About
Courtney E. Engel focuses her legal practice on real estate, bank lending, and business transactions, offering guidance on a wide range of commercial property and finance matters. She has experience working with institutional lenders and investors, handling complex deals across industrial, retail, hospitality, and agricultural sectors.
Courtney earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College in 2005. She later pursued her Juris Doctor at Lewis & Clark Law School, graduating cum laude in 2019. Her strong academic foundation supports her sharp legal insight and attention to detail in managing high-value transactions and contracts.
Courtney routinely advises clients on large-scale property purchases and sales, including those involving timberland and farming operations. She is also skilled in negotiating leases for commercial office spaces, restaurants, and retail properties, helping clients structure agreements that serve long-term business goals.
Courtney began her legal career in 2019, focusing on real estate law. She later expanded her experience at an international AMLAW 100 firm before returning to further build her practice. Her time in both regional and global environments gives her the ability to handle both complex national deals and locally grounded projects.
Courtney E. Engel continues to guide clients through transactions with clarity and diligence, using her legal skills to support business growth and secure strategic outcomes in real property matters. She is admitted to practice in Oregon State Courts and California State Courts. She is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Multnomah Bar Association. Her professional approach, combined with practical knowledge of development finance, makes her a reliable advisor for businesses and investors navigating real estate and lending challenges.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, McEwen Gisvold LLP
- Member, Oregon State Bar
- Member, Multnomah Bar Association
- Member, California State Courts
- Member, Oregon State Courts
Licensed State
Education
- Lewis & Clark Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Boston College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Banking
- Commercial real estate
- Equipment finance and leasing
- Residential real estate