Our Philosophy
Increased client accessibility, efficient services, and worldwide responsiveness
Direct access to your attorney when you call
Appropriate use of paralegals and legal assistants
Reasonable legal fees and costs through effective use of technology
Paperless files and cloud-based legal resources
An environmentally sensitive and responsive service provider
A responsive partner in your business, project, or transaction
Our Community
Oregon Business & Industry Legal Plus Program
We are proud to support Oregon Business & Industry by offering its members the opportunity to participate in our Legal Plus program. This service is intended to assist OBI businesses in identifying legal issues and concerns, outlining general legal principals and elements that may apply to their business challenges, and recommending actions and direction for moving forward. Our attorneys are experienced in Oregon business law and practices, employment issues and labor relations, government relations, real property transactions, healthcare and HIPAA compliance, licensing, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Innova Legal Advisors has supported OBI on its Fiscal Policy Board and Employment Practices Board, and is proud to be an OBI member. For more information about OBI and the Legal Plus program, visit: http://www.oregonbusinessindustry.com.
Our Team
The President’s Award for Service, “In recognition of your exceptional service to the Board of Directors and to the citizens of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.”
Attorney
Bob Blackmore
Bob is a highly respected member of the bar and a senior member of the firm, having been consistently named an AV attorney by his peers in recognition of the highest legal and ethical standards. With 35 years of experience, his practice focuses on business and municipal clients, and covers transactional work, such as business formation, contracts, mergers and acquisitions; real estate sales, purchases and leases; development of strategic relationships; governance work with owners, boards of directors, shareholders, partners and executive staff; and all matters related to business and municipal operations. Bob has been involved in the creative development of numerous strategic relationships and cutting-edge business and public/private arrangements. Bob enjoys working with owners of businesses in family restructurings, succession planning, and working with emerging businesses, and has built productive, long-standing attorney-client relationships. Bob enjoys his free time with his family, and a variety of recreational activities, after all, this is Oregon!
Education
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
MBA, Finance
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
B.S., Finance
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Activities & Affiliations
• Oregon State Bar Association, Member
• Washington County Bar Association, Past President
• Washington County Public Affairs Forum, Past President
• Rotary Club, Past President
• City of Lake Oswego Budget Committee, Past Chairman
• City of Lake Oswego Development Review Board, Past Member
• Lewis & Clark Law School Alumni, Past Board Member
• Oregon Business & Industry Fiscal Policy Council, Member
Bar Admissions
• All Oregon courts
• U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Attorney
Ronald Guerra, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Ronald G. Guerra brings a unique and diverse background to representing clients in employment and labor relations matters. Ron is a frequent speaker, writer and trainer on employment and immigration reform and compliance issues. Ron represents clients in federal and state courts and before federal and state administrative agencies, including the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Bard and the U.S. Department of Labor. Prior to obtaining his legal education, Ron worked eleven years for the Whirlpool Corporation in various business management positions and was an Associate Professor of Management for Davenport University.
Education
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY THOMAS M. COOLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor
SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
B.A., Business Administration
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Activities & Affiliations
• Oregon State Bar Association, Member
• Clackamas County Bar Association, Member
• Multnomah Bar Association, Member
• Oregon Business & Industry Employment Council, Member
Bar Admissions
• All Oregon courts
• U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Attorney
Heidi Mason, PHR, SHRM-CP
Heidi Mason represents public and private organizations in employment and labor law matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, Heidi worked as a human resources professional for mid-sized and large corporations. She has hands-on experience in recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, occupational safety, leaves of absence, payroll, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Heidi earned her bachelor's degrees in human resource management and general management from Portland State University and her J.D., cum laude, from Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. She is also PHR and SHRM-CP certified.
Education
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, cum laude
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A., Human Resource Management, General Management
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Activities & Affiliations
• Oregon State Bar Association, Member
• Portland Human Resource Management Association, Board Member
• The Old Church Society, Inc., Board Member
• OGALLA, the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon, Past Board Member
• Society for Human Resource Management, SHRM-CP Certified
• HR Certification Institute, PHR Certified
Bar Admissions
• All Oregon courts
• U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Attorney
Nichole Anglin
Nichole Anglin is an Attorney with Innova Legal Advisors who advises public and private entities on a variety of employment law matters. She has in-depth knowledge of Oregon’s Pay Equity Act and offers practical solutions to some of the most challenging compliance problems. Prior to becoming an attorney, Nichole worked as a paralegal for the City Attorney’s Offices in the City of Sunnyvale and City of San Jose in California. Nichole graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a minor in International Relations, and earned her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law. Nichole is a member of the State of Oregon Bar.
Education
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor
SPELMAN COLLEGE
B.A., Political Science
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Activities & Affiliations
• Oregon State Bar Association, Member
• Multtnomah Bar Association, Member
• RAPID, Board Member
Bar Admissions
• All Oregon courts
paralegal / project administrator
Jessica Mason
Jessica is a paralegal and project administrator with strengths in data analysis and project management. Jessica earned her J.D., cum laude, from Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. Shortly thereafter, she opened a small law firm with a focus on family and juvenile law.
During and prior to law school, Jessica served as Judicial Clerk for the Hon. James L. Fun in Washington County.
Education
LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, cum laude
UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND
B.M., Vocal Performance