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Hans

Hans N. Huggler

Associate

Hans Huggler resolves his clients’ cases with a practical and courteous approach. A long-time Pacific Northwesterner admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington and Alaska, Hans has experience advocating for individual and business clients in state and federal courts, and believes client service and responsiveness is the foundation of a successful practice.

Hans represents a variety of transportation clients, including shippers, operators, carriers and OEMs in cargo, commercial and tort litigation throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Hans also advises insurers on coverage and represents them in coverage claims in areas including marine, environmental, general commercial, umbrella and excess, life, and group employee benefits.

Along with his concentrations in transportation and insurance, Hans has advocated for clients across a diverse range of matters, including consumer mortgage and banking cases, product liability actions, antitrust class actions, and a range of commercial contract disputes.

Hans’s professional background helps him advocate for his clients effectively in any situation and has helped his clients resolve dozens of disputes out of court. His prior experience in public service and law enforcement make him an effective communicator not only with lawyers and judges but with clients, witnesses and opposing parties as well. Having worked in customer service from a young age, Hans recognizes the value of responsiveness and helping clients understand the often-daunting litigation process. Moreover, his experience as a judicial clerk and extern provide him with insight into how best to persuade the judges and juries who will ultimately decide the outcome of a case.

No matter the case, Hans focuses on driving toward a fair and cost-effective resolution for his clients and enjoys the challenge of helping clients overcome the legal obstacles they face in pursuing thriving lives and businesses.

Professional Experience

U.S. District Court, District of Alaska, Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Sharon L. Gleason (2014-2015)

Lewis & Clark Tax Clinic, Intern (2014)

Lane Powell PC, Summer Associate (2013)

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Judicial Extern to the Honorable Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain (2012-2013)

U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, Law Clerk (2012)

Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Public Safety

Project Coordinator (2008-2012)
Administrative Coordinator (2007-2008)

Hillsboro Police Department, Reserve Police Officer (2008-2011)

Medic North Emergency Services Ltd.

Field Services Manager (2006-2007)
Logistics Coordinator (2006)

Community Involvement

Transportation Lawyers Association

Executive Committee, Representative-at-Large (2020-Present)
Member (2016-Present)

Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, Member (2016-Present)

Portland City Club, Member (2016-Present)

Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter, Member (2014-Present)

Alliance Française de Portland, Member (2016-Present)

Thought Leadership

February 26, 2021News
Huggler Quoted in Law360 Article ‘3 Takeaways From 9th Circ. Virgin Flight Attendants Ruling’
In the News
December 1, 2020Event / CLE
Cutting Edge Transportation Issues for Litigation and Transactional Cases
ProLawCLE | Virtual
September 22, 2020Publication
California Supreme Court Establishes ‘Relevant Connections’ Test to Govern Applicability of Paycheck Disclosure Law to Air Crew Claims
Transportation Legal Update
July 24, 2020News
Lane Powell Expands Anchorage Office With Addition of Huggler and Strong
Firm Announcement
May 26, 2020Event / CLE
Transportation Law: Emerging Legal Issues for Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Boats, Trucks, and Even Robots!
LawPracticeCLE | Webinar
July 9, 2019Event / CLE
Introduction to Transportation Law – It’s a Multi-Modal World Out There
ProLaw CLE | Webinar
March 26, 2019News
Antitrust Team Wins GCR’s ‘Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defense’ Award
Awards & Honors
July 26, 2018Publication
DC Appeals Court Upholds FAA Authority to Establish Safety Standards for Recreational Drones
Transportation Legal Update
April 2, 2018Publication
Law at 30,000 Feet: Who Governs Airline Passenger Rights?
Oregon Business Magazine
March 2, 2018Publication
Ninth Circuit Enforces Marine Insurance Arbitration Clause in Yacht Policy
Transportation Legal Update
October 3, 2017Publication
Bombardier Update
Transportation Legal Update
August 16, 2017Publication
SDNY — Passenger Dropping Bag on Another Passenger While Boarding an ‘Accident’ Under Montreal Convention, Creating Strict Liability for Carrier
Transportation Legal Update
August 16, 2017Publication
DC Circuit — FAA Must Provide Reasoned Basis for Accepting That
Transportation Legal Update
June 15, 2017Publication
Boeing, Bombardier, and the Government of Canada Engage in Escalating Dispute Over Alleged Dumping and Future Purchases of Fighter Jets
Antitrust and Trade Regulation and Transportation Legal Update
May 10, 2017Publication
Marine Insurance
Transportation Legal Update
February 1, 2017News
Huggler Admitted to Washington State Bar
Awards & Honors
August 18, 2016News
Lane Powell Contributes to the World Law Group’s Global Guide to Whistleblowing Programs
In the News
June 15, 2016Event / CLE
Elections Have Consequences: Discussing Employment Law Issues in 2016
Essentials of Employment | Portland, Oregon
September 21, 2015News
Huggler Joins Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group

Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation
ERISA, Life, Health & Disability
Insurance
Transportation
Financial Institutions Litigation & Investigations

Education

Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
- Lead Articles Editor, Lewis & Clark Law Review
The London School of Economics and Political Science, M.S., Criminal Justice Policy, 2006
Oregon State University, H.B.S., Economics and Political Science, cum laude, 2005

Admissions

Oregon
Washington
Alaska
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Honors

"Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation, Transportation (2021)

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