Four Hatfield Knivila Attorneys Recognized in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Hatfield Knivila is proud to announce that Kelly Knivila and Tim Hatfield have been recognized in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Health Care Law. In addition, our associates Ronak R. Chokhani and Samantha Klausen have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America™, bringing the firm’s total to four attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® this year.
These recognitions reflect the breadth of experience within our firm and our commitment to serving clients across the health care industry.
Kelly Knivila has been continuously recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016, marking a decade of peer recognition. With more than two decades of experience, Kelly advises health care providers and payors throughout the Pacific Northwest on complex regulatory, compliance, and fraud and abuse matters.
Tim Hatfield is also recognized again in The Best Lawyers in America® for Health Care Law. Tim's practice focuses on health care regulatory matters, transactions, fraud and abuse, and strategic issues affecting health plans, providers, health systems, and other health care organizations. Tim is a leading expert on Oregon’s Health Care Market Oversight program.
The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognitions further highlight the depth and diversity of Hatfield Knivila’s expertise
Ronak R. Chokhani has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America™ since 2023 in Technology Law in Portland, Oregon. Ronak works at the intersection of technology and health care, advising clients on legal issues involving technology, data, privacy, and the evolving digital landscape.
Samantha Klausen has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America™ for the first time in 2026, in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Portland, Oregon. Sam advises health care organizations and businesses on transactions, regulatory matters, corporate structuring, and other issues arising in the increasingly complex health care marketplace.
Recognition by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America™ is based on reviews from our peers and reflects the esteem in which these attorneys are held by other practitioners in their respective areas of practice.
Having four of our attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® reflects the experience and dedication we bring to our clients and to the health care community serve.