Copyright Law
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Susan D. Pitchford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Copyright Law, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Susan D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
State Capital
Salem
Highest Court
Oregon Supreme Court
Bar Association
Oregon State Bar
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$450/hr
Fee Model Notes
Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Donald Reed
I engaged Susan Pitchford at Chernoff Vilhauer to handle a trademark dispute for my small business. Her expertise in trademark law is evident, and her recognition as a Lawyer of the Year in that field was a primary reason for my choice. She provided a solid legal strategy and her analysis of the opposition was thorough. However, my experience was mixed. While the legal work itself was competent, I sometimes found communication to be less proactive than I expected. There were periods where I had to follow up for updates, and responses to emails could be delayed, which added to my stress as a client. The billing was clear, but at times I questioned whether certain tasks required the level of senior attention billed. For straightforward legal matters, her decade of experience and patent/copyright accolades certainly provide a strong foundation. For my needs, the service was adequate and resolved my issue, but the client experience aspect felt just satisfactory, not exceptional.