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Blackthorn Law Firm is not built for routine legal work.

We exist for disputes that escalate, situations that deteriorate, and moments when power, money, and reputation collide. Our practice is designed around legal exposure that cannot be managed casually and outcomes that cannot be left to chance.
ABOUT

A firm built for
pressure

Blackthorn Law Firm was formed around a simple premise: most legal failures are not caused by ignorance of the law, but by poor judgment under pressure.

We represent clients when disputes become adversarial, leverage becomes necessary, and restraint matters more than theatrics. Our work spans litigation, crisis response, asset defense, and complex exposure where consequences are real and timelines are unforgiving.

This is not general practice. It is representation for situations where strategy matters more than volume and credibility matters more than comfort.

Our Values

Availability Is Non-Negotiable

Legal crises do not respect calendars, holidays, or office hours. When we are engaged, we are reachable—day or night—because hesitation and delay are often the most expensive mistakes.

Pressure Is Met, Not Avoided

Difficult situations are not delegated, delayed, or softened. High-stakes moments are handled directly, with clarity and control, when others hesitate or look for cover.

Comfort Is Not a Consideration

The work is not optimized for balance, convenience, or ease. It is structured around responsibility. When a matter requires focus, attention remains fixed until the problem is resolved.

Control Is the Objective

Every action is taken with a single aim: restoring command of the situation. Arguments, filings, and negotiations exist only to move matters toward resolution, not to perform or posture.

Endurance Is Expected

Sustained intensity is part of the role. Long hours, prolonged disputes, and extended pressure are treated as normal conditions, not exceptional circumstances.

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Counsel chosen for complexity

The attorneys at the Blackthorn Law Firm are selected for their ability to operate in contested, high-pressure environments. Our team has handled serious disputes over the existence of corporations, sensitive negotiations with millions of dollars at stake, and matters where missteps carry lasting consequences.

Beauregard G. Moody

Beauregard G. Moody, J.D., is a Partner at Blackthorn Law Firm in Portland, Oregon, where he focuses on asset protection, business litigation, and complex corporate matters. A former CEO of a publicly traded company, Beauregard brings deep operational and executive insight to the legal challenges faced by businesses and investors. He has successfully represented major corporations in Portland in high-value mergers and acquisitions and has defended a prominent business leader in federal court against the United States government. With a background in entrepreneurship, litigation finance, and emerging technologies, Beauregard combines strategic business acumen with forward-thinking legal analysis, delivering precise, sophisticated counsel to clients navigating advanced corporate, asset-protection, and cryptocurrency-related matters.

Maksim Lamash

Maksim Lamash, J.D., is a Partner at Blackthorn Law Firm and a Florida and California licensed attorney whose practice focuses on corporate law, real estate, litigation, and regulatory compliance. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, he brings an interdisciplinary perspective grounded in political science, philosophy, and entrepreneurship to complex legal and business matters. Maksim is fluent in Russian and English and is an award-winning writer on international law and geopolitics. He is also an accomplished legal researcher with extensive experience in contract negotiation, corporate compliance, and real estate sector analysis. His work has been published in both academic and industry outlets, and he is admitted to practice in state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Zev Glass

Zev Glass is a corporate and securities attorney with a multidisciplinary background spanning financial markets, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. He began his career as an options trader on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade, developing a practical, risk-focused understanding of derivatives and market structure. He later served as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he evaluated complex technologies and worked at the intersection of engineering, law, and federal administrative practice. Zev now advises startups, private funds, and hedge-fund clients on corporate formation, securities regulation, and fundraising compliance, including SEC disclosure obligations and transactional structuring.

Wyatt Jones

Wyatt Jones, J.D., M.B.A., is a legal associate at Blackthorn Law Firm, where he supports the firm’s litigation and corporate practice through in-depth legal research, drafting, and strategic analysis. A graduate of Willamette University College of Law and Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Wyatt works closely with the firm’s attorneys on complex business disputes, asset-protection matters, and corporate transactions. He brings a strong analytical and business-oriented perspective to case development, motion support, and transactional research, contributing to high-stakes matters that demand precision and strategic insight.