Lea Schneider is an experienced litigator who advises clients in a variety of industries including, including healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing and transportation. Lea has significant experience representing individuals and businesses in complex litigation arising from commercial disputes, breach of contract, defamation, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and contested probates.
Immediately prior to joining the firm, Lea was a partner at Sussman Shank LLP.
Represented client in matter seeking a restraining order to protect its proprietary technology from publication
Represented client through verdict in the contested sale of a family-held business
Represented client through verdict in a $2+ million pro bono wrongful death suit
Represented homeowner through summary judgment in an Oregon lien foreclosure suit
Represented client through settlement in multiple cases involving shareholder disputes
Frequently represents clients in contested guardianship and conservatorship matters
Frequently represents clients in contested trust and probate disputes
Marquette University Law School, (J.D., 2006)
University of Wisconsin, (B.A., 2003)
Oregon State Bar (2014- Present)
Oregon Women Lawyers Association (2014- Present)
Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court (2015- Present)
“When it Comes to Existing Buildings Projects, Prepare for the Unexpected,” Oregon State Bar Construction Law Section Newsletter (August 2019)
Wisconsin Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2013, 2014)
Oregon Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2016)
Home Builder’s Foundation, Board Member (2020- Present)
St. Andrew’s Legal Clinic Taste for Justice, Board Member (2016-2018)