Stoel Rives

Stoel Rives

Corporate and litigation law firm services

Overview

Stoel Rives is a U.S. corporate and litigation law firm that serves business clients with high-quality legal services across deals, disputes, compliance, and counseling. Its services span multiple practice areas, including project finance and the energy and natural resources sectors, and it supports clients through complex transactions and regulatory challenges. The firm operates from ten offices across Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Utah, and Washington, D.C., enabling nationwide reach with local insight. Unlike firms that focus on a narrow niche, Stoel Rives combines corporate and litigation capabilities with deep sector knowledge in energy, natural resources, and project finance, giving clients a full-service partner for both deals and disputes. The goal is to help clients solve their most complex business challenges by delivering practical, transaction- and dispute-focused legal solutions that align with their objectives and risk tolerance.

About Stoel Rives

Simplify's Rating
Why Stoel Rives is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Legal

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

1907

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What believers are saying

  • Stoel secured a $6.5 million Idaho verdict and a 2026 $10 million defamation win.
  • 2025 and 2026 partner additions strengthened litigation, IP, real estate, and healthcare coverage.
  • Aypa Power's $1.5 billion financing and 29 Best Law Firms rankings signal demand.

What critics are saying

  • Seattle relocation to Tower 1201 in 2026 disrupts recruiting and client continuity.
  • BigLaw competition for energy and environmental talent compresses margins in Stoel's core markets.
  • Washington, Oregon, and California specializations expose Stoel to regional downturns and client concentration.

What makes Stoel Rives unique

  • Stoel Rives ranked nationwide in Chambers 2026 for Environment and Renewables.
  • The firm spans 10 cities, including Seattle, Portland, Boise, Minneapolis, and D.C.
  • Nine 2026 partners spread across Corporate, Energy, Environmental, and Litigation practices.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Remote Work Options

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Company News

Stoel Rives LLP
Jun 3rd, 2025
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Oregon Ethan Knight Joins Stoel Rives as a Litigation Partner in Portland

PORTLAND, ORE. - Stoel Rives, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced Ethan Knight, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, has joined the firm's Portland office as a partner in the firm's Litigation group.

Bloomberg Law
Jan 21st, 2025
Stoel Rives Adds Heather Antoine as Technology, IP Partner

Stoel Rives adds heather Antoine as technology, IP partner.

LawFuel
Jan 7th, 2025
Stoel Rives Grows Southern California Real Estate Practice with Addition of Partner Kirsten Worley

SAN DIEGO (January 6, 2025) - Stoel Rives, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced the addition of Kirsten Worley, a construction and real estate partner, in the firm's Real Estate and Construction group in San Diego, California.

Stoel Rives LLP
Jan 7th, 2025
Susan Kimble Joins Stoel Rives' Seattle Health Care Team

Stoel Rives LLP announced today that Susan L. Kimble joined the firm's Seattle office as Of Counsel in the Health Care group.

Stoel Rives LLP
Dec 12th, 2024
Stoel Rives Ranked No. 1 Law Firm on Oregon's 'Most Admired Companies' List

Stoel Rives LLP is honored to be named by the Portland Business Journal as Oregon's no. 1 "Most Admired Company" in the "Law" category.

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