Elizabeth English

Elizabeth English is an attorney at Alterman Law Group PC in Portland, Oregon. Her primary practice focuses on real estate leasing, acquisition and development, and industrial, office, retail, and multi-family purchase and sale transactions. Elizabeth works with clients on commercial real estate matters that require careful review of transaction structure, contract terms, property interests, and business objectives. Her practice is designed to help clients move transactions forward with clear documentation and practical legal guidance.

Elizabeth is a graduate of the Texas McCombs School of Business and the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. She began her legal career in Texas and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2017. Her business and legal education supports a commercial real estate practice where financial considerations, deal structure, contract language, and long-term property strategy often intersect. This background helps her evaluate transactions from both legal and business perspectives.

Elizabeth’s work includes office, commercial, industrial, retail, and multi-family real estate matters, with an emphasis on leasing, acquisitions, development, and purchase and sale transactions. Before joining Alterman Law Group, she practiced in Texas and later worked in Portland real estate law. Her experience also includes business leadership outside private legal practice, giving her additional familiarity with the operational concerns that can influence negotiation, investment decisions, and property transactions.

Elizabeth English is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association and the Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section. She also serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region and has supported civic and philanthropic organizations in Portland. Her combination of real estate practice, business education, and community service supports a client-focused approach to commercial property matters that emphasizes clear agreements, careful planning, and practical execution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Alterman Law Group PC
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association (2017-Present)
• Member, Oregon State Bar Real Estate Land Use Section (2017-Present)
• Member, Oregon Women Lawyers (2017-2020)
• Member, American Bar Association (2017-2020)
• Member, Portland Parks Foundation Board
• Member, Self Enhancement Inc.
• Volunteer, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Licensed State

• Oregon

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