About

The view of Mount Hood from Lindsay Hart office library.

Serving Portland, Oregon since 1937


Lindsay Hart, LLP was founded in 1937 by Gunther Krause. Over the past 75 years, we’ve been privileged to serve as litigators and counsel to some of Oregon and Washington’s most successful companies and individuals.

Lindsay Hart is known for attracting and developing an exceptional array of legal talent. Our alumni have gone on to some of the most well-respected leadership positions in the industry, the bar, and government. Two former Lindsay Hart attorneys, Chief Justice Thomas Balmer and Associate Justice Jack Landau serve on the Oregon Supreme Court. Chief Judge Rick Haselton, Judge Robert Wollheim, and Judge Rex Armstrong, all Lindsay Hart alumni, serve on the Oregon Court of Appeals. Other alumni currently serve or have served on Oregon’s District and Circuit Courts. The firm has also produced six presidents of the Oregon State Bar, including current president, Michael Haglund.

Dedicated to our clients


While we are proud of our past, our focus is on the future and forging strong relationships built on trust, skill and client advocacy. Our attorneys strive to develop creative legal strategies using cutting edge, innovative technologies to advance the interests of our clients. Lindsay Hart was founded on the philosophy of providing our clients excellent service while upholding the highest standards of the legal profession. More than 75 years later, strong relationships with our clients remain the cornerstone of our practice.

Full-service Portland law firm


To provide outstanding value to our clients, Lindsay Hart offers a full range of legal services including:

Commercial Litigation Maritime / Longshore
Construction Litigation Medical Malpractice
Corporate / Business Personal Injury
Employment Law Products Liability
Estate Planning Professional Liability
Government Relations Real Estate
Insurance Transportation

To learn more about Lindsay Hart, and to find out how we can help you with your legal matter, please contact us today.