Top best Estate Lawyers in Portland near me

I am a co-founder of Greene & Markley, which is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a leading law firm for bankruptcy and insolvency matters.. I handle the firm's commercial clients’ complex bankruptcy and business reorganization matters, as well as business transactional matters. My bankruptcy-related clients include debtors, secured creditors, key vendors, asset purchasers and bankruptcy trustees. I frequently am employed by committees of creditors in major Chapter 11 reorganization cases. Recent engagements include court appointments in the Chapter 11 cases concerning the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland (the Future Claimants Representative for unknown and minor child abuse victims) and the Oregon Rose Garden (the Examiner).. I have been a featured lecturer at various seminars on topics relating to debtor/creditor relations and bankruptcy, including Oregon State Bar (cosponsored by Debtor-Creditor Section) Seminar, 2005; Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Annual Meetings, 1984, 1988, 2004 and 2009; Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Annual Meeting, 1992 and 2013; Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, 1987; and Turnaround Management Association, Northwest Chapter Meeting, 2002 and 2011.

I am a co-founder of Greene & Markley, PC, where I have been practicing for more than three decades.  My practice concentrates on business, commercial, and real estate documentation and litigation.  My experience includes representation of creditors in major bankruptcies and serving as counsel to state-chartered and national banks, savings and loan associations, equipment lessors, and retail merchandisers.  I earned my B.A. at University of Washington, and my J.D., cum laude, at Lewis & Clark Law School.  I am admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington; the U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon and the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington; the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; and, the U.S. Supreme Court.

I admitted to practice in:. Oregon State Courts. Oregon District Court. Washington State Courts. Western District of Washgton. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Hello and thank you for visiting my Avvo profile! I am a Bay Area native and recevied my bachelor's degree from University of California, Davis, where I majored in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. After graduating I worked as a legal secretary with a family law firm in Walnut Creek, CA. Later that year, I moved to the midwest to attend law school at the Universitty of Missouri.  Shorlty after law school, I moved to Portland with my husband and our husky. We love being back on the west coast and love all the recreational opportunities Oregon offers.. My practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration, business formation and transactions, and civil litigation.  My experience has focused on complex planning and drafting to help individuals achieve both their short and long-term goals. I understand that hiring an attorney can be a big decision, and I always strive to provide my clients with the attention, compassion and professionalism that they deserve.

Heather is a tax lawyer and Chair of the Sussman Shank LLP's Business Group. Heather assists individuals and businesses in establishing tax-sensitive wealth preservation plans and transactions and serves as outside corporate counsel for a variety of closely-held businesses, helping them to develop and transition their business.  Heather's professional practice is focused in the following areas:. Heather earned a degree in journalism from Northwestern University and pursued a career in nonprofit development and public relations prior to receiving her law degree and a federal certificate in taxation from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. She has authored several articles and is an active lecturer.  Licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington, Heather is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. She is active in the work of regional civic organizations, including the Oregon Business Association, a non-partisan, statewide, business coalition that seeks to build Oregon's long-term economic competitiveness, the City Club of Portland, an education- and research-based civic organization dedicated to community service, public affairs and leadership development, and the New Progressive Network (dba Oregon Bus Project), a progressive, nonpartisan organization that develops and promotes positive public policy in the areas of education, environmental protection, equal rights, equality of economy, health care and election reform.  Additionally, Heather serves on the Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council.. Heather is married to Stan Cocke, who is a real-time energy trader with PacifiCorp. Heather and Stan are parents to Emilie Ann and they share their home with a rescued black kitty ("Lily"). Heather's recreational interests include sailing, skiing, ballet, biking, tennis, hiking and golf

Heather is a partner at Dunn Carney who focuses on estate planning and general business law. She is a member of the firm’s Trusts and Estates practice group and the firm’s Business Team.. Heather’s estate planning practice includes developing comprehensive plans for estates of all sizes, from smaller estates of couples planning for young children to multi-million dollar estates using complex tax-planning strategies. Heather also assists clients in establishing and administering guardianships and conservatorships, and through probate and post-mortem trust administration. Her business practice focuses on financing transactions, most often representing borrowers in negotiating complex real estate loan transactions, including New Markets Tax Credit loans and HUD loans.. In 2011-2014, Heather was named to the Five Star Professional List in Estate Planning in the Portland Area.  She is also very active in the community working with the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Allied Professional Council for Legacy Health System.  She is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington. She can communicate reasonably well in Spanish and French.

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Gil Parker is a partner in the Real Estate and Land Use section of the firm. His practice focuses on real estate development, business transactions, commercial lending, construction and construction liens, and secured transactions. He has extensive experience in handling multi-million dollar transactions for developers, buyers, sellers, and borrowers in commercial real estate and communications. While working with clients who are leaders in sustainable real estate development, Gil has acquired a broad knowledge of the legal issues involved in public and private sustainable development.  He also structures purchases and sales of closely-held businesses. Gil joined the firm in 1975 and became a partner at Dunn Carney in 1981. He was the firm’s managing partner from 1991 to 1993.  He is currently serving on the firm’s Executive Committee.. Gil was selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America in the Real Estate Law section. In 2004-2013, Gil was recognized as a top Real Estate Attorney in Oregon by the Chambers and Partners USA survey of America’s Leading Business Lawyers. His peers describe him as a “constructive deal-maker” who is “perceptive, unflappable and accommodating.” In 2006-2013, Gil was selected for inclusion in Oregon Super Lawyers in Real Estate.  He is also a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate in Martindale-Hubbell.. Gil focuses on transactional work because he enjoys creating solid business connections among the involved parties. Understanding that transactions depend on clarity and trust, he finds satisfaction in crafting agreements that integrate the parties’ diverse objectives.. Gil Parker served on the Board of Directors for Riverbend Youth Center, Inc. for nine years. Riverbend is a nonprofit residential and day treatment center for emotionally disturbed adolescents and their families.

For Meredith, listening always comes first. In her role as an Estate Planning attorney she employs her thoughtful approach to help individuals and families create plans that truly reflect their personal values and commitments. She enjoys collaborating with her colleagues to tackle complex issues and assist her clients in any way possible to provide a comprehensive estate plan. Those who know Meredith describe her as welcoming, dedicated, compassionate and always willing to advocate for the best possible solutions in order to create peace of mind for her clients.. When not helping her clients, Meredith can be found spending time on her family’s farm. In addition to spending time in Portland, she enjoys backpacking and rafting with her husband in the great Pacific Northwest.

Everyday, I work hard to represent my clients when they need it the most. My firm helps people with tragic injuries, difficult divorce and custody relatonships, and end of life planning. Every lawyer in my firm takes pride in zealous and dignified representation.. My interest in family businesses and wealth-building strategies began at a young age working on my family farm in Eastern Oregon. As in any good family business, I started at the bottom. Beginning as a farmworker, it was a different lesson every day. But the lessons that stood out the most were three:. 1. Take pride in what you do;2. Find ways to make it better; and3. Treat people the right way.Everyday I help small businesses deliver great services and products, understand and evaluate risk, and ensure the finances of their family for generations to come.The current business climate rewards savvy owners who understand and apply legal principles used by the largest corporations. I institute those principles so my clients have the peace of mind that allows them make business decisions with confidence.Thank you for visiting my profile.

Erin began her practice in Portland, Oregon in 2007 after graduating from University of Oregon School of Law. Since 2008 she has been an associate at Peterson Law Group, PC.. Peterson Law Group is a general civil litigation law firm focusing on the community. Erin's primary areas of practice are estate planning, probate and family law.

Erica focuses her practice on business and real estate transactions, and has a broad range of experience in other areas of law, including land use, civil litigation, and various debtor-creditor issues.. Erica is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington. Erica graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2012, where she served on the Marquette Sports Law Review and received her Sports Law Certificate from the National Sports Law Institute. Prior to law school, Erica attended St. Ambrose University, where she earned a B.A. in Management and Sports Marketing.. In her free time, Erica enjoys cycling, playing soccer, winning at board games, and baking.

Eric J. Wieland puts his mastery of tax law and sharp attention to detail to work in the areas of estate planning, business planning, taxation, and trust and estate administration. The belief that no two clients are alike ­ and no set of legal circumstances or objectives are the same ­ is at the heart of his specialized, individual approach.

Education:. Dickinson College, B.A. 2004. University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2008. General information:. Miles joined Epstein & O'Donovan on a full-time basis in the fall of 2016, having practiced in the areas of estate planning and probate and trust administration and elder law at Dow's Law Office, P.A. since 2008.. Miles is very active in local non-profit organizations. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. In addition to serving on this board, Miles has served on the Executive Committee, as Chairman of the Planned Giving Committee and on the Foundation Committee.. Miles was born and raised in Cumberland, Maine, attending Greely High School. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College in 2004, where he played varsity baseball for 4 years. While at the Maine School of Law, he was a regional finalist in the National Trial Competition held at University of North Carolina.. He currently lives in Cumberland, Maine with his wife, two children and two dogs. He coaches varsity baseball at his alma mater, Greely High School, and is an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He is also very active in the Barbershop Harmony Society, singing with the Downeasters men's chorus and his own championship barbershop quartet, Exchange Street.

David is a partner at Dunn Carney whose practice focuses on real estate and corporate law. He leads the firm's Real Estate and Land Use team and is an active member of the Corporate Counsel, Hospitality, Intellectual Property, and Condominium and Planned Community teams.  He has extensive experience in commercial property acquisitions and dispositions as well as commercial leasing and lease enforcement.  He also works with real property owners to form new construction condominiums, conversion condominiums and planned unit developments. He has particular expertise in the hospitality industry working with restaurant and bar owners.   In 2007, David's peers recognized him as an Oregon Super Lawyer in Real Estate.. In addition to his real estate work, David advises clients regarding entity selection and formation, including the representation of closely held business and emerging growth companies receiving venture capital investment.  He also works with clients on licensing, Federal and State trademark registration and domain name disputes.. David is also active in the community serving as a board member for Community Warehouse, Inc. and is active in several real estate organizations in Portland.

David Backer is Drummond Woodsum’s Practice Group Leader for Trust and Estate Planning. His practice includes trust and estate planning and administration. He is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. David serves as Chair of Maine's Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission, charged with conducting a continuing study of the probate and trust laws in Maine and making recommendations to the Legislature for improvements in Maine's probate and trust laws. In addition, David has been included in the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007 in the category of Trusts and Estates.. David is a frequent speaker to attorneys, accountants and financial professionals on various trust, estate and tax planning topics. Recent Professional Presentations, including his most recent 2015 Estate Planning Year in Review.. AWARDS

Darin's practice includes representation of high-tech, construction, development, manufacturing and retail companies, as well as homeowners' associations, professionals and shopping centers. Darin's experience and knowledge in the corporate and real estate areas have been beneficial to his clients in structuring creative financing and in resolving major disputes. His practice emphasizes transactional and litigation matters related to:

Dan Drazan advises clients in a wide range of real estate transactions and on general business matters. His practice focuses on acquiring, selling, developing, financing, and leasing all types of real property, including shopping centers, industrial parks, office buildings, multifamily housing, and hospitality properties. He is also a frequent speaker on real estate topics, including commercial lease negotiation, drafting, and enforcement. Dan is a member of the Real Estate and Land Use Group and leader of the Hospitality Industry team at Dunn Carney.

Dallas is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), estate planning, intellectual property, food and beverage, and trademarks. With a masters in taxation, Dallas provides clients with in-depth tax analysis, evaluation and planning, particularly in the areas of complex partnerships and advanced estate planning. His practice also includes representing clients in the food and beverage industry with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements. Dallas is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.. His practice focuses on:. Personal Interests. Dallas's interests include skiing, rafting, camping, and golf.  He's also an avid college sports fan.

Chris Burdett is an attorney in Sussman Shanks LLP's Litigation, Business, and Real Estate Practice Groups. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, real estate, and land use matters in both state and federal courts. Chris has experience in all aspects of litigation including discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial, and appeal.. For over a decade, Chris has represented and assisted individuals, businesses, and corporate clients in a variety of matters focusing on complex business and real estate disputes. Chris has significant experience in the following areas:. Prior to joining Sussman Shank, Chris was an attorney at Dechert LLP, an international law firm in San Francisco, and also an attorney at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt in Portland.

Brian Jolly is a lawyer who advises businesses in all phases of their maturity, from creation to mergers/acquisitions, including resolving internal and external disputes. He also enjoys working with families to protect and ensure a smooth transfer of business and family assets to the next generation. His approachable style puts clients at ease and makes them comfortable with sometimes-complicated legal concepts. Brian regularly handles matters involving the following:. Business--Entity Formation--Mergers & Acquisitions--Business Succession Planning. Estate Planning & Administration--Estate & Tax Planning--Business Succession & Transition Planning--Estate & Trust Administration--Estate & Trust Disputes--Conservatorships & Guardianships. Real Estate--Acquisitions & Sales--Leases. A native Oregonian, Brian grew up in Portland and is an alumnus of both David Douglas High School and Portland State University. He attended law school at the University of Miami, and returned to Portland to practice law in 2005. He strongly supports local non-profits that create opportunities for underserved youth, and currently serves as a board member for the Institute for Youth Success (formerly Oregon Mentors), Chess for Success, and Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue.

Brian Chenoweth is founder of Chenoweth Law Group, PC where he represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.. His practice emphasizes environmental, real estate, land use, business, construction, injury, insurance and administrative law.  With over eighteen years of experience, Brian is recognized for his litigation work with plaintiffs and defendants alike throughout Oregon and Washington.. Brian's environmental clients include property owners and businesses facing regulatory compliance and cleanup costs for all types of contamination. His specific experience includes cases involving gas stations, oil bulk facilities, dry cleaners, chrome plating facilities, auto wrecking facilities, ship repair yards, underground storage tanks, landfills, gas pipelines, PCB contamination, and wood treatment facilities. In addition, Brian represents clients in matters regarding environmental consultant and contractor negligence, water quality, endangered species, and bodily injury and property damage related to chemicals, lead, asbestos, and mold.. During his career Brian has negotiated complex settlements with state and federal agencies, advised clients on their legal responsibilities, and pursued recovery of cleanup costs from other responsible parties. Brian has also defended businesses and individuals regarding environmental claims. He also represents neighboring property owners who are impacted by pollution.. In addition to his litigation practice, Brian advises clients in business and real estate transactions with respect to environmental liability and regulatory compliance. Other work includes brownfield redevelopment and agency enforcement matters.. Brian’s environmental practice brings him face to face with government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Washington Department of Ecology.. Brian also represents clients regarding real estate transactions and disputes, land use law, business formations, sales, and purchases, insurance disputes, disputes with administrative agencies, and construction law.. Representative clients include food processing companies, outdoor advertising companies, real estate brokerages, insurance agencies, construction companies, small and medium size business of all types, attorneys seeking to co counsel on complex cases, municipal housing authorities, insurance companies, personal representatives and trustees, trucking companies, environmental consultants and and clean up contractors, testing laboratories, private universities, and individuals.. Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, Brian received his law degree (cum laude) from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1994, and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1989.. Brian speaks to industry professionals, governmental agency staff, and other lawyers on environmental, insurance, real estate, and land use.. Away from the office, Brian enjoys writing and playing music (in the firm's band--the Everyday Heroes), boating (on the firm's boat--"Short Sale"), hiking, traveling, and spending time with his children.

Born and raised in Portland, I am an Oregonian through and through.  When I started my own practice, I knew the only place to do so was at home!. As the owner of a boutique law firm I focus my practice on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, and Adult Prtoective Proceedings.  I pride myself on bringing my clients expertise, compassion, and thorough well-drafted estate plans.

Before becoming a lawyer, Shannon had a successful career as a concert pianist. She credits music for a broad perspective, the ability to “think outside the box,” and the skill to handle difficult situations with delicacy and efficiency. Shannon left her musical career specifically to join the Law Offices of Nay and Friedenberg. She has been an avid humanitarian throughout her life and is proud to be part of a firm that helps so many families and individuals. Since Shannon’s career change, she has been involved with organizations such as Disability Rights Oregon and Gonzaga Elder Law Clinic. She is a former board member and current active volunteer for Special Advocates for Vulnerable Oregonians.

Background:  I was raised in Tucson, Arizona and Whittier, California.   I opened our Chicago, Illinois office in 1995 and the Portland, Oregon office in 2001.  Our family is 13th generation members of the Society of Friends (people known as "Quakers").  While attending Whittier High School, I was an Eagle Scout, an AFS exchange student to Malaysia and the section head for percussion for the WHS Marching Band (we marched in the 1968 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC for Richard Nixon).. I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar and percussion), sailing, soccer (including futsol), T'ai Chi Chuan, hiking (I hiked up the South Sister, Oregon summit recently), skiing, snorkeling, classic languages (mostly Latin), databases (particularly Filemaker), web page design and wikis.. I was the president of the Arbor Parent Teacher organization for the Arbor School in Tualatin, Oregon that all three of my children attended.