Law Practice
Josh focuses his law practice on construction services, construction litigation, product liability, and real estate litigation and has represented contractors, developers, design professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and property owners in a wide variety of circumstances. He has spent significant time in the courtroom and has tried dozens of jury trials through verdict. He also has a proven track record of negotiating favorable results for clients in contract and settlement negotiations, often involving high stakes and numerous interested parties.
Josh’s practice includes:
- Civil litigation of construction, professional liability, real estate, business, product liability, and other disputes;
- Negotiating and drafting construction contracts, lien releases, settlement agreements, waivers, warranties, tolling agreements, and other contractual documents;
- Interfacing with and providing legal advice to corporate general counsel in Oregon and other jurisdictions;
- Assisting clients to establish and maintain appropriate contractual systems, standards, and processes;
- Risk management, insurance, and business structuring analysis and advice;
- Monitoring of legal, regulatory, and administrative developments and advice regarding compliance; and
- Creative problem solving for clients in a wide variety of other circumstances.
Education and Bar Admissions
Josh earned his B.A. in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Willamette University in 2002 and his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2006.
He is admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington, and Utah.
Professional
Josh is a member of the ALFA International Construction Practice Group Steering Committee.
Civic
Josh has volunteered with the Oregon Law Center.
Personal
Josh and his wife, both native Oregonians, enjoy hiking, trips to the coast and mountains, cooking, and gardening.
Presentations
“Expert Discovery from Coast to Coast”
Moderator – ALFA International 2025 Construction Law Seminar, San Diego, CA, July 25, 2025
“New Construction Home Warranties”
Portland Area Realtors, March 2015
Publications
Co-Author, “ALFA International Construction Law Compendium – Oregon” (multiple editions, 2016–2023)
ALFA International Construction Practice Group