James D. O'Donnell

James D. O’Donnell is a member of the firm’s litigation department. James regularly represents clients in litigation matters involving contracts, intellectual property matters, business torts, employment disputes, environmental issues, and insurance coverage disputes. James vigorously advocates for clients in all stages of litigation, including appeals, in state and federal courts. He represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of industries including technology, manufacturing, retail, transportation, waste management, hospitality, and healthcare.

Before joining the firm, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joel DeVore of the Oregon Court of Appeals. During his two years at the court, James researched and drafted judicial opinions in a variety of civil, administrative, and criminal appeals, including complex business cases, large-dollar insurance disputes, employment discrimination cases, trust litigation matters, and cases involving state and federal constitutional law.

James is known for his pragmatism, insightful judgment, and ability to provide creative solutions to complex legal issues.

James graduated magna cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School, where he served as Lead Article Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review. During law school, James also worked as a law clerk at Kell, Alterman and Runstein, assisting many of the firm’s attorneys on litigation matters including drafting an appellate brief in a case that resulted in a victory at the Oregon Supreme Court in a landmark decision.

In his free time, James enjoys trail running, weightlifting, skiing, and exploring the outdoors with his Rhodesian Ridgeback.