Kim McGair Recognized as Best Lawyers® 2027 “Lawyer of the Year”
8/20/2026
Kim McGair has been named a Best Lawyer® 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Portland, Oregon, for Litigation – Banking and Finance law. “Lawyer of the Year” recipients are awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Kim McGair's recognition as Best Lawyers® 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Banking and Finance law. Kim's talent, professionalism, and dogged commitment to achieving outstanding results for our clients have long made her a respected leader within our firm,” says Brian Jolly, Firm President. “Those of us who have had the privilege of working alongside her know just how exceptional she is, and we are pleased to see that excellence recognized publicly through this prestigious honor.”
“Representing Farleigh Wada Witt’s credit union clients has been one of the greatest pleasures of my career,” says Kim. “I appreciate their dedication to member service, affordable financial products and financial literacy. There is no greater compliment than to be recognized by your peers and I’m both honored and humbled by this recognition.”
In addition to her “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, Kim was also selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© 2027 for her expertise in the same area for the third time, Commercial Litigation for the ninth time, and Litigation – Labor and Employment for the fourth time. Kim litigates a wide array of matters, including business disputes, consumer law defense, personal injury defense, real estate litigation, employment defense, and commercial collection. Over the past twenty-eight years she has successfully arbitrated and tried cases for businesses, individuals, and financial institutions, and has assisted many clients in a variety of industries to reach amicable and favorable resolutions to their disputes. Kim also regularly serves as an arbitrator in business and real estate disputes.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Kim McGair's recognition as Best Lawyers® 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Banking and Finance law. Kim's talent, professionalism, and dogged commitment to achieving outstanding results for our clients have long made her a respected leader within our firm,” says Brian Jolly, Firm President. “Those of us who have had the privilege of working alongside her know just how exceptional she is, and we are pleased to see that excellence recognized publicly through this prestigious honor.”
“Representing Farleigh Wada Witt’s credit union clients has been one of the greatest pleasures of my career,” says Kim. “I appreciate their dedication to member service, affordable financial products and financial literacy. There is no greater compliment than to be recognized by your peers and I’m both honored and humbled by this recognition.”
In addition to her “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, Kim was also selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© 2027 for her expertise in the same area for the third time, Commercial Litigation for the ninth time, and Litigation – Labor and Employment for the fourth time. Kim litigates a wide array of matters, including business disputes, consumer law defense, personal injury defense, real estate litigation, employment defense, and commercial collection. Over the past twenty-eight years she has successfully arbitrated and tried cases for businesses, individuals, and financial institutions, and has assisted many clients in a variety of industries to reach amicable and favorable resolutions to their disputes. Kim also regularly serves as an arbitrator in business and real estate disputes.
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