Paul Conable

Paul Conable is a partner and trial lawyer at Tonkon Torp LLP, with more than 20 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and governmental organizations in complex disputes. He handles contract and investment disputes, government investigations, trust, probate, business law, environmental litigation, shareholder conflicts, fiduciary matters, SEC enforcement, and regulatory proceedings. He has tried significant cases in Oregon and across the country, combining detailed preparation with strategic advocacy in high-stakes commercial and public law matters for clients nationwide.

Paul earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Lewis & Clark Law School. He earned his M.S. from Ohio State University and his B.A., cum laude, from Tufts University. He is admitted in Oregon and Washington, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the US District Court for the District of Oregon, and the US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in federal proceedings and appeals.

Paul has secured major results in business, environmental, investment, and contract disputes. He prevailed in a federal trial concerning ownership of $9 million in agricultural products and won a multi-million-dollar jury verdict involving an investment fund. He has also defended a utility in a $500 million class action, handled shareholder and fiduciary disputes, represented governmental entities, and litigated complex matters involving development fees, property rights, and environmental cleanup nationwide.

Paul Conable was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2024. Chambers USA has recognized him for general commercial litigation, while Best Lawyers has honored him for commercial, environmental, and securities litigation. He was named 2026 Portland Lawyer of the Year for environmental litigation and has also received Oregon Super Lawyers recognition. His practice reflects extensive courtroom experience, strategic judgment, and sustained professional leadership nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Tonkon Torp LLP
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Lewis & Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tufts University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)