Welcome To Farleigh Wada Witt

Where smart trumps big

Farleigh Wada Witt was formed in 1981 with one purpose and a world of ambition. Our mission then was the same as it is today: To provide timely and effective legal service and guide clients to success in a competitive marketplace. We combine wisdom and creativity to solve client problems and use experience and technology to deliver insightful legal advice, in hours instead of weeks.

Featured Items

NEWSLETTER 6/12/2013

FWW Employment Alert - New Oregon Law Provides Social Media Privacy to Employees

House Bill 2654 prohibits Oregon employers from requiring or requesting access to employees' and job applicants' social media accounts.

NEWS 6/3/2013

Sustainability at Work Awards Silver Certification to FWW

Farleigh Wada Witt has achieved Sustainability at Work's silver certification and is recognized for its leadership helping make Portland one of the cleanest, most sustainable cities in the country.

ARTICLE 6/1/2013

A Dangerous Intersection

Most credit unions have confidentiality policies that prohibit unauthorized disclosures of financial matters concerning members and credit union business.

NEWS 5/20/2013

FWW Awarded 2013 JDRF Hope Award

Farleigh Wada Witt received the 2013 Hope Award from the Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

From La Dolce Vita to Down Under . . .

When Michelle Bertolino is not representing creditors in collection matters and protecting their rights in bankruptcy, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling the world. Two memorable adventures include visiting her relatives in Italy and exploring the vastness of Australia. Michelle represents clients throughout the U.S. in collection, foreclosure and consumer bankruptcy matters pending in Oregon and Washington, and helps them travel safely and smoothly through economic turbulence.