Vial Fotheringham LLP and its predecessor firm, A. R. Vial and Associates, traces its roots to founder Rich Vial's work with the Oregon Department of Real Estate beginning in 1979, where Rich reviewed condominium applications for the state. After working with a firm in downtown Portland for several years, Rich started his own law firm in 1992 and was soon joined by Rob Fotheringham, a fellow survivor of an LDS church mission to Japan, who also had a solid background in real estate, title and especially estate planning matters.

Those of us who comprise Vial Fotheringham LLP are first and foremost people. Moms, dads, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, neighbors, and friends. The relationships we share with people are our most cherished assets. We recognize the need to carry out our responsibilities in a professional and effective manner, but we hope never to lose sight of the fact that we are dealing with people and not things.

We believe that by actively participating in our neighborhoods and communities we not only carry out our responsibilities as citizens, but are better prepared to understand and serve our clients. Our lawyers and staff are involved in many organizations, all with the support of our law firm. At each of the firm's offices, our clients are welcomed in a warm and congenial atmosphere.

So, ask us about our families, our office space, the art on the walls, or anything else you want, but expect to get some of the same questions back! Bottom line - we want to build a relationship, not just an account.