18 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Leaders in Their Field
by Chambers USA

May 5, 2010 – Portland, Ore. – Eighteen Tonkon Torp attorneys have been named leaders in their field for the 2010 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business.  Inclusion and ranking in the reference directory is based upon interviews with clients and professional peers to identify attorneys who demonstrate excellent technical legal ability, professional conduct and client service. 
 
 Tonkon Torp lawyers have been acknowledged by Chambers for many years.  Last year, 13 of the firm’s attorneys were listed in the directory.  Joining them for 2010 are five others:  water, environment and natural resource law specialist Peter Mohr; immigration specialists Turid L. Owren and Alan C. Perkins; corporate finance and merger & acquisition attorney Kurt W. Ruttum; and litigator Jon P. Stride.

"Having attorneys acknowledged in seven categories tells tell us that clients and peers appreciate the breadth and depth of Tonkon Torp’s capabilities,” said Michael M. Morgan, managing partner. “It reinforces our commitment to offer clients flexible, creative teams of experts who can address the complex challenges that businesses face today.”
 
 These 18 Tonkon Torp partners will be recognized in the 2010 Chambers guide, due to be released in June: 

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About Tonkon Torp
Tonkon Torp LLP is a leading business and litigation law firm serving public companies, substantial private enterprises, entrepreneurial businesses and individuals throughout the Northwest.  For more information, visit tonkon.com.