Ross Day

Ross Day is the founder and owner of Day Law, a firm established in December 2010. His practice focuses on real estate law, land use and zoning, small and medium-sized business advising, estate planning, civil litigation, constitutional law, election law, commercial matters, residential real estate, landlord matters, and appeals.

Ross earned a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in May 2000. He earned an M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University in May 1996. He also earned a B.S. in Political Science from Oregon State University in July 1994.

Ross earned academic honors during law school, including Dean’s list recognition and service on the Moot Court Board. These honors reflect strong legal study, advocacy training, and written argument skills. His education and early professional development helped prepare him for litigation, land use, property rights, and public policy work.

Ross began private practice as an associate with O’Donnell & Clark, LLP in Portland, Oregon. He handled land use, takings, and small business disputes. He later became Director of Legal Affairs at Oregonians In Action, where he worked on property rights, free speech, and constitutional law matters.

Ross co-authored Ballot Measure 37, a property rights measure passed by Oregon voters in 2004. In 2006, he served as co-chief petitioner for Ballot Measure 39, focused on eminent domain issues. He later served as Executive Director and General Counsel for Common Sense For Oregon, Inc.

Ross Day has practiced law in Oregon and Washington for more than 20 years. His litigation work includes nearly 50 reported appellate cases before major state and federal courts. His bar admissions include Oregon, Washington, Oregon Federal District Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Owner, Day Law PC
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• Willamette University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The George Washington University
  MA in Political Management
• Oregon State University
  BS in Political Science

Awards & Badges