John is an attorney in the closely held business team. His practice focuses on the operations, acquisition, sale, and organization of ongoing businesses and the partnership, vendor, employee and other disputes that can arise in the course of business. Clients are and have been in a wide variety of industries, including accounting, architecture, information technology, medical services, product distribution, real estate services, retail, trucking, and wireless communications. John also has experience in real estate transactions such as establishing condominiums, buying and selling commercial properties, negotiating retail and commercial space leases, and structuring joint development of planned communities and commercial centers.
Memberships/Affiliations
John is admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon and the U.S. Tax Court. He was named a "Rising Star" by the Washington Law & Politics Super Lawyers Magazine in December 2009.
Education
John earned his JD from the University of Washington School of Law. He earned a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University.
Publications and Presentations
- Presenter, Revised UCC Article 9 Secured Transactions, April 2007
- Author and Presenter, Ethical Issues while Representing Business Entities, November 2007
- Author and Presenter, The Development Approval Process, January 2008
- Author and Presenter, Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases, June 2008
- Author and Presenter, Legal Aspects of Condominium Development and Homeowners’ Associations, September 2009
- Co-Author, Understanding Measure 66 and 67, January 2010
- Co-Author, HIRE Act Opportunities for Closely Held Businesses, March 2010
Portland Office
1001 SW Fifth Avenue16th Floor
Portland, OR 97204-1116
Tel: 503.242.0000
Fax: 503.241.1458
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