Not built for routine legal work.

We exist for disputes that escalate, situations that deteriorate, and moments when power, money, and reputation collide.

About the firm

A firm built for pressure.

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

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Availability is non-negotiable
When we’re engaged, we’re reachable, day or night.
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Pressure is met, not avoided
Difficult moments are handled directly, with clarity and control.
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Comfort is not a consideration
The work is structured around responsibility, not convenience.
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Control is the objective
Every filing and negotiation exists to restore command of the situation.
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Endurance is expected
Long hours and prolonged disputes are normal conditions.

Team

Counsel chosen for complexity

Our attorneys are selected for their ability to operate in contested, high-pressure environments.

Beauregard G. Moody, J.D.
Partner · Portland, Oregon
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, J.D.
Partner
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, J.D.
Attorney
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, J.D., M.B.A.
Associate
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.