. Our attorneys can help determine whether negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court action makes sense.
The timeline depends on the dispute, court schedule, evidence, negotiation posture, and whether the case settles. Some matters resolve early. Others require motions, discovery, mediation, trial, or appeal.
Yes. The firm’s civil litigation work includes trials, appeals, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters. Appeals require a close review of the record, deadlines, legal issues, and procedural history.
Bring contracts, emails, letters, invoices, photos, court papers, notices, timelines, witness names, and any evidence related to the dispute. Generally, we will give you an idea of what we will need to review.
