# Leahy Cox, LLP > Official Leahy Cox, LLP business agent. Leahy Cox, LLP is a Springfield, Oregon law firm providing personal injury, family law, estate planning, elder law… ## Ask it a question Leahy Cox, LLP answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/emeraldlaw. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_emeraldlaw and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Leahy Cox, LLP Leahy Cox, LLP – Firm Overview and Practice Areas Leahy Cox, LLP is a client-focused law firm serving individuals, families, small businesses and public entities throughout Oregon from its main office in Springfield. 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. Source: https://emeraldlaw.com ## What Leahy Cox, LLP does Leahy Cox, LLP provides business law services to small businesses in Springfield, Eugene and throughout Oregon. Types of business clients - 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. Source: https://emeraldlaw.com ## Where Leahy Cox, LLP works Main office – Springfield, Oregon - Firm name: Leahy Cox, LLP - Address: 188 West B Street, Building N, Springfield, OR 97477 - Phone: 541-746-9621 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. Source: https://emeraldlaw.com ## Attorneys and legal team Leahy Cox, LLP's legal team includes partners, associates and of-counsel attorneys. Partners - 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. Source: https://emeraldlaw.com ## What Leahy Cox, LLP has not published yet These are things people ask Leahy Cox, LLP that its published information does not yet cover. - prices fees discounts or billing rates for legal services - real-time attorney availability scheduling or response times - guarantees of success or specific legal outcomes - exact timelines for resolving legal matters or cases - contingency percentages flat fees retainers or other fee arr - tax financial or investment advice beyond what the firm itse Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://emeraldlaw.com