Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 3
Contact number
+1 503 221 1440About
Provided by Tonkon Torp LLP
For over 45 years, our attorneys have been helping landowners, developers, builders, investors, tenants, and lenders navigate the complexities of real estate and land use law. Whether our clients need one skilled real estate lawyer or a specially assembled team, we can meet their needs.
We assist our clients with all aspects of purchasing, selling, and financing both developed and undeveloped real estate. Particular areas of expertise include negotiations, title, permitting, due diligence, environmental compliance, ownership structures, 1031 exchanges, and water law. Our leasing expertise ranges from modest to multi-million dollar transactions for both landlords and tenants. We have decades of experience with leases in all commercial settings, including industrial parks, office buildings, shopping centers, warehouses, energy projects, and special use facilities.
We assist owners and developers of commercial and industrial projects, both large and small, to negotiate and document their architectural services agreements, construction contracts, and financing arrangements. We offer clients additional service in the area of administrative law, litigation, workouts, and bankruptcy.
Chambers Review
Tonkon Torp's extensive transactional capabilities are complemented by significant experience in real estate litigation and land use issues. The firm acts on financing deals, leasing and acquisitions involving a range of projects, most frequently retail and energy. It has notable presence in the senior housing, renewable energy, water law, utilities and construction spaces. The firm is further highlighted for its expertise in real estate taxation.
Work Highlights
- Tonkon Torp advised Albina Head Start on the purchase of property in Portland that it had previously leased for use as classrooms and administrative offices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have been very satisfied with the assistance, knowledge and guidance provided by all members of the Tonkon Torp team."
"The team provides great service and knowledge."
"Tonkon Torp has a lot of talented lawyers."
"I have been very satisfied with the assistance, knowledge and guidance provided by all members of the Tonkon Torp team."
"The team provides great service and knowledge."
"Tonkon Torp has a lot of talented lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
David Petersen is noted for his land use, zoning, and transactional real estate expertise. He is adept at acting on land acquisition and permitting, as well as leases, among other mandates.
"David is creative and efficient."
Kimberlee Stafford gains recognition for her real estate practice, which focuses on property purchases and sales, as well as matters related to financing and leasing.
"Kimberlee is an excellent lawyer."
Owen Blank is recognized for his expertise in real estate matters. He regularly advises clients on transactional matters, including joint ventures, sales and acquisitions.
"Owen is very well respected in the industry."
Theodore Herzog gains recognition for his experience of advising clients on transactions and sales agreements. He is notably adept at handling issues concerning senior living.
"Theodore is a very practical lawyer."
"He's a solid attorney who is detail-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tonkon Torp LLP
Oregon