Dan formed Thenell Law Group in 2012. Dan’s practice focuses on the investigation and litigation of Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claims and first and third party coverage claims. Within his areas of practice, Dan is experienced in the bad faith and claim coverage issues inherent in first party SIU investigations and litigation. Dan is also the General Counsel of the Oregon State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Chapter Counsel for the Oregon IASIU Chapter. Before creating Thenell Law Group, Dan spent six years as a partner with a large litigation defense firm. Prior to that, Dan represented cities and counties in civil rights and employment cases. He worked for six years as a Washington County Deputy District Attorney, where he prosecuted more than 60 jury trials and numerous court trials. Dan specialized in the prosecution of large-scale identity theft and fraud crimes. Dan regularly defends Oregon and Washington insurers against coverage and extra-contractual allegations. Since entering civil practice in 2005, Dan has been lead trial counsel in approximately 30 trials, including in the federal judicial districts of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Dan also conducts Examination Under Oath in Alaska. In addition to being a trial lawyer, Dan has conducted hundreds of EUOs regarding property and casualty claims. Dan also conducts policy language reviews and provides general coverage advice to clients on Pacific Northwest liability and property issues.

Randall (“Randy”) Wolfe, is our founding Partner. Randy earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Santa Clara, where he was honored as its “Best Oral Advocate.” He has been admitted to practice law in Oregon since 1989. He is also licensed to practice law in Washington State. He is a President’s Circle Member of the Oregon Trial Lawyer’s Association. Randy is married with four children.