1870 - Present
Wood Tatum is the oldest law firm in Oregon, tracing its roots back to 1870. Originally founded as Durham & Ball, its early partners included George H. Williams, who served as U.S. Senator from 1864 to 1870, and William Lair Hill, who in 1887 published an authoritative compilation of Oregon's laws still referred to as Hill's Code.

The firm's most noted partner was C.E.S. Wood, who is remembered as one of Oregon's most original thinkers, having written volumes of poetry, satire and philosophy. Wood was succeeded by his son, Erskine Wood, who spent six months as a young boy living with Chief Joseph. His diary, entitled "Days with Chief Joseph", was later published by the Oregon Historical Society.

Wood Tatum has specialized in Admiralty Law for over 75 years, and today represents shipping interests throughout the world in all aspects of maritime law.