Overview

As an associate at Paternoster Farnell & Grein, Crystal’s practice focuses on representing and advising business owners on mergers & acquisitions and other corporate/commercial contracts.  Crystal’s practice also includes advising clients on a variety of other business matters including formation, governance, and compliance considerations, employment issues, business succession, and tax planning.

Crystal enjoys really getting to know her clients and collaborating with them to solve whatever problems they or their business are facing.  Crystal’s business background and experience in the role of outside general counsel provides her with the framework to approach matters from the perspective of the business owner.  This perspective allows her to identify and implement practical and effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique business needs.

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Crystal loves getting outside and exploring nature, playing sports, and spending time with her family and her two German Shepherds.

Associations

Multnomah Bar Association
MBA Public Service Committee
Oregon Women Lawyers