The Firm

Jan Kielpinski started the law firm as a sole practitioner in Stevenson, Washington in 1978. Ken Woodrich merged his Portland, Oregon practice in 1996. In 1999, Jan Kielpinski left the area to live abroad. For almost twenty years the firm has focused on representing municipalities in the Columbia Gorge. Woodrich & Archer LLP is currently comprised of two partners, Ken Woodrich and Katy Archer. Both of the firm's attorneys live and practice in the Columbia Gorge. The firm maintains offices in Portland and Hood River, and Ken is available in either Oregon office for appointments as necessary.

Company Profile

Attorneys:

KENNETH B. WOODRICH

Admitted to practice in Oregon in 1983 and in Washington in 1990. Practice emphasis: municipal law, commercial and agency collection, trusts and estates, real estate and personal injury. "I try to be proactive with my clients. There is no substitute for sound, prompt and dependable legal advice."

KATY J. ARCHER

Admitted to practice in Washington in 1994. Practice emphasis: municipal law, misdemeanor prosecution, real estate, business, and landlord tenant. "I can think of no better place to practice law than the Columbia Gorge. Working with the issues facing small cities has been a rewarding and interesting experience."

Legal Assistants:

Nicki Woodrich

Robyn Mencher

Representative Municipal Clients

Port of Skamania County

Representation since 1978
Draft and review construction contracts
Prepare intergovernmental agreements and contracts
Draft and review contracts for tenant leases, renewal, and licensing

Skamania County Public Utility District

Representation since 1978
Assisted in achieving a favorable settlement of the Washington Public Power Supply System litigation involving termination of WPPSS nuclear power projects
Participated in negotiations for various hydroelectric projects
Draft and review contracts for the District

City of Stevenson

Civil and criminal representation since 1980
Worked closely with City Planner to draft complex appeals before the Gorge Commission
Participated in successful negotiations for numerous public works projects
Criminal prosecution for Municipal Court

City of North Bonneville

Civil and criminal representation since 1987
Successfully settled Chapter 9 bankruptcy litigation between the City and US Government regarding relocation of the City
Achieved favorable settlement involving litigation between the US Government and the City for takings in connection with the Bonneville Dam Second Power House
Criminal prosecution for Municipal Court

Other Municipal Clients

Skamania County Hospital District
Mill A School District

Representative Business clients

General Growth Properties, Chicago, IL

Local counsel for General Growth-managed shopping centers
- Clackamas Town Center, Portland, OR
- Pioneer Place, Portland, OR
- Salem Center, Salem, OR
Nationally-recognized mall management company

Skamania Title Insurance Company, Stevenson, Washington

Representation on real estate issues

Meadowland Properties, LLC, Vancouver, Washington

Commercial Landlord Tenant

Contact Information

Telephone: 509-427-5665
Extensions: 1 Ken Woodrich: 2 Katy Archer
3 Nicki (a.m.) or Robyn (p.m.)
FAX: 509-427-7618
Postal address: 40 SW Cascade Ave., Suite 110, PO Box 510, Stevenson, WA 98648
Electronic mail: Attorney Email: Ken Woodrich: Ken@Woodrich.com; Katy Archer: Katyjarcher@hotmail.com