On December 1, 2021, the Oregon Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming a defense verdict in the case of Roberta Haas and Kevin Haas v. The Estate of Mark Steven Carter and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.  On appeal, Leslie A. Kocher-Moar of...

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recently announced their 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings.  We are pleased to report that MacMillan, Scholz & Marks garnered a Tier 1 designation in the Portland, Oregon area for construction litigation. U.S. News also...

In the complex landscape of multi-party construction defect litigation, tendering to all applicable insurers is a must, and the Additional Insured tender pick-up is the most desired outcome. Like any coveted commodity, accessibility is generally restricted. No matter...

ORS 31.710(1) provides for a cap of $500,000 on noneconomic damages. On its face, the statutory cap applies to personal injury cases and wrongful death cases. Until 2016, case law held that the cap was unconstitutional when applied to common-law personal injury claims...

On behalf of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks PC, we are pleased to announce that six of our attorneys are listed in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This year’s honorees for Portland, Oregon include: Shareholder Megan L. Ferris in Litigation –...

When defending a client against a breach of contract claim, the first questions to ask are whether the purported contract existed in the first place and whether the allegedly breached terms were part of that contract. At the outset, note that it is not always clear...

MacMillan, Scholz & Marks is pleased to announce that Samantha Javier, an associate with the firm, was named to Super Lawyers’ annual Rising Stars list.  Samantha was recognized for her excellence in the area of construction litigation. This is the second year in...

The intersection of Oregon landlord-tenant law and civil litigation can be difficult to navigate. Any eviction action must be executed in exact compliance with legal requirements, so it is advisable to consult with an attorney that specializes in landlord-tenant law...

MacMillan, Scholz & Marks is delighted to announce that Megan Ferris, a trial attorney and shareholder with the firm, has become a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).   Founded in 1936, the FDCC is an invitation-only organization...