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Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC is pleased to announce that, effective Jan. 1, 2025, Jeanne Loftis has joined the firm as a Member in Portland, Oregon. This expansion strengthens the firm’s Pacific Northwest presence, following the addition of a Seattle office in September 2024.
Loftis has served as first chair in more than 25 cases tried to verdict involving mass tort and product liability matters, including those involving asbestos, breast implants, pelvic mesh, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Her experience also extends to employment litigation and cases involving management liability, premises liability, construction injury and defect, investor mismanagement and fraud, environmental cleanup, sexual abuse and high exposure vehicular casualty.
"Jeanne's wealth of trial experience and leadership in the legal community enhances our capabilities in the Pacific Northwest," said Scott Kreamer, Baker Sterchi's Managing Member. "Her reputation for excellence and dedication to her clients aligns perfectly with our firm's values as we continue to grow in the region."
Loftis is a former president of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel and currently chairs its Past Presidents Advisory Board. She serves as chair of the National Membership Committee for the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys and as secretary of the Oregon Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. She is also a past chair of the Litigation Section of the Oregon State Bar.
In addition, Loftis holds leadership roles with DRI, including as a member of the DRI Annual Employment Symposium Steering Committee. She is also an active member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.
Loftis earned her law degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis. She is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington and California.
"Joining Baker Sterchi offers exciting opportunities for our clients and our team in Oregon," said Loftis. "The firm’s collaborative culture and accomplished bench of trial lawyers provides a strong foundation for growth, and I look forward to contributing to its continued expansion in the Pacific Northwest."
Joining Loftis in the Portland office are associates Clarens Emrich, Hayley Hollis and Justin Meyer, each of whom brings valuable experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation.
Emrich focuses on complex commercial, personal injury defense and product liability matters. He previously served as a law clerk in the Office of the Metro Attorney and in the U.S. District Court of Oregon with the Honorable John V. Acosta. He earned his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School and his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder. Emrich is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington.
Hollis represents clients in the construction and insurance industries, with a practice encompassing class actions, multidistrict litigation, complex commercial matters, employment and professional liability defense. Hollis earned her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, a master’s degree in communication studies from Sam Houston State University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington.
Meyer focuses his practice on complex civil matters, including mass tort, personal injury, complex litigation, and legal malpractice. He develops legal education programs for young lawyers in Oregon and serves as a DRI vice liaison to the Asbestos Litigation Law Committee. He earned his law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Linfield College. Meyer is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
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