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Miller Nash Attorneys Ranked among Top Lawyers in Oregon

Law & Politics Names 32 Miller Nash Attorneys Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Portland, Ore. – Nov. 21, 2008 – Law & Politics magazine has named 32 Miller Nash LLP attorneys to its 2008 Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The annual award recognizes the top five percent of attorneys in Oregon who have received a high degree of peer recognition for their professional achievement. Miller Nash partner Tom Sand is recognized as one of the top 10 attorneys in Oregon, and partners Peter Richter and Dennis Rawlinson are listed in the top 50. Miller Nash is one of two law firms in Oregon to have three litigators listed in the top 50.

"Miller Nash is extremely proud to see so many of our attorneys recognized among Oregon's top lawyers, and we congratulate all of our attorneys on their remarkable achievements," said Don Burns, managing partner of Miller Nash, also named a Super Lawyer. "For 135 years, Miller Nash has been committed to providing unparalleled legal expertise to our clients and we are pleased to see the Law & Politics' peer award acknowledge that commitment."

The following is a list of Miller Nash attorneys named 2008 Oregon Super Lawyers:

· Don Burns, employee benefits/ERISA

· Bruce Campbell, business litigation

· Gary Christensen, construction litigation

· Mary Ann Frantz, securities and corporate finance

· Jon Goodling, real estate

· Chris Helmer, business litigation

· Lou Henry, bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights

· Dave Hercher, bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights

· Greg Lynch, general litigation

· Bill Manne, tax

· Erich Merrill, business/corporate

· Casey Mills, bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights

· John Neupert, business litigation

· John Purcell, construction litigation

· Dennis Rawlinson, business litigation

· Peter Richter, general litigation

· Bruce Rubin, employee benefits/ERISA

· Tom Sand, securities litigation

The following is a list of Miller Nash attorneys named 2008 Oregon Rising Stars:

· Abe Cable, business/corporate

· Heather Cavanaugh, general litigation

· Kieran Curley, business litigation

· Julia DeWitt, employee benefits/ERISA

· Elisa Dozono, business litigation

· Clifton Malatore, banking

· Ryan Nisle, tax

· Teresa Pearson, bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights

· Mike Porter, employment and labor law

· Will Rasmussen, land use/zoning

· Jennifer Roof, employment litigation: defense

· Jeff Sagalewicz, general litigation

· Josh Sasaki, business litigation

· Justin Sawyer, business litigation

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Polling, research and selection are orchestrated by Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media Inc. Law & Politics has been publishing legal magazines since 1990 and Super Lawyers since 1991. For more information, visit www.superlawyers.com.