Elizabeth Graves assists clients through an array of litigation matters and legal concerns. A strategic thinker, she evaluates the essential factors of each case before her, guiding her clients towards successful outcomes.

Elizabeth gained valuable experience during her tenure at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, where she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Karin J. Immergut and a judicial extern to the Honorable Michael H. Simon. Elizabeth’s thorough understanding of the court system and skills in legal research help her effectively advocate for her clients.

Bar Admissions

• Oregon State Courts
• United States District Court, District of Oregon

Education

• Lewis & Clark Law School, Juris Doctor degree, cum laude (2019)‎
• University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Bachelor of Science degree, Communications (2014)‎

• Represented clients in diverse areas of civil litigation including construction negligence, contract disputes, financial elder abuse, and legal malpractice.
• Successfully engaged in settlement negotiations and mediations in personal injury, construction defect, and legal malpractice cases.
• Drafted legal memoranda and assisted with judicial opinions resolving a myriad of civil motions arising in state and federal court, ranging from temporary restraining orders to motions for summary judgment.
• Assisted a judge in management of civil caseload and preparation for hearings.

• Operator Liability for Intoxicated Crew
• PNW Predictions
• Fueling Change Innovating for Good

Seminar

• Breakfast with Schwabe: Marine Operations and Litigation Smorgasbord