THE FIRM Ball Janik boasts an impressive real estate practice, which is also the largest in the state. Comprising 18 lawyers who have extensive expertise across commercial and residential development, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, the team also has niche experience in handling hospitality, medical facilities and energy generation-related projects. The group works hand in hand with the firm's environment and land use lawyers to cover the full range of matters in the real estate arena.
Sources say: "Among the very best for real estate work. They have a team approach, work well together and collaborate to the client’s benefit."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Founding partner Stephen Janik is prized by peers as a "phenomenally smart lawyer who always seems to find a creative angle to navigate a situation." Bradley Miller has a "tremendous work ethic which results in a well-executed and creative final product." Barbara Radler is described by sources as "smart, efficient and respected" for her practice in real estate transactions, finance, commercial leasing and construction. Experienced in complex real estate transactions, Timothy Parks is praised for his skill in joint ventures and creditor claims matters. Richard Allan cochairs the firm's environment group and specializes in environmental and land use permitting in federal, state and local arenas. Steven Hultberg is of counsel at the firm and is particularly well versed in real estate transactions.
THE FIRM This sizable full-service practice fields a strong group of practitioners prized for their real estate expertise. The team is adept at handling a variety of real estate matters, ranging from acquisition, development and financing to the sale and leasing of real estate. The group is also highly rated for its land use expertise, acting for clients such as Horizon Wind Energy/EDR Renewables, Puget Sound Energy and the Housing Authority of Portland.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Howard Feuerstein is a prominent real estate lawyer who offers strong know-how in real estate transactional work and is particularly noted for his skillful handling of real estate development matters, including condominiums and mixed-use developments. David Green is prized for his expertise in real estate and financial transactions. He advised Eddie Bauer and its affiliates on amendments and assumption through a bankruptcy process of leases at more than 300 mall and shopping center locations around the USA. Interviewees think highly of Thomas Page, who is particularly noted for his impressive real estate transactional experience. Recent work includes representing Gramor Development in various real estate transactions, including the sale of property in Vancouver to Costco and the closing of a construction loan for shadow anchored shopping center. Steven Abel wins accolades for his land use, natural resources and development law expertise. Recent work includes advising Jantzen Beach Dynamic on its proposed redevelopment of a major shopping center located adjacent to the proposed new Interstate 5 bridge between Oregon and Washington.
THE FIRM Interviewees are impressed by this full-service real estate group’s ability to handle complex real estate and land use matters. The talented team of attorneys is adept at handling issues ranging from transactional and zoning to contentious real estate negotiations. The group is particularly prized for its sophisticated and wide knowledge base.
Sources say: “This is a great firm, always on top of our industry, delivering a great work product.”
KEY INDIVIDUALS Of counsel Thomas Smith is recognized for his skillful representation of clients in a wide variety of real estate transactions. Cochair of the real estate and land use practice, Eugene Grant is lauded as “a thorough and knowledgeable attorney.” Impressed clients note: “He really puts individual effort into trying to negotiate the best terms for his clients instead of accepting the easy compromise.” Grant is experienced in the full range of real estate transactional matters and land use entitlement work. Phillip Grillo recently joined the practice from Miller Nash, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in planning, permitting and development. He is praised for being an "excellent lawyer with an especially strong land use practice." Roger Alfred is a recent arrival from Perkins Coie. His practice encompasses all aspects of land use and development law, including commercial, mixed-use, industrial and energy projects.
THE FIRM This firm is active across the Pacific Coast, and has an accomplished team of 18 practitioners operating from the principal office, in Oregon. The practice covers residential transactions and land sales, as well as more complex exchanges for the acquisition and finance of commercial property and development.
Sources say: "The group is client-centric, has the highest ethics, and places strong emphasis on a community culture."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Gilbert Parker is noted for his "great judgment, common sense, responsiveness and innovative thinking." He has extensive experience in handling multimillion-dollar transactions for developers, buyers, sellers and borrowers in commercial real estate, cable television and communications. Kenneth Antell focuses on real estate purchase, sale, financing and leasing transactions.
THE FIRM This strong regional player continues to distinguish itself in the Oregon real estate market with its cost-effective advice and high levels of client service. The firm is considered particularly strong in land use and permitting matters, and has been active of late advising public entities on development projects. Work highlights include representing JWTR in two applications to add a 'destination resort' designation to approximately 100,000 acres in southern Oregon.
Sources say: "Perkins Coie is an excellent firm, and is very detailed-oriented when it comes to completing complex real estate transactions."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Andrew Solomon is lauded for his "quick response time, thoroughness and ability to understand clients' goals and work to maximize benefit to clients." Richard Cantlin handles a broad range of complex real estate transactions and is acknowledged for being an "excellent, efficient and responsive negotiator who is thorough in his workings." Steven Pfeiffer is described by peers as an "excellent land use lawyer," whose practice also includes natural resource law and real estate development. Michael Robinson concentrates primarily on obtaining land use approvals and highway access permits for commercial, residential and institutional development, and assists clients from a range of industry sectors. Land use lawyer Mark Whitlow is praised for his expertise in obtaining development permits for retail, mixed-use, industrial and energy facility projects.
THE FIRM This firm is a regional leader and has an accomplished real estate practice with a broad area of focus. The large team has a broad range of experience in representing public and private sector clients, including Wells Fargo, KeyBank, Prudential Capital Group and Port of Vancouver.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Terry Hauck has a strong reputation in the acquisition, development and redevelopment of land, land use, leasing and real estate partnerships. Described by peers as "a very bright, very capable real estate attorney," John Guinasso represents clients across a range of matters, and is particularly experienced in commercial leasing projects. Mark Manulik represents a broad range of real estate development companies in commercial real estate and lending. Chair of the firm's land department, Mark Stayer has notable experience in transactional real estate work, and represents commercial real estate and timberland owners.
THE FIRM This firm has a historically strong real estate practice, advising clients across the USA on a full range of commercial real estate matters. The team of five skilled lawyers also has the relevant expertise to handle complex environmental-related real estate issues, both nationwide and outside the USA.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Randall Bateman has a well-regarded real estate practice, and has served as local counsel for various real estate investment trusts. He also has significant expertise in wind energy development. Founding shareholder Chresten Gram represents clients in all aspects of real property transactions, including buying, selling, developing, leasing and financing real property.
THE FIRM The Portland branch of this Northwestern firm has a six-strong real estate and land use team, which covers real estate buying and selling, and the exchanging of commercial and residential property, as well as environmental and hazardous waste matters, development, bankruptcy and creditors' rights on the land use side.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Bryan Powell cochairs the firm's real estate and land use group, and earns praise for being "a true real estate counselor; he is detail-oriented, stays on top of trends in the industry and has a deep understanding of its complexities."
THE FIRM Ten experienced members operate from this firm's real estate and land use group in Oregon, serving a range of clients from commercial, industrial and retail areas. The team is particularly skilled in real estate transactions, and recently represented Costco in its land acquisition of a 27-acre site in Oregon; it also acted for Washington Capital Management in a long-term lease with the Oregon Institute of Technology.
Sources say: "This is a high-quality shop with high-quality people."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Jeffrey Keeney handles transactional work for property owners and developers both locally and nationally, and is also noted for his experience in renewable energy matters. Joseph Voboril is a highly experienced transactional lawyer, and specializes in land use and environmental issues.
THE FIRM This compact real estate practice offers wide-ranging real estate expertise. The group is adept at advising clients on buying, selling, financing and leasing property, and is skilled in all aspects of real estate development including land use and other entitlements.
KEY INDIVIDUALS David Bennett is a leading real estate practitioner who focuses on real estate transactions and other related business matters, including real estate financing, income taxation affecting real estate transactions, acquisitions, sales and leasing. He is also particularly noted for his expertise in representing developers of condominiums. Stephen Russell is recognized for his real estate expertise. His practice covers real estate-related transactions, including multiple listing service law and condominium and homeowner association law.
THE FIRM McEwen Gisvold has a long-established presence in Oregon, marketing itself principally as a business law firm with an emphasis in real estate services. Its real estate, secured transactions and finance practice is well recognized statewide for its all-inclusive coverage of acquisitions and sales, development, financing and property management, and for handling environmental and land use aspects of the practice.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Don Carter represents clients in the areas of real estate, real estate finance, environmental law, business law and estate planning. He is regarded as "a solid lender lawyer who is easy to work with and knows how to get things done." Senior partner Dean Gisvold is held in high regard for his "intelligence, sheer breadth of experience and creativity." For over 40 years he has worked in real estate and real estate finance, handling a vast number of large-scale transactions.
THE FIRM This firm has deep roots in the Northwest and maintains a strong presence in the real estate market, covering related tax, environment and land use matters.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Jonathon Goodling handles real property and commercial lending transactions for a range of clients, including borrowers, lenders, developers, builders, purchasers and sellers.
THE FIRM This firm is well recognized regionally and nationally for its real estate practice, incorporating sales, acquisitions and leasing, wetlands mitigation and project development into its vast expertise. The expanding group has grown to eight practitioners in the past year, and continues to serve a number of high-profile clients, on both a national and international scale. Recent highlights include representing Clearwire in negotiating multiple office and retail leases nationwide.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Coni Rathbone has a strong real estate practice and helps clients with the development and sale of commercial property. Clients comment that "if Coni is driving the bus, it is well managed and attentive to clients’ needs."
Respected sole practitioner
Paul Dagle left Holland & Knight to set up his own firm, Dagle Law Office, LLC, and is experienced in a variety of real estate matters.
Christopher Matthews of Workbench Law LLP is an experienced real estate practitioner who focuses on transactional real estate work.
Timothy Ramis of Jordan Schrader Ramis PC offers long-standing expertise in real estate matters. His practice covers land use and transportation planning, local government applications and wetland permitting, among others.
“First-rate land use lawyer” Edward Sullivan of Garvey Schubert Barer is adept at handling matters relating to planning, administrative and municipal law.
David Lokting is head of Stoll Berne’s business law and real estate practices. He focuses on real estate transactional work and is described as
“a smart and brilliant lawyer.” Gregory Hathaway and
Mike Connors recently arrived at Hathaway Koback Connors LLP from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Hathaway is praised for his expertise in land use matters, while Connors is adept at handling land use and zoning matters relating to commercial, industrial, residential and recreational projects. Connors' practice also covers commercial real estate transactions.