Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.

United States 2025

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Year founded: 1929

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Overview

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For more than nine decades, Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. has provided regional and national clients with premier representation in a range of legal matters. With offices in Portland and Vancouver, we are well-positioned to represent clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. After 90 years, we still follow the same guiding principles on which our firm was founded: vigorous advocacy and the highest level of client service. In recognition of our work, national directory of attorneys Martindale-Hubbell has awarded us its prestigious AV Preeminent rating, indicating preeminent levels of legal ability and ethical standards. In addition, attorneys from the firm have been selected as Best Lawyers in America. The value of our services and the strength of our client relationships depend on understanding our clients' goals. Over the years, we have earned a reputation as a professional yet welcoming and friendly firm that offers individuals, families, and businesses of all sizes effective and excellent legal representation.

Rankings

Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. is metro ranked in 6 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Portland-OR

Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law

Tier 2 for Family Law

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 3 for Environmental Law

Firm Leadership

Thomas Rask III

Managing Partner

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Portland-OR

Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law

Tier 2 for Family Law

Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management

Tier 3 for Environmental Law

Tier 3 for Litigation - Environmental

Practice Areas

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Civil Rights Law
Family Law
Litigation - Environmental
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. has 4 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 Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. 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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