Our Team

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Susan Ford

Principal / Attorney

Susan L. Ford is the founder of Res Nova Law, bringing over 25 years of experience to her clients. A former shareholder at one of Portland’s largest law firms, Susan created Res Nova Law to offer clients big-firm expertise with the personal attention they deserve. She focuses on estate planning, business formation and operations, contracts, intellectual property, and dispute resolution—always working to help clients avoid litigation when possible.

Admissions:

  • State Courts of Oregon
  • State Courts of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Education:

  • J.D. – Georgetown University Law Center
  • Ford Foundation Fellow in International Studies to the United Nations
  • M.S. in Foreign Service – Georgetown University
  • B.S. – Northwestern University

Civic & Professional Involvement:

  • Oregon Entrepreneurs Network – Service Provider Member (2016–Present)
  • Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Clark County (2022–Present)
  • Member, Oregon State Bar Estate Planning Section (2022–Present)
  • Past Chair, Oregon State Bar Business Litigation Executive Committee (2019–Present)
  • Leaders and Executives Across Professions (LEAP) (2018–2020)
  • Oregon Trial Advocacy College (2019)
  • Oregon State Bar House of Delegates (2016–2019)
  • Oregon Women Lawyers (1997–2019)
  • Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, Go-To Girls (2013–2019)
  • Judicial Screening Committee, Multnomah Bar Association (2013–2016)
  • Board Member, Oregon Law Foundation (2009–2010)
  • Executive Committee Member, OSB IP & Technology Sections (1999–2010)
  • Fellow, Oregon State Bar Leadership College (2008)
  • Member, ABA IP Litigation, Trademark, and Copyright Committees (2008–2010)
  • Events Director, Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon (2012–2013)
  • Board Member, Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery (2005–2009)
  • Board Member, Bradley-Angle House (1997–1999)
Elizabeth Dealy

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Max Paderewski

I’ve received exceptional service at BluShark. My Account Strategist has done fantastic job in caring for my needs, and I’ve watched my business …

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L. Stimac

Susan Ford is exactly the kind of professional that every entrepreneur should have on her team! What we have learned about and accomplished with our intellectual property is extremely critical to scaling our business. Most recently, with Susan’s expert navigating and negotiation, we secured a trademark that was, at the time of initial research, off the table. After months of careful maneuvering, it is now ours!

W. Bruns

Susan Ford helped me prepare for a small claims case (where I represented my company) for a customer that sued us for nearly $5,000. Before hiring Susan I had checked with two other lawyers but I did not feel confident. Susan helped with both the mediation and the final court hearing. With her knowledge in my brain, I was able to make a clear and coherent explanation of events. The judge decided the case in my favor. I recommend Res Nova for anyone dealing with business issues in Oregon.

Kieran Sikdar

I am so grateful to have found Susan and her colleagues at Res Nova Law. Over the last two years they have helped me with a patent, trademark, contract documents, and also have provided wonderful general business support. As a first-time business owner, I am eternally grateful to Susan and her team for their guidance that has given me confidence in my path forward. I highly recommend Res Nova Law!

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Susan Ford

Susan L. Ford is the founder of Res Nova Law, bringing over 25 years of experience to her clients. A former shareholder at one of Portland’s largest law firms, Susan created Res Nova Law to offer clients big-firm expertise with the personal attention they deserve. She focuses on estate planning, business formation and operations, contracts, intellectual property, and dispute resolution—always working to help clients avoid litigation when possible.

Admissions:

  • State Courts of Oregon
  • State Courts of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington


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