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Overview
Jeff Bradford represents business clients in state and federal court in various matters, including disputes regarding contracts and commercial transactions, duties of directors and officers, shareholder rights, business torts, and professional malpractice. Additionally, he has experience representing businesses in arbitration and mediation. Jeff works regularly both with small, local businesses and national corporations, guiding them through disputes as well as advising them on preventative best practices. He also represents nonprofit clients in litigation and private dispute resolution.
Before attending law school, Jeff was manager of training services for BrainStorm, Inc., a Utah-based software training company.
Before attending law school, Jeff was manager of training services for BrainStorm, Inc., a Utah-based software training company.
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Get To Know
Jeff and his wife, Laurel, grew up in the Portland area and moved back after school and work took them out of state. Laurel works as a pediatrician for The Children's Clinic, based out of Tualatin. Jeff enjoys watching and playing football, waterskiing, and spending time with his growing family. Although they root against each other when their alma maters play, Jeff and Laurel were able to come together during their time in Ann Arbor to root for the Wolverines.
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Featured Representative Matters
Commercial Farm Manager
Winning an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a farm management company against the farm’s owners, following a six-day arbitration hearing.
Nonprofit Organization
Prevailing in a bench trial for a Portland-based nonprofit organization asserting claims against both local and state agencies, including attorney fees.
National Franchise
Defending a national franchise company in federal court and working as part of a team that obtained summary judgment on claims brought by an out-of-state franchise owner.
Construction Company
Securing an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a national distribution company against a construction company.
Commercial Tenant
Obtaining an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a local landlord against a commercial tenant.
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Featured Work
Tonkon Torp Wins Arbitration for Cannabis Farm Manager
Tonkon Torp has secured an award of $647k for a cannabis farm management company based on its work in 2017. 2017 was the first year a large number of outdoor cannabis farms were licensed by the OLCC. This combined with favorable weather conditions resulted in a record bumper crop, and the wholesale price of sungrown cannabis dropped by more than half.
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Community Involvement & Activities
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Member
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Treasurer, Board of Directors, Oregon Chapter
Litigation Section, Member
Litigation Section, Member
Former Executive Secretary, Operations Committee 2013–2015
Former Chair, Student Chapters Board, 2012-2013
Portland Business Alliance
Leadership Portland Class of 2019
Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter
Former Member, Board of Directors
Ypsilanti High School (Michigan)
2010–2013, Mock Trial Coach
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah
2008–2010, Volunteer Big Brother
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2003–2005, Volunteer Representative in Auckland, New Zealand
Portland Business Alliance
Leadership Portland Class of 2019
Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter
Former Member, Board of Directors
Ypsilanti High School (Michigan)
2010–2013, Mock Trial Coach
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah
2008–2010, Volunteer Big Brother
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2003–2005, Volunteer Representative in Auckland, New Zealand
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Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Federal Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
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Recent News
9.21.2020
Sherrill Corbett and Jeff Bradford Admitted to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Tonkon Torp attorneys Sherrill Corbett and Jeff Bradford have been admitted to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The Fellows was established in 1955 as an honor society for attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who…
8.21.2020
Nine Rising Tonkon Torp Attorneys Included on 2021 “Ones to Watch” List
Nine Tonkon Torp lawyers representing nine practice groups have been honored in Best Lawyers' inaugural Ones to Watch directory. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a peer-review honor focused on acknowledging attorneys who have been in private practice…
7.7.2020
26 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2020 Super Lawyers Lists
Twenty-six Tonkon Torp attorneys in nine practice areas have been included in the 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Tonkon Torp partner and bankruptcy authority Albert N. Kennedy has been once again recognized on the Top 50 list of…
7.16.2019
31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2019 Super Lawyers Lists
Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in nine practice areas have been included in the 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists.
2.20.2019
Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2019 JRCLS Conference
Tonkon Torp was a gold sponsor at the 2019 J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) Conference February 14-16 in Seattle, Washington. Jeff Bradford led Tonkon's involvement with the event; he serves on the JRCLS Oregon Chapter Board of Directors as…
11.13.2018
Jeff Bradford Accepted into Leadership Portland
Tonkon Torp litigation attorney Jeff Bradford was accepted into the 2019 class of Leadership Portland, an annual program offered by the Portland Business Alliance (PBA) to cultivate and develop community leaders. Each year, PBA selects rising…
5.25.2018
Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2018 Federal Bar Association Dinner
Tonkon Torp was a platinum sponsor at the Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter annual dinner on May 24. Tonkon's participation in the event was organized by Christopher Pallanch, President-Elect of FBA Oregon, and Jeff Bradford, also a member of…
4.27.2018
Tonkon Torp Hosts J. Reuben Clark Law Society Luncheon
Tonkon Torp hosted the Oregon chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) for a lunch at our office on April 26. The lunch featured a speech by Margaret Hunt, CEO of Special Olympics Oregon.
5.26.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2017 FBA Dinner
Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the Federal Bar Association's annual dinner on May 25. The sponsorship was organized by Chris Pallanch and Jeff Bradford, both members of FBA Oregon's board of directors, with Chris serving as its Vice President. At…
10.14.2016
Jeff Bradford Models for Dress for Success
Jeff Bradford was a model at the Dress for Success fashion show event held by Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) on October 13. Eight Tonkon attorneys attended the event which was a fundraiser for the Oregon chapter of Dress for Success, a nonprofit…
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Publications & Presentations
“Venue” Chapter, Oregon Civil Pleading and Litigation (2020 Edition), Oregon State Bar
"Contract Boilerplate and Oregon Common Law," OSB Business Law Section, Annual Seminar, November 2015