Attorneys
Joshua L. Ross
Joshua L. Ross is a litigator who concentrates on complex business matters, consumer and securities issues, class actions, and contract disputes. Licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Josh represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as in court-mandated and private arbitration. Josh has represented both individuals and businesses in a variety of civil actions, including actions for fraud, unlawful trade practices, breach of contract, professional malpractice, and securities fraud. Josh joined Stoll Berne after clerking for Hon. Rick Haselton of the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Josh believes that community service is an integral part of practicing law and he regularly represents clients through the Legal Aid Domestic Violence Project and volunteers his time to various community activities. The Multnomah Bar Association awarded Josh the 2008 Michael E. Haglund Pro Bono award and the 2010 YLS Award of Merit, and the Daily Journal of Commerce selected Josh for inclusion in its 2010 "Up & Coming Lawyers." In 2010 and 2011, Josh was selected as a "Rising Star" in Oregon Super Lawyers.
Josh grew up in Texas and, before becoming a lawyer, he lived in Jerusalem, Israel, where he attended university, served in the Israel Defense Forces Paratroopers Brigade, and worked as a chef's assistant in a Moroccan restaurant. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter, cooking, cycling, watching movies, and exploring the great Northwest.
Areas of Practice:
Representative Cases:
Consumer Class Action:
* Represents proposed class of health care providers against PPO organization alleging breach of contract.
* Represents proposed class of consumers alleging violation of Oregon and federal consumer statutes in action against national debt negotiation companies.
Consumer Law:
* Negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of an individual seeking damages from a debt collection agency for agency's repeated and improper contacts with the individual, who owed no debt.
* Regularly represents consumers harmed by illegal business practices, including claims under the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
Professional Malpractice:
Negotiated favorable settlement in professional malpractice and securities fraud action against client's former accountant.
Securities/Fraud:
* Successfully represented real estate investment firm in two-week arbitration of multi-million dollar investment claims.
* Represents institutional client in securities fraud litigation against Fortune 500 company.
* Negotiated favorable settlement of fraud-based claims against hedge fund and its general partner, and successfully defeated debtor's attempt to escape obligation through bankruptcy.
* Represented investor with claims against former broker and advisor who defrauded investor and absconded with investment property. Defendant agreed to return entire amount of investment plus interest within months of filing action.
* Successful defense of fraud claims brought by group of investors against real estate investment firm.
* Represents clients harmed by professional malpractice, fraud, and violations of securities laws.
Breach of Contract:
Obtained substantial settlement for investor in action alleging breach of obligation to repay investment losses.
Broker-Dealer Claims:
Regularly represents public investors in securities and financial fraud matters, including in arbitration through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Appellate:
Drafted several briefs filed with the Oregon Supreme Court.
Employment Class Action:
Represents employees in action seeking class-wide recovery for major insurance carrier's failure to pay overtime under FLSA and state laws.
Employment/Shareholder Dispute:
Successfully resolved dispute on behalf of employee and shareholder after litigation of TRO and wrongful termination proceedings against former employer. Case resolved after mediation.
- Stoll Berne; associate, 2005-present
- Hon. Rick T. Haselton, Oregon Court of Appeals; judicial law clerk, 2003-2005
- Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A., with Honors
- Oregon State Bar, 2003
- Washington State Bar, 2008
- United States District Court, Oregon
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
- Oregon State Bar
- Fellow, Oregon State Bar Leadership College, 2010
- Consumer Law Section Executive Committee, 2009-present; Treasurer, 2011-present
- Region 5 Delegate to Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, 2009-present
- OSB/OJD Task Force on Oregon eCourt Implementation, 2008-2009
- Washington State Bar
- Multnomah County Circuit Court, Arbitrator, 2011-present
- Multnomah Bar Association
- Equality Committee, 2010-present
- 2011 OSB Convocation on Equality, Chair, Recognition Sub-Committee
- Recipient of YLS Award of Merit, 2010
- Recipient of the Michael E. Haglund Pro Bono Award, 2008
- Futures Committee, 2008-2010
- Young Lawyers Section Service to the Public Committee, 2006-2008
- Co-Chair, Imprint Program, 2007-2008
- National Association of Consumer Advocates
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Recognition:
- Recognized as "Outstanding Partner" by Lewis and Clark First Year Mentor Program, 2009
- Recognized in Daily Journal of Commerce "Up & Coming Lawyers," 2010
- Recognized as "Rising Star" in Oregon Super Lawyers, 2010 and 2011
- Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Domestic Violence Project
- Volunteer Judge, Classroom Law Project
- Congregation Havurah Shalom, Steering Committee and Corporate Secretary
- Mentor, Lewis and Clark Law School First Year Mentor Program
- Former Volunteer Coach, Classroom Law Project High School Mock Trial Competition
- Multnomah Bar Association Pro Bono Honor Roll
- Former "Big Brother" with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Portland