A practicing lawyer by day and published author by night, Courtney Dippel believes the best trial lawyers, like writers, are outstanding story tellers. Courtney is experienced in a wide variety of litigation matters in both state and federal courts and private arbitrations, including cases involving business torts, commercial contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, real estate litigation, lender liability, fiduciary liability, fraud, commercial foreclosures, receiverships, trade secrets, employment discrimination and professional malpractice.

Courtney is the former Chair for the Procedure and Practice Committee of the Oregon State Bar. As Chair, Courtney was responsible for coordinating the Committee’s comments on proposed legislation, testifying in front of the Oregon State legislature in support of specific bills, and proposing changes in the law for the way lawyers practice.

After receiving a B.A. in Sociology from Hope College, Courtney attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School where she graduated cum laude in 2002. Courtney was selected as an Oregon Rising Star by Oregon Super Lawyers in 2009, 2010, and 2011. She was also chosen by the Daily Journal of Commerce as an Up & Coming Lawyer in 2011.

Courtney serves as judge pro tem for Tualatin Municipal Court.

Professional Memberships

• Owen M. Panner American Inn of Court
• American Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Multnomah Bar Association
• Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Admitted to Practice

• Oregon
• Washington
• U.S. District Court for District of Oregon