Nick McGuffin Civil Rights Lawsuit – Complaint & Press Release

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Meet our Team

Maloney Lauersdorf Reiner takes a team approach to our client’s insurance coverage disputes.  When you retain one of our attorneys, you will have the benefit of knowing that we will utilize experience of everyone at the firm to ensure that you obtain the best possible result.  Our lawyers have more than fifty years of combined experience litigating and analyzing insurance coverage issues. Although we primarily represent clients in Oregon and Washington, our lawyers have handled matters in a number of jurisdictions throughout the country. 

We have extensive knowledge regarding the issues that come with an insurance coverage dispute and the experience to effectively represent your interests.  Each of our attorneys has worked in a large insurance litigation law firm, but chose to move to this small firm in order to dedicate the necessary attention to each of our clients’ matters.  At Maloney Lauersdorf Reiner, our sole focus is using our knowledge and experience to provide the best legal representation on your insurance coverage dispute.

Katie Buxman
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With a keen and constant eye on the latest trends and developments in personal and commercial liability defense, Katie is at the forefront of personal injury defense in the Pacific Northwest.  Katie has been successfully defending insurance carriers and policyholders in all aspects of personal injury litigation for 18 years, and is consistently recognized as an Oregon “Super Lawyer.”

kb@mlrlegalteam.com
Andrew C. Lauersdorf
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Andy is an accomplished trial lawyer with a demonstrated record of success. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in the investigation and litigation of complex cases involving fraud, arson, and human trafficking in Oregon, Washington, and throughout the country.

acl@mlrlegalteam.com
Francis J. “FJ” Maloney, III
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F.J. Maloney is recognized as the “go-to” attorney in large first-party extra-contractual and “bad faith” litigation. F.J. started his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for Deschutes County, Oregon, where he gained valuable trial experience prosecuting criminal cases ranging from juvenile delinquencies and dependencies to minor misdemeanors and major felonies including capital murder

fjm@mlrlegalteam.com
Anthony L. Reiner
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Tony’s extensive litigation and insurance experience has made him a recognized leader in insurance fraud and “bad faith” litigation. He is a former criminal prosecutor where he gained extensive trial experience prosecuting felony crimes for Klamath and Clatsop County, Oregon. 

tr@mlrlegalteam.com
Katie Buxman
Shareholder

With a keen and constant eye on the latest trends and developments in personal and commercial liability defense, Katie is at the forefront of personal injury defense in the Pacific Northwest.  Katie has been successfully defending insurance carriers and policyholders in all aspects of personal injury litigation for 18 years, and is consistently recognized as an Oregon “Super Lawyer.”

kb@mlrlegalteam.com
Andrew C. Lauersdorf
Shareholder

Andy is an accomplished trial lawyer with a demonstrated record of success. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in the investigation and litigation of complex cases involving fraud, arson, and human trafficking in Oregon, Washington, and throughout the country.

acl@mlrlegalteam.com
Francis J. “FJ” Maloney, III
Shareholder

F.J. Maloney is recognized as the “go-to” attorney in large first-party extra-contractual and “bad faith” litigation. F.J. started his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for Deschutes County, Oregon, where he gained valuable trial experience prosecuting criminal cases ranging from juvenile delinquencies and dependencies to minor misdemeanors and major felonies including capital murder

fjm@mlrlegalteam.com
CJ Martin
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CJ is a skilled litigator who is able to find the real issues at the heart of the dispute and secure an outcome for her clients that matches their goals and values. Since 2012, her practice has focused on insurance coverage, commercial auto accident defense, and personal injury defense.er cases have included those with high values and high emotions, from disputes between neighbors to claims against Fortune 500 companies.

cjm@mlrlegalteam.com
Alex Brunino
Attorney

Alex was excited to join the MLR team in the summer of 2021 to assist mainly with the firm’s insurance coverage, auto accident defense, and personal injury defense practice areas. With a combination of warm levity and sober professionalism, Alex seeks to be a meticulous advocate and a formidable litigator for his clients.  Prior to joining the MLR team, Alex represented Plaintiffs in a wide-variety of personal injury maters that mainly included automobile accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death actions.

ab@mlrlegalteam.com
Heather Murray
Attorney

Heather brings valuable courtroom and jury trial experience to the MLR team from her time working at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, as well as providing civil defense in the Oregon Circuit Courts, and providing criminal defense in the Federal Court for for the District of Oregon. Her well-reasoned arguments and zealous defense of her clients resulted in favorable outcomes at every one of her jury trials. 

hmm@mlrlegalteam.com
Abby Michels
Attorney

Abby’s experience in complex construction defect, insurance, business, and personal injury litigation makes her a crucial member of any team. Abby has worked in a variety of contexts including in private practice, state government, and for one of the largest property and casualty insurance companies in the world.  

Ryan Mattson
Attorney

Ryan Mattson joined the MLR team in 2023.  His work includes defense of insureds in complex injury claims and insurance coverage litigation in Oregon and Washington.

Cher Vasquez
Paralegal

Cher brings nearly 20 years of experience as a legal assistant and paralegal to the MLR Team.  She has assisted in successfully resolving a broad variety of legal disputes during her career, including everything from bankruptcy matters to civil tort litigation, with a more narrow focus on complex insurance coverage and fraud litigation over the past ten years. 

cv@mlrlegalteam.com
Anthony L. Reiner
Shareholder

Tony’s extensive litigation and insurance experience has made him a recognized leader in insurance fraud and “bad faith” litigation. He is a former criminal prosecutor where he gained extensive trial experience prosecuting felony crimes for Klamath and Clatsop County, Oregon. 

tr@mlrlegalteam.com
CJ Martin
Shareholder

CJ is a skilled litigator who is able to find the real issues at the heart of the dispute and secure an outcome for her clients that matches their goals and values. Since 2012, her practice has focused on insurance coverage, commercial auto accident defense, and personal injury defense.er cases have included those with high values and high emotions, from disputes between neighbors to claims against Fortune 500 companies.

cjm@mlrlegalteam.com
Alex Brunino
Attorney

Alex was excited to join the MLR team in the summer of 2021 to assist mainly with the firm’s insurance coverage, auto accident defense, and personal injury defense practice areas. With a combination of warm levity and sober professionalism, Alex seeks to be a meticulous advocate and a formidable litigator for his clients.  Prior to joining the MLR team, Alex represented Plaintiffs in a wide-variety of personal injury maters that mainly included automobile accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death actions.

ab@mlrlegalteam.com
Abby Michels
Attorney

Abby’s experience in complex construction defect, insurance, business, and personal injury litigation makes her a crucial member of any team. Abby has worked in a variety of contexts including in private practice, state government, and for one of the largest property and casualty insurance companies in the world.  

Heather Murray
Attorney

Heather brings valuable courtroom and jury trial experience to the MLR team from her time working at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, as well as providing civil defense in the Oregon Circuit Courts, and providing criminal defense in the Federal Court for for the District of Oregon. Her well-reasoned arguments and zealous defense of her clients resulted in favorable outcomes at every one of her jury trials. 

hmm@mlrlegalteam.com
Ryan Mattson
Attorney

Ryan Mattson joined the MLR team in 2023.  His work includes defense of insureds in complex injury claims and insurance coverage litigation in Oregon and Washington.

Megan Shaw
Paralegal

Megan has over 15 years’ experience in the legal field, and currently provides paralegal support in the areas of first and third-party insurance defense, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and Special Investigation Unit matters.  Megan also brings 10 years of valuable experience in the area Oregon Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense.

mks@mrlegalteam.com
Liza Rodgers
Paralegal

Liza brings 17 years’ experience as an executive legal assistant to the MLR team.  She previously specialized in construction defect litigation and has provided legal support in over 1500 successfully resolved cases, including cases resolved in mediation and arbitration.  At MLR, Liza provides support to our entire team of attorneys and paralegals, spanning a diverse range of practice areas.

Kassey Ingle
Paralegal

Kassey has worked in the legal industry for six years, and as a legal assistant for four years. Initially specializing in personal injury, real estate, and family law – she currently provides litigation support for cases involving insurance coverage, fraud litigation, and our victims rights cases.  Kassey is a valuable asset to the firm as the point of contact for MLR plaintiffs practice.    

Cher Vasquez
Paralegal

Cher brings nearly 20 years of experience as a legal assistant and paralegal to the MLR Team.  She has assisted in successfully resolving a broad variety of legal disputes during her career, including everything from bankruptcy matters to civil tort litigation, with a more narrow focus on complex insurance coverage and fraud litigation over the past ten years. 

cv@mlrlegalteam.com
Megan Shaw
Paralegal

Megan has over 15 years’ experience in the legal field, and currently provides paralegal support in the areas of first and third-party insurance defense, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and Special Investigation Unit matters.  Megan also brings 10 years of valuable experience in the area Oregon Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense.

mks@mrlegalteam.com
Liza Rodgers
Paralegal

Liza brings 17 years’ experience as an executive legal assistant to the MLR team.  She previously specialized in construction defect litigation and has provided legal support in over 1500 successfully resolved cases, including cases resolved in mediation and arbitration.  At MLR, Liza provides support to our entire team of attorneys and paralegals, spanning a diverse range of practice areas.

Kassey Ingle
Paralegal

Kassey has worked in the legal industry for six years, and as a legal assistant for four years. Initially specializing in personal injury, real estate, and family law – she currently provides litigation support for cases involving insurance coverage, fraud litigation, and our victims rights cases.  Kassey is a valuable asset to the firm as the point of contact for MLR plaintiffs practice.    

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