2025 Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selections
We are proud to announce the selection of John E. Pollino and Tammy M. Dentinger to the 2025 Oregon Super Lawyers list and Breanna L. Thompson to the 2025 Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in Oregon. The Rising Stars list recognizes the top 2.5% of attorneys in Oregon who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are research-driven, peer-influenced rating services of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
John E. Pollino has been named on the Super Lawyers list for the past 10 consecutive years. His practice focuses on professional liability defense. Mr. Pollino has been a shareholder of the firm since 1997 and served as the firm’s managing officer from 2005 to 2009. He’s also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.
Tammy M. Dentinger has been selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers list since 2007. Ms. Dentinger has been practicing family law since 1994 and became a shareholder in 1999. She also served as the firm’s managing officer from 2012 to 2014 and is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Breanna L. Thompson has been defending medical professionals and business owners since 2015. She been a shareholder of the firm since 2021, and serves on the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel’s Board of Directors.
John E. Pollino
Shareholder
John Pollino approaches his cases with the qualities most valued in a seasoned litigator: pragmatism, integrity, and clear-eyed strategic insight. Known for his exceptional listening skills and thoughtful approach, John puts his clients’ needs first and helps them find meaningful resolutions — often after traditional avenues of dispute resolution have been exhausted. His clients trust him to navigate complex litigation, including trial, with confidence and composure.
Tammy M. Dentinger
Shareholder
Tammy Dentinger practices divorce and family law with the understanding that nearly anything can arise in the course of a case. Her clients trust her to manage complex and deeply personal matters with empathy, steadiness, and exceptional knowledge of the field — from custody disputes to child and spousal support to business valuations.
Breanna L. Thompson
Shareholder
Breanna Thompson’s philosophy centers on solving problems, not complicating them. She takes a genuine interest in understanding each client's specific goals so she can design the most effective path forward. With this perspective, Breanna works collaboratively to resolve legal issues efficiently and thoughtfully for medical professionals, organizations, and employers.