He and the deputies involved referred all calls to a Portland lawyer, John R. Osburn, who was hired by the county to represent them.

Ernest J. Babcock, a Portland lawyer retained to defend hospitals and doctors in malpractice cases, disputed the notion that practice guidelines cut medical costs.

Keith E. Tichenor, a Portland lawyer who represents about 20 women whose claims were dismissed by Judge Jones, called the ruling "very disappointing."

The organized opposition to the school, led by a Portland lawyer, Ed Sullivan, contends the commune and school would alter the character of the valley.

Tom Johnson is a Portland lawyer, working for the firm, Perkins Coie.

"Retirees have been in a state of turmoil," said Gregory A. Hartman, a Portland lawyer representing some of them.

Eli D. Stutsman, a Portland lawyer who represented the doctor and pharmacist in the case, said his clients were relieved.

"It's hard to know what shareholders will get," said Don S. Willner, a Portland lawyer for the Franklin plaintiffs.

On any given afternoon, customers range from truck drivers and local factory workers to Portland lawyers in dark suits.

"The World Trade Center was on everyone's mind," said John Draneas, the Portland lawyer who organized the event, describing the mood as subdued.