Leahy Cox, LLP

Who we serve

• Individuals and families in Oregon
• Small businesses in a wide range of industries
• Cities, special districts and other public entities in Oregon

Primary practice areas

The firm handles a broad range of civil legal matters, including:

• Personal injury
• Family law and divorce
• Family law mediation
• Estate planning
• Estate administration
• Elder law
• Business law
• Government law
• Probate
• Prosecution law

Approach

• Emphasis on practical, creative solutions rather than "cookie-cutter" answers
• Focus on understanding each client's needs and goals
• Commitment to professional, courteous representation toward clients and opposing parties
• Decades of combined experience across multiple practice areas

Geographic focus

• Based in Springfield, Oregon
• Serves clients in the Springfield–Eugene metropolitan area and throughout Oregon, as appropriate for the matter

For questions about whether your issue is something the firm can assist with, the agent will suggest contacting the office directly for a consultation.

• Small businesses in a variety of industries
• New and existing businesses needing ongoing legal support

Business entity formation

• Advises on selecting and forming an appropriate entity type, such as:
• Partnership
• Limited liability company (LLC)
• Corporation (S-corp or C-corp)
• Assists with foundational documents and needs at the start of a business, which may include:
• Contracts
• Company policies
• Other organizational documents

Buy–sell (buyout) agreements

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates buy–sell agreements (buyout agreements)
• Can address:
• Who may purchase a departing owner's interest
• When a buyout can take place
• How the cost of the interest will be determined

Business disputes

• Represents clients in a variety of business disputes, including:
• Breach of contract disputes
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Disputes related to the dissolution or wind-down of a business
• Focuses on resolving disputes effectively while protecting the client's business and financial interests.

Consultations

• Potential business clients are invited to contact the firm at 541-746-9621 or through the website contact form to discuss scheduling an initial consultation regarding a business matter.

Leahy Cox, LLP represents seniors and their families in elder law matters throughout Oregon.

General focus

• Addresses the unique legal issues that senior citizens may face
• Provides caring, dedicated representation for elderly clients and their loved ones

Medicaid planning

• Advises on Medicaid coverage for:
• Prescriptions
• Medical equipment
• Long-term care services, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes
• Answers questions about Medicaid eligibility
• Provides guidance on steps that can be taken in advance to help ensure eligibility when the time comes

Guardianships and conservatorships

• Guardian: Appointed to make health care and other personal decisions for an individual who no longer has capacity to make those decisions
• Conservator: Appointed to make financial decisions for an incapacitated person

The firm can assist clients who need to seek:

• Guardianship
• Conservatorship
• Or both, for an elderly loved one

The attorneys work to make the guardianship or conservatorship process as clear and manageable as possible for families.

Consultations

• Prospective clients can call 541-746-9621 or use the website contact form to discuss scheduling an initial consultation about an elder law concern.

Leahy Cox, LLP has provided legal counsel to Oregon public entities for more than 50 years.

Types of public clients

• Cities
• Special districts
• Other public entities in Oregon

Public meetings and records compliance

• Advises on compliance with Oregon's Public Meetings Law
• Advises on compliance with Oregon's Public Records Law
• Helps promote transparency and accountability in local government operations

Public contracting

• Provides guidance on:
• Procurement processes
• Bid requirements
• Contract compliance under state and local regulations

Employment and labor issues for public employers

• Assists with:
• Personnel policies
• Collective bargaining matters
• Workplace compliance for public employees

Ordinance and policy drafting

• Drafts and reviews ordinances and policies tailored to the needs of specific communities and agencies

Day-to-day governance support

• Offers practical solutions for:
• Operational questions
• Governance challenges
• Regulatory obligations

Working style and experience

• Decades of municipal law experience
• Emphasis on practical, timely legal solutions
• Works closely with elected officials, administrators and staff
• Dedicated to supporting effective, lawful operations and fostering public trust

Consultations for public agencies

• Public entities can call 541-746-9621 or use the website contact form to discuss how the firm can assist with government law matters.

Additional office – Portland, Oregon

• Address: 80 SE Madison LLC, #240, Portland, OR 97214

How to contact the firm

• Prospective and existing clients can contact the firm by phone at 541-746-9621 or by using the contact form on the firm's website.
• The website may route messages to the appropriate attorney or staff member based on the nature of the inquiry.

Note: The website does not publish specific office hours. The agent should not guess hours and instead encourage callers to use the phone number or contact form to confirm availability or schedule a consultation.

Lists Springfield, Bryan, Madison, and Portland as a location. Names Oregon, Springfield, and Eugene as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Matthew J. Cox – Partner (since 2004)
• Patrick S. Melendy – Partner (since 2012)
• Kay Hyde-Patton – Partner (since 2008)
• Alex E. Gavriilidis – Partner (since 2013)
• Matthew L. Dahlstrom – Partner (since 2018)
• Ryan R. Baker – Partner (since 2019)

Associate

• Bryan C. O'Connell – Associate (since 2022)

Of Counsel

• Erik V. Hasselman – Of Counsel (since 2024)

For details about each attorney's background and practice focus, visitors can view the individual attorney bio pages on the firm's website or contact the firm directly at 541-746-9621.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.