Joseph A. Rohner IV

Joseph A. Rohner IV is a Portland litigator who represents clients in business, contractual, real estate, environmental, commercial, and insurance coverage disputes. He handles matters from pre-litigation through state and federal court proceedings and appellate litigation. He also represents clients in private arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. His approach emphasizes effective solutions, efficient case management, and careful attention to each client’s objectives throughout the litigation process.

Joseph earned his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2006, where he served as an editor of the Oregon Law Review. He received a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.B.A. in Business Management from Boise State University. He also served as a judicial extern in Oregon courts. His education and judicial experience support his analysis of complex disputes, legal strategy, motion practice, and appellate issues.

Joseph has substantial experience with discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, negotiations, arbitration, and trial preparation. He previously practiced at a large litigation-focused firm and later at a regional boutique representing financial institutions and loan servicers. He has obtained favorable rulings on dispositive motions in cases involving product liability, state securities law, the Stored Wire Communications Act, negligence, and premises liability. His background supports practical advocacy across varied commercial disputes.

Joseph A. Rohner IV is admitted in Oregon and Washington and before federal courts in both states. He previously served as a law clerk to Judge Anna J. Brown of the US District Court for the District of Oregon. He also participates in the Multnomah Bar Association and Clark County Bar Association. His litigation background, judicial experience, and familiarity with alternative dispute resolution help clients address complex conflicts through practical legal strategies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Jordan Ramis PC
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Clark County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
•  Boise State University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Boise State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)