General Information
Year founded:
1990
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Nearly 29 years ago, the earliest iteration of Cable Huston (pronounced, “Cable Houston”) was formed with the express purpose of providing clients superior legal guidance without the overhead costs, hierarchy, and inaccessibility that are common at much larger law firms. In that time, largely through the generous word-of-mouth marketing of our clients, Cable Huston has grown into one of the strongest boutique law firms in the Pacific Northwest.
Cable Huston represents Oregon’s largest companies, professional sports team, public utilities, and municipalities, while still providing full legal services to estates and individuals. We take great pride in our work and in the clients we have earned through that work. Over the last five years, the vision of Cable Huston’s founders has been validated — the firm’s focus on delivering top legal services without unnecessary costs has proven ideal for our private- and public- sector clients in the “new economy.”
The key ingredient to Cable Huston’s success is transparency and direct access. Our attorneys focus on the process of getting to know our clients’ needs, motivations, and vulnerabilities so that we understand the contingencies they face and provide optimal solutions.
Cable Huston represents Oregon’s largest companies, professional sports team, public utilities, and municipalities, while still providing full legal services to estates and individuals. We take great pride in our work and in the clients we have earned through that work. Over the last five years, the vision of Cable Huston’s founders has been validated — the firm’s focus on delivering top legal services without unnecessary costs has proven ideal for our private- and public- sector clients in the “new economy.”
The key ingredient to Cable Huston’s success is transparency and direct access. Our attorneys focus on the process of getting to know our clients’ needs, motivations, and vulnerabilities so that we understand the contingencies they face and provide optimal solutions.
Rankings
Cable Huston LLP is metro ranked in 10 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Portland-OR
Tier 1 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Energy Law
Firm Leadership
Select Clients
- Bill Naito Company
- BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
- Central Electric Cooperative
- Columbia Steel Casting Co., Inc.
- Eugene Water & Electric Board
- Lewis & Clark Bank
- NewSun Energy, LLC
- Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC)
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
- Oregon Publication Corp.
- Portland Area Management, Inc.
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Principal Financial Group
- Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
- Snohomish County PUD
- The Campbell Companies
- The Greenbrier Companies
- Tualatin Valley Water District
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative
- United States Postal Service
- Waste Management of Oregon
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Portland-OR
Tier 1 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 2 for Energy Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 3 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Appellate Practice
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Municipal Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Cable Huston LLP has 8 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Cable Huston LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location
Portland,
OR
1455 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500
Portland, OR 97201
United States
503-224-3092
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