Zina Nichols

Ivan M. Karmel is a seasoned attorney with more than three decades of experience in both state and federal courts, specializing in complex family law and civil litigation matters. His practice encompasses a broad range of legal issues including dissolution of marriage, child support and parenting time modifications, defamation, wrongful death, personal injury, construction defect, product liability, medical malpractice, and toxic torts. He has represented high-profile clients such as Capitol Properties LLC, the Western Conference of Teamsters, DMI Investments Corporation, and the Portland Music Company. Notably, Mr. Karmel secured the largest verdict in Oregon state history for a non-public person in a defamation case. With over 100 jury trials to his name, he combines practical experience with cumulative insight to provide competitive and competent representation.