Atty. Eric A. Kekel
Eric Kekel is a partner at Dunn Carney who leads the Insurance Defense Team. His practice focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury defense, insurance defense and insurance coverage.
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Eric A. Kekel is an attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practforg at Dunn Carney LLP. Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric Kekel is a partner at Dunn Carney who leads the Insurance Defense Team
- His practice focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury defense, insurance defense and insurance coverage
- Eric handles an array of litigated matters, including construction claims, business and contract disputes, products liability, and a variety of personal injury defense
- Eric has special expertise in defending construction defect and design claims, many involving complex design and engineering issues, mechanical system issues and moisture penetration
- He has represented developers, architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors
- As the high-rise market has grown in Oregon and Washington, Eric has been at the forefront of defending high-rise construction and design defect claims
- He was among the first to defend high-rise construction defect claims with his representation of the developers involved in Portland’s South Waterfront
- With entirely different issues surrounding high-rise and low-rise development, Eric is well-known for his experience with both
- Clients consistently rely on Eric to fully and fairly evaluate the liability and damages of a case
- claims have ranged from a few hundred thousand dollars to more than $120 million
- Before he gets to the office, Eric has for years started his morning with a run
- He is an avid supporter of both the Oregon State Beavers football team and the Linfield Wildcats football team
- In the fall he is often on the road to root for them
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practforg law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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