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Erin Thenell

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Insurer’s Broad Duty to Defend in Oregon, and the Recent Ruling in State of Oregon v. Pacific Indemnity Company

Oregon law mandates a broad duty to defend, requiring insurers to provide legal representation to their policyholders whenever there is a potential for coverage under ...

Construction Contracts and The Uniform Commercial Code: When Does it Apply and Understanding the Pre-Dominant Factor Test

The Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) replaces the common law in many commercial transactions, providing provisions and a framework governing the conduct of business.  The UCC ...

Erin is a recent addition to Ahlers Cressman & Sleight, PLLC.  Ms. Thenell has eight years of extensive litigation experience specializing in liability defense and disputes. She spent the first eight years of her career defending large corporations, lender creditor rights, and insurance defense and coverage.  Ms. Thenell also had the opportunity to work on construction matters throughout her career.  She has defended her clients in trial and obtained successful decisions in her clients’ favor that have been upheld on appeal.

As a result of her success and litigation expertise, Ms. Thenell has been named to the “Ones to Watch” list for the last three years (2021-2024) in Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers, an award voted on by her peers.

Ms. Thenell attended Gonzaga University where she achieved her B.A. in Political Science.  She is an avid Gonzaga basketball fan and loves Seattle Sports, especially the Seattle Kraken.  She was born and raised in Seattle and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

  • Seattle University School of Law, 2016
  • Gonzaga University, B.A. Political Science, 2013
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