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| Dennis Steinman Dennis Steinman, one of the firm's leading franchising and commercial law experts, manages his practice with a broader perspective than many business lawyers. He was a franchise executive for nearly 20 years, and he also owned five franchises of his own, giving him experience on both sides of the business. "I'm one of few franchise law specialists," says Dennis, "and I'm certainly one of the very few—if any—who have been part of the franchise culture itself. Because of this, I can give my clients insights into every aspect of the franchise relationship—from both the legal and business perspectives." Dennis uses his nuanced understanding of franchising to advocate on behalf of his clients while steering them through the finer points of franchise law that other lawyers often overlook. He's also one of Oregon's leading civil rights lawyers, and is widely recognized for his litigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When he started practicing, Dennis was the only Oregon lawyer fluent in sign language. In addition, Dennis is an adjunct professor of law at Lewis & Clark Law School, where he teaches federal litigation. He's also a former member of the board of directors for the Oregon Advocacy Center, and has written several articles on and frequently speaks about the legal importance of the ADA and the Fair Housing Act. Raised in Manhattan, Dennis moved to Portland in 1976 to pursue a business opportunity in franchising. He attended Lewis & Clark Law School as a means of furthering his business expertise, but decided instead to open a private practice. He later joined Kell, Alterman & Runstein, impressed by the firm's dedication to legal excellence, personal service, and community commitment. He enjoys a reputation as a zealous advocate of clients' rights with a strong attention to detail. He's also known for blending practicality into his practice, often exploring less divisive and expensive alternatives to litigation such as mediation or arbitration. In his off hours, Dennis is a travel enthusiast and dedicated food, wine, and music lover, and he and his wife often combine those pursuits while visiting Europe and other continents. Dennis also lived in Rome—he speaks Italian and French—and for years explored the oceans of the world as an avid scuba diver. In addition, Dennis is a devotee of gourmet cooking and chamber music, and his appreciation of literature extends from reading to writing. He penned a nonfiction book in 1982 called Energy Horizons, which explored the topic of energy conservation in the U.S., and he has written a novel based in Italy. Professional and civic activities Oregon State Bar Civil Rights Section Executive Committee, Past Chair Lewis & Clark Law School, Adjunct Professor of Law Federal Bar Association American Bar Association ABA Forum on Franchising Multnomah Bar Association Oregon Trial Lawyers' Association Oregon State Bar Sections: Civil Rights, Disability, Business and Corporate, Litigation, Labor and Employment, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Antitrust, and Unfair Trade Practices Oregon Advocacy Center, former member of Board of Directors Admitted to practice Oregon U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Education B.A., Temple University, cum laude, 1976 J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 1995 Cases & articles Cases Articles Back to top of page  Back to our attorneys  | |||
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