Evan R. Christopher

Evan Christopher helps clients resolve their complex commercial or constitutional disputes efficiently and effectively, with a focus on right-sizing the solution to the problem.  He has a vast local network, which he built through several years as a fundraiser, political staffer, civic volunteer, and an employee of every branch of the Oregon state government. Not every problem is solved in a courtroom; many can be solved with a phone call.

Of course, when litigation is the right solution, Evan is a powerful and relentless advocate, and he has briefed and argued complicated and novel issues of state and federal constitutional law, federal court jurisdiction, and statutory interpretation, among many other topics.  Evan works with clients to manage their interactions with the federal government, the State of Oregon, municipalities, contractors, and competitors to their greatest advantage. He has represented clients before state and federal trial courts, the Oregon Court of Appeals, and the Oregon Supreme Court. He also assists with compliance and investigations, administrative practice before state and federal agencies, and industry and issue advocacy.