PORTLAND, Ore. – Tonkon Torp attorney Paul Balmer is serving as Co-Chair of the firm’s Public Policy, Government Affairs & Disputes Practice Group alongside Maureen McGee.
“I’m excited to co-lead this talented team with Maureen and build on the group’s strong record of helping clients navigate the intersection of law, public policy, and government,” said Balmer. “These matters often require a combination of strategic advocacy, regulatory insight, and litigation experience, and I look forward to bringing our team’s broad capabilities to bear for our clients.”
Balmer is an Of Counsel attorney in Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department. He represents businesses, public entities, and individuals in complex civil disputes and public policy litigation in state and federal court. His practice includes constitutional and First Amendment litigation, government investigations and regulatory proceedings, election law matters, and ballot title challenges. Before becoming an attorney, Balmer spent several years working on politics and public policy in the Washington, D.C., office of Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
Tonkon Torp’s Public Policy, Government Affairs & Disputes Practice Group helps clients navigate their interactions with government at every stage—from developing legislation and engaging with policymakers to navigating agency proceedings, responding to enforcement actions, and litigating disputes involving government entities.
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Tonkon Torp LLP is a leading business and litigation law firm serving public companies, substantial private enterprises, entrepreneurial businesses, and individuals throughout the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1974, the firm provides practical legal counsel across a broad range of business, transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. Learn more at tonkon.com.
