With over 25 years of experience, Adam Rose founded and now leads Rose Law Firm. Adam has substantial experience with complex corporate arrangements, mergers & acquisitions, business ownership succession, corporate governance, distributor/supplier agreements, joint venture relationships, and fiduciary duty advising. Adam also has provided strategic support and counsel in numerous ownership dispute matters: shareholder/partnership disputes, minority shareholder rights, derivative actions, and corporate dissenters’ rights cases.
Prior to forming the Rose Law Firm in 2012, Adam was a shareholder in the corporate practice group at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC. Adam has represented clients in Oregon, Washington, and around the United States and is regularly called on to speak to business owners, lawyers, CPAs, and other professionals.
Adam graduated with his J.D. in 1997 from Harvard Law School and is licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington, and the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon.
With nearly 25 years of practicing in all areas of business and commercial litigation, Heather Harriman heads up the litigation team at Rose Law Firm. Heather’s practice currently focuses on business litigation, business divorce, commercial litigation and arbitration, mediation, and contract disputes. She is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer skilled at resolving all types of business and commercial disputes, having tried, arbitrated, and mediated a multitude of cases at the state and federal levels throughout Oregon and Washington.
Heather received her J.D. in 1999 and graduated cum laude from Western New England University School of Law, having served on Law Review as a Junior Staff Member and Note Editor.
Heather is a licensed attorney in Oregon. Heather was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2020 and 2021 for Business Litigation and a Rising Star in 2012 and 2014.
Since joining the Rose Law Firm in 2015, Brian Riske has developed a passion for providing clients with estate planning, tax planning, and corporate law solutions. Brian excels at translating legal complexities into plain language and helping clients make informed decisions regarding their business and estate plans.
Before joining the legal profession, Brian gained a strong appreciation for practical solutions while working in the farming and manufacturing industries. His clients benefit from his bottom-line approach to resolving issues.
Brian graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2015 with a certificate in Federal Tax Law.
Each year, the Super Lawyers list recognizes the top attorneys in each state, with this issue focusing on Oregon; the lawyers recognized are those who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. A selection process involves independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Each year, five percent of attorneys are named to the Super Lawyers list.
A vital purpose of the magazine is to spotlight some of these exceptional lawyers. Their peers have recognized them as leading lawyers and rising stars in Oregon. We are delighted that this respected organization and our peers have recognized the work of our Attorneys and Firm.
At Rose Law Firm, we strive to provide high-level strategic legal advice on complex matters, often involving the intersection of family, business, and wealth. This recognition reflects our dedication to offering high-level legal advice and helping clients meet their needs. Thank you to everyone who has helped us get here— We look forward to continuing to help you achieve your goals and exceed them!
Rose Law Firm specializes in Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Transitions Law, Business Owner Disputes, and General Commercial Law.
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