Steven F. Cade

Steven F. Cade is a partner at Sussman Shank LLP whose practice centers on litigation, business law, employment, real estate and land use, and trusts and estates. He represents businesses and individuals in state and federal courts, handling commercial finance disputes, closely held business conflicts, construction matters, trade secret and unfair competition claims, and judgment enforcement. Cade also works on probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and trust disputes.

Cade earned his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif, and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of the Pacific. He is admitted in Oregon and Washington, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His background supports a detail-focused approach to complex litigation and appellate matters.

Cade has handled significant construction, commercial, agricultural, and appellate disputes. His representative work includes helping secure a trial verdict exceeding $1 million for an industrial welding company, defending a property developer against a $20 million construction claim, and negotiating a seven-figure settlement involving long-standing membership agreements tied to real estate. He has also represented clients in creditor disputes, shareholder conflicts, employment cases, probate proceedings, and judgment collection matters.

Steven F. Cade was recognized by Oregon Super Lawyers for Business Litigation in 2026. He serves on the executive committees of the Oregon State Bar’s Business Litigation Section and Agricultural Law Section and belongs to several other professional organizations. His litigation practice combines courtroom and appellate experience with practical attention to facts, procedure, and business considerations, helping clients navigate disputes across a broad range of industries and legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sussman Shank LLP
• Member, Oregon State Bar, Business Litigation sc
• Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Clackamas County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of the Pacific
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)