
McEwen Gisvold LLP
About McEwen Gisvold LLP
McEwen Gisvold LLP has served as one of Oregon’s most respected law firms since its founding in 1886. With a tradition of excellence spanning more than a century, the firm has built a reputation based on integrity, professionalism, and consistently delivering results. Guided by ethical advocacy and a steadfast commitment to confidentiality, the firm delivers personalized solutions that strike a balance between legal precision and practical business insight.
McEwen Gisvold LLP offers comprehensive services in real estate, business transactions, litigation, taxation, and estate planning. Attorneys manage intricate real estate acquisitions, complex corporate matters, and sophisticated financial structures with meticulous attention to detail. In both state and federal courts across Oregon and Washington, the firm’s litigators provide vigorous advocacy supported by a practical orientation to dispute resolution, ensuring strategies are aligned with client objectives.
McEwen Gisvold LLP distinguishes itself by combining deep legal expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the industries and communities it serves. Attorneys build trusted partnerships that often span decades, emphasizing tailored strategies that safeguard client interests over the long term. Recognition within the legal profession affirms the firm’s standard of excellence, while its enduring tradition of community service underscores a dedication that extends beyond the courtroom.
McEwen Gisvold LLP continues to balance time-honored values with innovative approaches to today’s legal challenges. From protecting assets through strategic estate planning to guiding business leaders through disputes or transactions, the firm applies disciplined preparation and forward-thinking counsel. With more than 125 years of proven results, the firm remains a reliable partner for individuals, businesses, and institutions seeking confidential, results-driven, and high-quality legal representation.
Practice Areas
- Selling Or Purchasing Stock Or Assets Of Various Business Entities
- Preparing And Reviewing Contracts
- Issues Affecting Governance Of The Entities
- Protecting Business Names And Intellectual Property
- Mortgage Lending And Borrowing
- Environmental Regulatory Compliance And Remediation Of Environmental Contamination
- Administrative Hearings Before State Agencies
- Licensing Issues
- Taxation
- Commercial Lending & Real Estate Financing
- Acquisitions & Sales
- Real Estate Development
- Leasing & Property Management
- Probate And Estate Administration
- Business Succession Planning
- Revocable Or Living Trusts, Including Pour-Over Wills And Credit Shelter Trust Provisions
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
- Family Programs For Annual Giving
- Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
- Education Trusts
- Family Limited Partnerships And Limited Liability Companies
- Contract And Partnership Disputes
- Defense Of Title To Real Property
- Foreclosure Of Secured Interests
- Business Torts
- Construction And Contractor Disputes
- Professional Malpractice Defense