Atty. Gabriel M. Weaver

Atty. Gabriel M. Weaver

Gabe Weaver is a business litigator and trial lawyer. He has broad experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation in state and federal court, and before arbitration panels.

Portland Portland 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Gabriel M. Weaver at a glance

Gabriel M. Weaver is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ball Janik LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), California (2007), and Oregon Idaho Washington (2012). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 2005) and University of Montana (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gabe Weaver is a business litigator and trial lawyer
  • He has broad experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation in state and federal court, and before arbitration panels
  • Mr. Weaver has represented contractors, design professionals, and owners in numerous complex construction disputes
  • His practice also includes assisting financial institutions with troubled loans, workouts, fraudulent transfer allegations, and lender liability claims
  • He has represented domestic and international companies, financial services firms, accounting firms, start-ups, technology companies, directors, and officers in matters involving contract disputes, negligence, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and shareholder derivative complaints
  • Mr. Weaver also represents individuals and estates in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims
  • Mr. Weaver is a member of the Board of Directors of St. Andrew Legal Clinic, a charitable organization that has provided low-cost legal services to low-income families since 1979
  • Prior to joining Ball Janik in 2012, Mr. Weaver was a litigation associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in Los Angeles, California
  • At Milbank, Mr. Weaver was part of the team that successfully spearheaded the largest ever in-court restructuring of a gaming company
  • He also represented insurers and reinsurers in litigation and reinsurance arbitrations involving both property/casualty and life insurance and represented private equity funds in connection with partnership disputes and securities cases
  • Before he joined Milbank, Mr. Weaver was a litigation associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, New York
  • Mr. Weaver is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law, where he was a member of the Boston University Law Review
  • Mr. Weaver enjoys spending his free time with his family and playing tennis in Portland, Oregon
  • Read about his tennis exploits at the Tennis League Network blog
  • Honors Oregon Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, 2015-2016

Practice Areas Explained

Gabriel M. Weaver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gabriel M. Weaver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gabriel M. Weaver

Where is Gabriel M. Weaver's law office located?
Gabriel M. Weaver's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Ball Janik LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gabriel M. Weaver handle?
Gabriel M. Weaver focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Gabriel M. Weaver practiced law?
Gabriel M. Weaver has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Gabriel M. Weaver go to law school?
Gabriel M. Weaver earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Gabriel M. Weaver for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 2005
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2007
Oregon Idaho Washington
Admitted: 2012

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