Pilar French

Pilar French is a diligent yet tenacious advocate for her clients, representing clients in complex commercial litigation and counseling them on crisis management and emergency remedies. During her 25-year law practice, Pilar has litigated high-stakes matters for a variety of clients including software providers, retailers, manufacturers, accountants, product distributors, and financial institutions. In addition to having significant experience in defending against government enforcement actions, Pilar has extensive experience in matters involving the financial and banking industry and has received annual recognition for her work by The Best Lawyers in America since 2013. She was named Portland Lawyer of the Year for banking and finance litigation by Best Lawyers in 2022 and is also recognized in Chambers USA and Super Lawyers Magazine. Pilar brings project management skills to complex consumer, real estate and government enforcement litigation and is a Lean Sigma Yellow Belt. Before joining the firm in 1999, Pilar worked as an assistant attorney general for the Oregon Department of Justice. While there, she represented the state in national and local cases involving enforcement of Oregons Unlawful Trade Practice Act, Oregons Public Records Law, and matters concerning civil rights violations or claims of discrimination. Since leaving the Oregon Department of Justice, Pilar has continued representing clients in these areas pro bono. Show More Services Litigation Consumer Financial Services Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Class Action Litigation Mediation and Arbitration Product Liability and Mass Tort Environment and Natural Resources Government Affairs and Public Policy White Collar Defense and Investigations Climate Change and Sustainability State Attorneys General Banking and Financial Services Manufacturing and Consumer Products State Attorneys General Consumer Finance Response Team