About Foster Garvey · Portland
Foster Garvey is a full-service law firm with a Portland office that has been a cornerstone of the region’s legal and business community for more than four decades. As the firm’s second-largest office, it serves clients including startups, family-owned businesses, government entities, and major corporations across practice areas like business law, real estate, litigation, and tax. The firm is nationally recognized for attorney excellence and community service, with attorneys appearing in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers®, and Super Lawyers. It is also deeply involved in Portland’s civic life, volunteering with organizations such as Catholic Charities of Oregon and CASA.
Foster Garvey is a leading U.S. law firm with six offices nationwide, including a prominent Portland location that has served the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years. The Portland office, led by Managing Director Joy Ellis, offers comprehensive legal counsel across business, real estate, litigation, public finance, tax, and employment. The firm is known for its deep local roots and national reach, with attorneys recognized for excellence in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Beyond legal services, Foster Garvey is committed to community impact, donating thousands of hours annually to pro bono work and partnering with nonprofits including Catholic Charities of Oregon, FoodCorps, and the ACLU. The firm’s culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance, making it a sought-after employer for legal professionals.
- In business
- since 1904 (Portland office since 1990s)
- Serves
- Portland, OR; nationwide through six offices
About Foster Garvey
A leading full-service law firm representing innovative businesses, public entities and individuals across the United States. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, the Portland office has been a cornerstone of the region’s legal and business community for more than four decades.
Services
Comprehensive legal counsel across business, real estate, litigation, public finance, tax, and employment. Specializes in corporate transactions, commercial disputes, and municipal law.
- Business and corporate law
- Real estate
- Litigation
- Public finance
- Tax
- Employment law
- Intellectual property
- Labor and immigration
- Trusts and estates
- Environmental law
- Government contracts
- Investment management
- Transportation and logistics
- Charitable organizations
Community Involvement
Committed to pro bono work and community service. Volunteers with organizations including Catholic Charities of Oregon, CASA, FoodCorps, and the ACLU.
- Catholic Charities of Oregon
- Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA)
- FoodCorps
- Lawyers for Literacy
- Oregon Food Bank
- Oregon Innocence Project
Firm History
Founded in 1904, the firm merged in 2019 to form Foster Garvey. The Portland office traces its roots to the 1990s and has grown to become a key regional hub.
- 1904: Founded as Weter & Roberts
- 2019: Merger of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer
- Portland office established in the 1990s