Portland Office

Brad’s practice focuses on litigation and appellate work in state and federal courts with an emphasis on complex litigation, including insurance coverage disputes, construction defect, environmental, business and defense of professionals. His experience includes coverage analysis and litigation of cases arising out of first party property, commercial general liability, professional and other specialty policies. Brad also represents businesses and individuals in a variety of business transactions, real estate and litigation matters. Brad has been involved in numerous complex disputes at the trial and appellate level. His past practice includes service as in-house counsel for a major insurance company.

Jenny-Anne’s practice focuses primarily on the defense of personal injury and property damage claims brought against commercial and personal lines insurers and their insureds. Her practice involves the handling of a wide range of cases, including personal injury negligence, liquor liability, construction defect, product liability and business litigation.

Jenny-Anne has experience taking cases to jury verdicts as a lead trial attorney and has conducted numerous arbitrations and mediations in both Oregon and Washington. Jenny-Anne is also experienced in insurance coverage matters and regularly advises and defends carriers in coverage disputes. In addition, Jenny-Anne routinely helps carriers update policy language to meet state law.

Jenny-Anne’s well-rounded legal background has provided her with the ability to quickly evaluate key issues and identify strategic opportunities in her cases. This enables her clients to prepare for trial efficiently and effectively or pursue favorable early resolution of matters when appropriate.

Prior to law school, Jenny-Anne worked in Washington, D.C. as a federal lobbyist for Fortune 100 clients. Her practice area focused on highly technical issues for chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Jenny-Anne continues to use her lobbying experience pro bono advocating for disability rights at the state and federal levels.

Lizz Esfeld is a Director in the Portland office of Betts Patterson Mines P.S. Lizz has a multi-state practice specializing in business litigation, complex torts, and catastrophic injuries. Lizz has successfully defended clients in multiple federal jurisdictions including the 9th and 7th Circuit as well as in state courts in Illinois, Oregon and Washington. Lizz prides herself in being able to leverage extensive litigation experience into providing her clients not only world class litigation services, but also transactional and corporate advice to help avoid litigation and set themselves up for success.

Lizz received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Truman State University before moving to Chicago for law school, where she participated in DePaul’s Center for Intellectual Property Law program, received multiple accolades in Moot Court and was appointed to the Order of the Barristers. She practiced in Chicago for six years, representing doctors and hospitals among other complex litigation prior to moving to Portland. Her background in the sciences allows her to understand complex issues as well as communicate them effectively to juries.

Lizz volunteers for the Children’s Representation Project where she represents children pro-bono in custody cases in Oregon. Lizz is co-chair of the Roberts’ and Deiz Award Committee through which the Oregon Women Lawyers honor members of the legal community who mentor and promote those from outside the dominate culture. She is also co-founder of the Nepal Pride Project, which works to repatriate stolen works of art and cultural heritage to Nepal.

Representative Cases

• Successfully won an appellate verdict limiting liability for landlords under the Oregon landlord tenant act and limiting liability without certain proof under negligence at the summary judgment stage.
• Successfully won a motion for summary judgment ruling that emotional distress damages are not available under the Oregon landlord tenant act for habitability claims.
• Successfully won a motion for summary judgment in Washington limiting claims against service contract providers.
• Successfully won a motion for summary judgment regarding hot coffee in Oregon and extended caselaw from other parts of the country requiring some additional negligence beyond the temperature of coffee for a claim to be sustained.
• Successfully defeated motion to compel apex depositions of client in Oregon.
• Successfully defended client in discrimination claim in the Western District of Washington.
• Successfully defended against a motion for sanctions regarding video that was overwritten within 10 days of incident and established the standard for maintaining video footage in Oregon prior to notice of litigation.
• Negotiated the purchase and sale of hotels in Oregon and Washington including drafting and review of purchase agreements.
• Obtained a defense verdict in a two-week jury trial involving claims against a primary care physician of malpractice after patient developed endocarditis.
• Obtained summary judgment in Illinois Cook County regarding plaintiff’s practice of law without a license.

Tasha Lyn Cosimo is a Director in the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group, and focuses on estate planning and estate administration, including trust administration and probate, in both Oregon and Washington.

She has been practicing law in Oregon since 2011, and in Washington since 2015, and has been practicing estate planning and administration exclusively since 2020. She has significant experience with the preparation of wills and trusts, formation of business entities, trust administration, and probate administration, including wrongful death probates. She also has experience with minor settlements and preparation of estate tax returns.

Tasha understands that estate planning can be daunting, and estate administration even more so. However, both are essential and best navigated with the support of a skilled, qualified team. Tasha’s goal is to empower clients, ensuring the process is handled with compassion, organization, efficiency, and full legal compliance.

Representative Cases

• Wills – assisted individuals, couples, and families with the preparation, and execution, of wills in Oregon and Washington.
• Trusts – assisted individuals, couples, and families with the preparation, execution, funding, and administration of trusts in Oregon and Washington, including, but not limited to, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, disclaimer/bypass trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts, testamentary trusts, and more.
• Advanced Tax Planning – assisted individuals, couples, and families with advanced tax planning for taxable estates in Oregon and Washington.
• Trust Administration Related to Death – assisted individuals and families with trust administration related to the death of a loved one in Oregon and Washington.
• Ongoing Trust Administration – assisted individuals, couples, and families with ongoing trust administration for revocable and irrevocable trusts, including trust funding in Oregon and Washington.
• Probate – assisted individuals and families with probate administration in Oregon and Washington.
• Simple/Small Estate Affidavits – assisted individuals and families with the Oregon Simple Estate Affidavit process and Washington Small Estate Affidavit process.
• Wrongful Death Only Probate – assisted individuals and families with Oregon wrongful death only probate administration in order to obtain approval of wrongful death settlements.
• No Asset Probate – assisted individuals, insurance carriers, and creditors with Oregon no asset probate administrations.
• Minor Settlements – assisted parents and families with the minor settlement court approval processes in Oregon and Washington.
• Business Formation – assisted individuals, couples, and families with business formation, transfer of assets, and business wrap up, including limited liability companies, in Oregon and Washington.
• Real Estate – assisted individuals, couples, and families with real estate transfers related to estate and business planning in Oregon and Washington.
• Estate Tax Preparation – prepared Oregon, Washington, and Federal estate tax returns.

Publications and Presentations

• Presenter, estate Planning 101 (2025, 2026)
• Presenter, Estate Planning for Mental Health Practicioners (2026)
• Presenter, Kids, Cash, and Court Orders (2026)
• Presenter, Wine, Wealth & Wills (2025)
• Presenter, Estate Checklist: Responsibilities as a Personal Representative or Trustee (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Presenter, SECURE Act 2.0: Why Should You Care? (2023)
• Presenter, Coffee Chat with My Lawyer (2021, 2023)
• Presenter, Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022 (2022)
• Presenter, A Personal Representative and Trustee’s Guide to Probate and Trust Administration (2021)
• Presenter, Roles Relationships: The Estate Executor, Power of Attorney, Agent, and Health Care Representative (2021)
• Presenter, Disclaimer Trusts: The What, Why How (2021)
• Presenter, Oregon Estate Tax How to Minimize It (2021)
• Presenter, Estate Planning to Avoid Probate (2021)
• Presenter, The When, Where, Why and How of Settlements Involving Minors, Estates, and Liens (2019)

Tasha believes that education is essential to feeling confident and empowered in managing your estate plan and/or performing your fiduciary role. She offers presentations to organizations and groups on a pro bono basis. If you’re interested in attending or hosting a presentation, please contact Tasha directly.

Anne Cohen is the Managing Shareholder at Betts Patterson Mines P.S., where she has a multi-state practice that specializes in the defense of complex, multi-party litigation in an insurance defense context.

Anne’s practice has included a broad range of issues:  product liability (including engineered and construction products); the liability of contractors and developers; director and officer/partnership disputes; securities litigation; errors and omissions;  as well as foreclosure, medical malpractice and cyberlaw. Anne has represented a wide variety of businesses across a broad spectrum of claims, including contract and tort-based claims, discrimination, harassment, non-compete and trade secret claims. Her practice has also included representation of international business entities in US-based litigation, as well as the defense of class-action lawsuits.

Anne splits her time between the Portland and Seattle offices and routinely manages a team of lawyers and legal staff to address her clients’ legal and business issues. The goal is always to provide a comprehensive and effective representation while striving for maximum value for legal services provided.

Anne graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law, where her focus was civil litigation. During law school, Anne externed for the Honorable Henry C. Breithaupt of the Oregon Tax Court, and for the Honorable Ann Aiken in District Court for the State of Oregon. Upon graduation, Anne clerked for the Honorable Lyle C. Velure. During the year she clerked, Judge Velure presided over more than 50 jury trials and heard the civil motion docket in Lane County.

Before law school, Anne worked in middle management, with experience in both retail management, the management of fitness/health clubs and food service management.

Anne frequently presents to businesses, insurance companies and trade organizations on a variety of issues. She is available for lunch-and-learn or continuing education presentations and is always open for questions.

Representative Cases

PRODUCT LIABILITY/CONSTRUCTION DEFECT

• Defended a national manufacturer of engineered products used in mechanical systems from multiple and targeted multi-million dollar Product Defect, Consumer Protection Act, Negligence, Breach of Warranty actions. After extensive and rigorous discovery and motion practice, two cases were tried to a jury verdict with favorable results, such that remaining claims were favorably settled.
• Defended a landscaping contractor from claims of defective work, breach of contract and timber trespass relating to an old-growth tree on the property. Five day jury trial resulted in a defense verdict.
• Defended general contractor from claims of construction and product defect in a subrogation arbitration resulting from an overflowing second-floor bathtub. After a decision exonerating the client, attorney fees were awarded in the client’s favor.
• Defended homeowners from claims of construction defect by subsequent purchasers complaining of mold in attic and crawl spaces. Pre-litigation investigation demonstrated that new owners likely caused mold due to the installation of multiple sets of laundry machines that were not properly vented. No suit was filed.

SECURITIES/ EMPLOYMENT

• Defended a health-care technology company in a multi-million dollar action from claims of breach of non-solicitation clause relating to the actions of a former employee who passed away. Via successful dispositive motion practice, summary judgment was granted and later upheld by the Ninth Circuit.
• Defended a technology company in a multi-million dollar action from class action claims that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), as well as Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. After discovery with qualified experts, and several rounds of motion practice we were able to eliminate claims, defeat plaintiff’s claim for summary judgment, and decertify one of the classes such that the remaining claims were settled very favorably shortly before trial.
• Defended technology start-up company from claims made by an employee for improper termination and improper valuation of his stock options. After discovery practice and extensive motion practice, the claims were successfully and favorably resolved.

BREACH OF CONTRACT

• Defended Boys & Girls Club from claims of breach of contract by donor who sought return of his donation. All claims were dismissed at summary judgment.
• Defended pharmacy entity from breach of contract and misrepresentation claims arising from sale of pharmacy business after it had been assigned a Receiver. Worked closely with counsel for Receiver to resolve claims without payment.
• Represented stone quarry business from contentious dispute relating to breach of the lease. Claims were ultimately and favorably resolved via a transaction which allowed for the purchase the land that was the subject of the dispute.