J.W. represents large and small businesses, U.S. and foreign corporations and boards of directors, cities, special districts, port authorities and individuals in the areas of environmental and natural resources law, ocean law, administrative law and regulatory compliance, water rights, mining law, health and safety, energy and transportation development, general commercial law and litigation. J.W. has significant trial experience having lead litigation in thirty-eight States and three U.S. Territories. His litigation practice includes major case litigation in the areas of commercial law, civil rights, environmental law (both civil and criminal), real property, land use, regulatory law and the full range of natural resources issues. J.W.'s environmental practice has included the representation of clients in fifteen foreign nations around the globe. J.W. focuses on providing innovative, cost-effective and cost-reducing counseling and litigation to the regulated community.

During the last 45 years, J. William (Bill) Savage has represented hundreds of individuals who have suffered serious injuries and trauma from auto accidents, medical negligence, sex abuse and other wrongful acts. Bill has represented people of all ages, from young children to adults, who have been injured or traumatized. Bill has been successful in recovering millions of dollars in a wide variety of cases. These have included actions against state governments for inadequate supervision of sex offenders, actions against public figures for violence against women, and actions against hospitals and doctors for medical negligence. Bill is an active member in state and national trial lawyer associations. In 1999, Bill was one of 48 attorneys who were invited to attend Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College at the Thunderhead Ranch in Wyoming. The 31-day college brought together some of the best trial lawyers in America, including Morris Dees, Milton Grimes, Paul Luvera and Gerry Spence. The Trial Lawyers College is a personal and professional experience that few trial lawyers have been privileged to attend. Bill grew up in Seattle, Washington. His father was a tool and die machinist. His mother worked as a secretary at the University of Washington. Bill graduated from the University of Washington in 1973, and he attended law school in Oregon at the Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. Bill attained his law degree in 1977. Bill is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Oregon as well as all state courts in the State of Washington, and the US District Court of the Western District of Washington. He is also admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Bill has been active in local, state and national bar associations. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Law and has earned an AV Rating, the top professional rating for both legal skill and integrity, from Martindale-Hubble, the leading lawyer evaluation service in the nation. Bill is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Licensed to practice in Oregon State Courts and U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, Alaska State Courts, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Aggressive advocate for victims of sex abuse, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and Mass torts including: IVC Filters, Bair Hugger warming blankets, Risperdal, stryker hip recall cases, and other Mass torts. Valuable experience as a personal injury defense attorney working with several major insurance companies throughout the country. Additionally, many years ago, experience with a major insurance company as a claims specialist handling personal injury claims. J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence), Willamette University College of Law. Obtained a certificate from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center at Willamette University College of Law.

Attorney Jason Short is proud to provide professional legal representation to his clients facing both criminal and non-criminal matters throughout Oregon. Prior to starting his own law firm, Short Law Group PC, Jason worked for nearly 8 years as a Deputy District Attorney for Washington County, Oregon. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Jason became a skilled trial attorney, trying over 160 cases. This experience has given Jason an intricate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of criminal cases, as well as the prosecution strategies.

Jason Short is an accomplished trial lawyer who can provide guidance to anyone feeling like they are buried in legal problems. Jason is proud to provide quality legal representation to his clients facing both criminal and non-criminal matters throughout Oregon. Prior to starting the Short Law Group, P.C., Jason worked for nearly 8 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Oregon. As a former prosecutor, he gained extensive trial experience trying over 160 cases to juries and judges and handling over 6,000 cases. These cases ranged from Drunk Driving and DUIIs, misdemeanors, felonies and serious Measure 11 cases. He has even represented attorneys in court facing criminal charges. Jason also gained experience by working as an intern in the United States Attorney’s Office in Portland where he tried cases in Federal Court. Additionally, Jason gave several trainings on search and seizure law to new police officers and sheriff’s deputies and can now apply this valuable knowledge to his clients faced with similar legal issues. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Jason opened his own law practice and successfully grew the practice by earning the respect of judges and attorneys throughout the region. He has a reputation for being honest, loyal, helpful and fair. These experiences, both in and outside the courtroom, have given Jason an intricate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both criminal and civil cases, as well as the strategies used by the opposing counsel. His knowledge of the criminal justice system offers you a unique opportunity to understand the best approaches in dealing with your particular legal situation. Jason has been named to “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers” List. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only national organization composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. Salem DUI Lawyer & Criminal Defense Attorney Jason Short was selected in 2014, 2015 and 2016 to join this distinguished group of trial lawyers. As a certified pistol instructor and member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Jason Short is also one of Portland’s most esteemed gun rights restoration attorneys. Jason can provide specific legal knowledge and personal experience regarding gun rights, gun ownership and self-defense issues involving firearms.