Tim DeJong has been recognized as Portland’s 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation – Intellectual Property by The Best Lawyers in America. DeJong’s litigation practice includes work on a variety of patent, trademark, and other intellectual property disputes, as well as other complex civil litigation.

Ten other Stoll Berne attorneys have been recognized as outstanding practitioners in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers. Along with DeJong, the recognized attorneys include Lydia Anderson-Dana, Cody Berne, Kevin Flannery, Emily Johnson, Keith Ketterling, Elizabeth Kinsman, Steve Larson, Ben Leedy, David Lokting and Rob Shlachter. This is the first year for Flannery, who was recognized for his commercial litigation work, has been named in Best Lawyers. In addition to intellectual property litigation and commercial litigation, attorneys received recognition in numerous practice areas, including securities litigation, antitrust litigation, environmental litigation, class action and mass tort litigation and bet-the company litigation.

Additionally, two other Stoll Berne attorneys-Chloe Jasper and Carsen Nies-have been recognized as rising talent in this year’s edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Like their colleagues, Jasper and Nies work on complex litigation matters in the practice areas highlighted in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers.

Based entirely on peer review, Best Lawyers honors attorneys who are highly regarded by fellow practitioners in their fields. This is the 19th year in a row that Stoll Berne’s attorneys have been highlighted by Best Lawyers.