Atty. Holly N. Winter

Atty. Holly N. Winter

Holly Winter is senior counsel in WSHB’s Portland office. She handles complex civil litigation matters with a focus on employment, construction, catastrophic injury and transportation.

Portland Portland 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Holly N. Winter at a glance

Holly N. Winter is a Senior Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury and employment. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2011). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Willamette University (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Holly Winter is senior counsel in WSHB’s Portland office
  • She handles complex civil litigation matters with a focus on employment, construction, catastrophic injury and transportation
  • Before joining the firm, she spent over ten years as a Deputy District Attorney where she handled a variety of criminal matters that allowed for extensive courtroom and trial experience
  • Holly earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from Willamette University and her law degree from Gonzaga School of Law
  • While in law school, she completed internships with the Washington Attorney General’s Office and the Spokane City Prosecutor’s Office
  • She was a member of the Gonzaga Law Review and served as the Membership Committee Chair
  • She also received multiple CALI Awards for Excellence in her Legal Research and Writing courses
  • In her free time, Holly enjoys watching college football and basketball, reading, and going on adventures with family
  • Newsroom News •WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel Firm News, 1.1.26 Publications •Oregon Court of Appeals Casts Doubt on Viability of Comparative Fault Defense to Habitability Claim Case Updates, 9.30.24 In the News •WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel •Oregon Court of Appeals Casts Doubt on Viability of Comparative Fault Defense to Habitability Claim

Practice Areas Explained

Holly N. Winter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Holly N. Winter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Holly N. Winter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

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 Holly N. Winter

Where is Holly N. Winter's law office located?
Holly N. Winter's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Holly N. Winter handle?
Holly N. Winter focuses on personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Holly N. Winter practiced law?
Holly N. Winter has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Holly N. Winter go to law school?
Holly N. Winter earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact Holly N. Winter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
Willamette University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2011

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