Antonija Krizanac, a trusted legal adviser on construction and government contracts, provides clients with essential guidance to ensure compliance and successful outcomes in their endeavors in the Portland metro area and beyond.
With a strong foundation in construction litigation, dispute resolution, and public contracting rules and procedures, Antonija has demonstrated exceptional expertise in navigating complex legal and commercial issues as they intersect with environmental, employment, and other laws and regulations. She reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts for both private and public entities, providing expert counsel on public bidding rules, prevailing wage laws, and a range of services such as research, document review, discovery, and litigation support. She also has experience in disputes involving construction defects and insurance coverage.
A member of various trade organizations, Antonija is a thought leader on technical issues related to contract and environmental law. She is a former construction professional who draws upon her experience as a project manager in the construction industry to analyze projects from both a legal and client perspective.
Admitted to Practice
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Oregon
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Washington
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U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Education
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J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 2019, cum laude
- Online Journal Editor, Environmental Law Journal
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B.A., History and German Studies, Lewis & Clark College, 2011
Languages
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Croatian, German
Memberships & Affiliations
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- LEED Green Associate
- Multnomah Bar Association
- Design Build Institute of America, Oregon Chapter
Professional Recognition
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- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Construction Law, 2024-2025
Background
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- Associate, Tonkon Torp LLP, Portland, Ore., 2022-2023
- Associate, 2019-2023; Summer Associate & Law Clerk, 2017-2019 – Stoel Rives LLP, Portland, Ore.
- Program Manager, Lockheed Martin, Portland, Ore., 2015-2017
- Project Coordinator, McKinstry Co., Portland, Ore., 2013-2015