Jay is an experienced litigator, having tried cases in Oregon, Washington, California and American Samoa involving general liability, professional malpractice, product liability, workers’ compensation, environmental and contract claims. He has experience in representing both defendants and plaintiffs in litigation. This includes extensive trial experience as an assistant attorney general for the American Samoa Office of the Attorney General and with law firms in Oregon and California.
Jay'S PRACTICE AREAS
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Construction Defense Litigation
- Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Legal Malpractice Defense
- Licensing, Board Matters, and Regulatory Agencies Representation
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Defense
- Premises Liability Defense
- Product Liability Defense
- Professional Liability Defense
Lewis & Clark School of Law
J.D., 2008
University of California -Davis
B.A., English and Philosophy, 2003
Hart Wagner LLP
Associate Attorney, May 2024 – present
Additionally, Jay has experience litigating cases for clients at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, Stoll Berne, the Port of Portland, and the Office of the Attorney General for American Samoa.
Oregon State Courts
Washington State Courts
California State Courts
Oregon State Bar
New Lawyer’s Division, Pro Bono Committee
Chair, 2015 – 2017
Member, 2013 – 2015
Outside of the office Jay enjoys bicycling, skiing, soccer and science fiction.
Homewood Homeowners Association
Beach Parcel Committee, member 2010 – present
Mt. Tabor Soccer Club
U7, U8 Coach 2023 – present