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Evan R. Christopher

Associate

T 503.778.5286 Portland
My clients' problems are my problems; it's that simple. Tell me what you want, and let's get it done.
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Evan Christopher helps clients resolve their disputes efficiently. Whether that dispute is with your partner, your competitor, or your government, Evan has the relationships and the savvy to resolve it on your terms. He built his extensive network through time spent as a fundraiser, political staffer, civic volunteer, and a member of every branch of the Oregon state government. Not every problem is solved in a courtroom; many can be solved with a phone call.

Evan works with clients to manage their interactions with contractors, consumers, and regulators 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 in compliance and investigations, administrative practice before state and federal agencies, and industry and issue advocacy.

Practice Highlights

Commercial litigation

Defended and prosecuted claims against and between businesses including alleged breaches of contract, negligence, breaches of fiduciary duty, piercing the corporate (or LLC) veil, indemnity or contribution, common-law fraud, and similar charges. Experience with lease disputes, delivery contracts, construction defects, secured transactions, and more. Frequently and successfully helped litigate claims to settlement well before trial.

Elections

Assisted industry and advocacy clients on a wide range of elections matters including campaign finance, initiative drafting, referendum campaigns, and ballot title challenges. Successfully advocated for changes to ballot titles before both the attorney general and the Oregon Supreme Court. Experience as both regulator and regulated in election disputes. Aided clients in investigations and achieving compliance with state and federal campaign laws.

Government relations

Experience at all stages of lawsuits and other, less formal challenges to government action—or inaction— at the local, state, and federal levels. Assisted with numerous constitutional challenges, including violations of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Commerce Clause. Worked on review and successful reversal of state and federal agency orders. Lobbied local governments for reasonable regulation of certain industry service providers.
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Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia, 2020
  • Oregon, 2018
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2018

Education

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 2018,

    summa cum laude

    • Article Editor, Lewis & Clark Law Review
    • Research Assistant, Professor Robert Klonoff
    • Research Assistant, Professor Toni Berres-Paul
  • Double Baccalaureate, Western Oregon University, 2011, magna cum laude
    • Editor-in-Chief, Northwest Passage Literary Magazine

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Secretary, Executive Committee, Constitutional Law Section, Oregon State Bar, 2021
    • The Cabinet, Oregon Historical Society, 2018-present
    • Leadership Committee, Oregon Women Lawyers, 2017-2019
    • Law School Peer Mentor, Lewis & Clark College, 2016-2018
    • Ambassador Board, Our House of Portland, 2015–2016

Background

    • Judicial Extern, Hon. Ann Aiken, United States District Court, Portland, Ore., 2017
    • Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Portland, Ore., 2017
    • Law Clerk, Special Litigation Unit, Oregon Department of Justice, Portland, Ore., 2016-2017
    • Criminal Arraignments & Indigent Defense Lead, Oregon Judicial Department, Portland, Ore., 2014-2016
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