Services & Industries
Education
J.D., University of Michigan Law School
B.A., cum laude, Brigham Young University
Bar & Court Admissions
Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
Utah State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits
Jeff Bradford represents business clients in federal court, state court, arbitration, and mediation. He works both with small, local businesses and national corporations, guiding them through disputes as well as advising them on preventative best practices. He also represents nonprofit clients in litigation and private dispute resolution.
Jeff has tried cases and arbitrated disputes regarding contracts and commercial transactions, duties of directors and officers, shareholder rights, class actions, business torts, and professional malpractice. Jeff regularly defends businesses facing class action lawsuits in federal court alleging violations of the TCPA. He advises healthcare clients regarding ownership structure and the corporate practice of medicine. Jeff also represents podcasters, performers, and entertainers. He serves as Tonkon Torp’s associate general counsel.
Before attending law school, Jeff was manager of training services for BrainStorm, Inc., a Utah-based software training company.
Representative Matters
Commercial Farm Partnership
Won a jury verdict on claims of breach of contract and unjust enrichment between two former business partners, following a four-day trial.
Regional Grocery Retailer
Won an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a regional grocery retailer against its supplier, following a five-day arbitration hearing in front of a three-judge panel.
Commercial Farm Manager
Won an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a farm management company against the farm’s owners, following a six-day arbitration hearing.
National Mortgage Lender
Defeated class certification and won summary judgment in TCPA class action matter.
Commercial Tenant
Obtained an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a local landlord against a commercial tenant.
Construction Company
Secured an arbitration award, including attorney fees, on contract claims brought by a national distribution company against a construction company.
National Franchise
Defended a national franchise company in federal court and worked on team that obtained summary judgment on claims brought by an out-of-state franchise owner.
Nonprofit Organization
Prevailed in a bench trial for a Portland-based nonprofit organization asserting claims against both local and state agencies, including attorney fees.
Software Company
Served on team that successfully tried trade secret claims in federal court.
Featured Work
Tonkon Torp Wins Arbitration for Cannabis Farm Manager
Tonkon Torp has secured an award of $647k for a cannabis farm management company based on its work in 2017. 2017 was the first year a large number of outdoor cannabis farms were licensed by the OLCC. This combined with favorable weather conditions resulted in a record bumper crop, and the wholesale price of sungrown cannabis dropped by more than half.
Community Involvement & Activities
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Member
Oregon State Bar Litigation Section
Executive Committee Member
Portland Business Alliance
Leadership Portland Class of 2019
Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter
Former Member, Board of Directors
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Recent News
Tonkon Torp Celebrates Grand Reopening at Wells Fargo Center
On September 25, nearly 200 Tonkon Torp attorneys, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to celebrate the firm’s grand re-opening at the Wells Fargo Center. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson was in attendance to aid in the festivities. Andrew Hoan, President & CEO of the Portland Metro Chamber, presided over a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony led by Tonkon torp Managing Partner Anna Sortun, immediate past Managing Partner Kurt Ruttum, and Tonkon Torp partners Jeff Bradford and Kimberlee Stafford, all who played key roles in managing the firm’s move.
Best Lawyers in America Names 15 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2026 Ones to Watch List
Fifteen Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 18 practice groups have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Ones to Watch directory. Best Lawyers Ones to Watch is a peer-review honor roll that acknowledges the professional excellence of attorneys who have been in private practice for less than 10 years.
Best Lawyers in America Names 15 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2025 Ones to Watch List
Fifteen Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 17 practice groups have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Ones to Watch directory. Best Lawyers Ones to Watch is a peer-review honor that acknowledges the professional excellence of attorneys who have been in private practice for less than 10 years.
Best Lawyers in America® Names 17 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2024 Ones to Watch List
Seventeen Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 18 practice groups have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Ones to Watch directory. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a peer-review honor that acknowledges the professional excellence of attorneys who have been in private practice for less than 10 years.
39 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2023 Super Lawyers Lists
Thirty-nine Tonkon Torp attorneys in 12 practice areas have been included in the 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists.
Publications & Presentations
“Venue” Chapter, Oregon Civil Pleading and Litigation (2025 and 2020 Editions), Oregon State Bar
“Employment Contracts” Chapter, Damages in Oregon (2024 and 2016 Editions), Oregon State Bar
“Venue” Chapter, Oregon Civil Pleading and Practice (2014 Edition), Oregon State Bar
“Contract Boilerplate and Oregon Common Law,” OSB Business Law Section, Annual Seminar, Nov. 2015