Joshua L. Ross is a litigator who concentrates on complex business matters, consumer law, and securities issues. Josh joined Stoll Berne after clerking for Hon. Rick Haselton of the Oregon Court of Appeals. Licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Josh represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as in court-mandated and private arbitration. 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.

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 family, cooking, cycling, watching movies, and exploring the great Northwest.

Areas of Practice:

Appellate

Business Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Class Action Litigation

Securities/Investor/Broker Litigation

Representative Cases :

Representative Cases:

Consumer Class Action:

Represents consumers in unlawful trade practices class action alleging multi-national corporation misrepresented the type and quality of services provided to consumers.

Consumer Class Action:

Represents proposed class of health care providers against PPO organization alleging breach of contract.

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.

Securities:

Represents institutional client in securities fraud litigation against Fortune 500 company.

Securities Fraud:

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.

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.

Professional Experience:

Stoll Berne; associate, 2005-present

Hon. Rick T. Haselton, Oregon Court of Appeals; judicial law clerk, 2003-2005

Education:

Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003

University of Texas at Austin, B.A., with Honors

Admitted to Practice:

Oregon State Bar, 2003

Washington State Bar, 2008

United States District Court, Oregon

United States District Court, Western District of Washington

Professional Activities:

Oregon State Bar

OSB/OJD Task Force on Oregon eCourt Implementation

Consumer Law Section Executive Committee, 2009

Washington State Bar

Multnomah Bar Association

Recipient of the Michael E. Haglund Pro Bono Award, 2008

Futures Committee

Young Lawyers Section Service to the Public Committee, 2006-08

Co-Chair, Imprint Program, 2007-08

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

American Constitution Society

Community Activities:

Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Domestic Violence Project

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