What's Happening at Hart Wagner

We’re pleased to add Jerica Peters to our medical malpractice defense and healthcare team.  Jerica’s practice focuses on defending hospitals, medical clinics, and healthcare professionals in medical malpractice cases and assisting professionals in licensing board matters.  Additionally, she has many years of experience in healthcare regulatory compliance issues.  Jerica brings clients a diverse educational background and perspective having a Masters in Biochemistry and Genetics, an MBA in Finance and her JD.  Jerica is admitted to practice in Oregon, Arizona and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

We’re pleased to announce that attorney Stephanie Holt has joined the firm’s general liability and wrongful death defense team. Prior to joining Hart Wagner, she worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Multnomah County District Attorney’s office, where she developed her skills as a trial attorney. She also has experience in plaintiff side civil litigation.  Stephanie is admitted to practice in Oregon courts and is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, and Oregon Women Lawyers.  Stephanie received her JD from Willamette University, College of Law, where she was the recipient of the OWLS Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant.

We’re pleased to announce that Jason Cohen and Rachel Wolfard have been named partner of the firm. 

Jason’s litigation practice focuses on defending medical professionals, hospitals, and clinics in medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuits across Oregon and Washington.  In 2024, Jason was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a peer reviewed designation that goes to no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state.

Rachel’s litigation practice focuses on defending health care professionals in medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuits in Oregon and Washington.  Additionally, she defends various general liability actions arising out of premises liability and motor vehicle accidents.

We’re pleased to announce that attorney Gioia Fisk has joined the firm’s preeminent employment litigation and medical malpractice defense team.  Gioia’s practice focuses on defending employers and public entities in complex employment and civil rights matters in state and federal courts.  She also defends healthcare professionals in medical malpractice matters.  In May 2024, Gioia graduated cum laude from Willamette University, College of Law.  During law school, Gioia was a law clerk for Hart Wagner, a judicial extern for Judge Simon at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, and a law clerk for Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division.  Additionally, she was the recipient of the Armonica Grant in 2023, and the Hannah Hanzen Law Scholarship in 2022-2024.  Gioia is a member of Oregon Women Lawyers, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, and the Multnomah Bar Association.  Outside of the office Gioia enjoys long runs along the Willamette River, walks with her dog Moose, and cheering on the San Francisco Giants.