John A. DiLorenzo, Jr., with one of the huge regional law firms, Davis Wright Tremaine has been doing Environmental law for over 30 years.

That's the guy hired by the Counties.

With him being an expert in that field, having a run-of-the-mill lawyer on staff defend the State of Oregon would be stupid.   

Can you say "Lose"?  "Go down in Flames"?  "Just Give Them the Money"?

Here is his resume'.  

The kid who just graduated from law school would be eaten alive!  

http://www.dwt.com/people/johnadilorenzojr/