Supreme Court reverses Kidnap II conviction

On September 25, 2025, the Oregon Supreme Court reversed our client’s Kidnap II conviction, finding that the trial court should have granted the defense’s motion for judgment of acquittal. The client was accused of dragging his wife out of the house and not letting...

Hoevet Olson welcomes Amanda Garty

Hoevet Olson is excited to announce our newest attorney, Amanda Garty! Amanda is an experienced trial litigator and appellate practitioner, and her skill set and specialized legal expertise will greatly complement our team. Welcome, Amanda!

Indictment dismissed in tax fraud case

On September 21, 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office dismissed an indictment that charged our client with willfully failing to account for and pay over to the IRS payroll taxes owed by an LLC.  Ron Hoevet and Megan McVicar presented a PowerPoint to the prosecutors that...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONORABLE CELIA HOWES!

Her friends and colleagues at Hoevet Olson congratulate Celia for her appointment to the Multnomah County Circuit Court bench!  We will be sad to see her go, but are very proud and excited for her. “Celia Howes will contribute a sharp intellect, impeccable work ethic,...