Smith Freed Eberhard
Brenda Austin Padilla is an experienced HR and operations professional, currently serving as the Director of HR & Operations at Smith Freed Eberhard since June 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing HR functions and promoting firm culture through innovative programs. Prior to this, Brenda held the position of Human Resources Director at Foster & Associates, CPA, LLC from September 2018 to May 2022, managing all HR processes and accounting functions. Brenda's earlier roles include Manager of Corporate Administration and Director of Administration at Hybrid Logistics, where project management and departmental oversight were key responsibilities. Additionally, Brenda served as Admin Manager at General Transportation Services from September 1999 to July 2016, focusing on credit management and compliance. Brenda completed education at Columbia College between 1980 and 1983.
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Smith Freed Eberhard
WE PLAY TO WIN. Litigation is a zero sum game. There are winners and losers We play by the rules—period. Winning the right way is the only way. For more than 30 years Smith Freed Eberhard has been the leader in insurance defense litigation in Oregon and Washington. We believe that successful litigation results are a blend of both art and science. Our innovative litigation analytics, legal project management, and client service have put us at the forefront of litigation management and at the top of many insurance companies' defense panels. Our focus on up-front and early case evaluation, settlement, timely reporting, and guideline adherence through litigation analytics is why insurance carriers throughout the world choose SFE to defend their insureds in Oregon and Washington. We work skillfully and cost-effectively to find a favorable resolution to your litigation challenge. The attorneys at Smith Freed Eberhard are dedicated, energetic advocates who always look for the right solution to our clients’ problems, and the most efficient manner of solving them. We attempt to resolve cases at the earliest point possible, by settlement or by using alternative means of resolution; but we realize that not all cases can be resolved outside of the courtroom. Our experienced trial lawyers are prepared to represent our clients in the courts when necessary. We believe every problem has a solution. We may be able to help you with yours. Contact us to learn more.