Atty. Adele J. Ridenour
Adele Ridenour is a litigator whose practice focuses on complex construction, insurance, and design related disputes. She has also developed an extensive background and practice advising educational institutions regarding Title IX, including analysis of Title IX with regard to school facilities and new construction.
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Adele J. Ridenour is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ball Janik LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (2004) and Oregon Utah (2006). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D. Managing, 2004) and Gonzaga University (B.A. Political, 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Adele Ridenour is a litigator whose practice focuses on complex construction, insurance, and design related disputes
- She has also developed an extensive background and practice advising educational institutions regarding Title IX, including analysis of Title IX with regard to school facilities and new construction
- She handles all aspects of property tax appeals for both residential and commercial owners
- Ms. Ridenour was selected as one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyers” in 2014 and 2015 by the American Society of Legal Advocates, and has been selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers list since 2013
- In February 2016, Ms. Ridenour successfully represented multiple homeowners in an 8-day jury trial
- The case resulted in a jury verdict in favor of each of the owners, with a total verdict over four times the defendant’s last settlement offer
- Ms. Ridenour is a member of the Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Board of Directors and a member of the Multnomah County and Clark County (Washington) bar associations
- She is the current treasurer of the University of Oregon School of Law Alumni Association, and a former adjunct professor for the University, where she co-taught a course in Green Construction Law
- Additionally, Ms. Ridenour is a member of the housing committee of Bienestar, Inc. Bienestar is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing affordable community housing, leadership development, and resident service programs that integrate housing, health, education, and skill development
- Honors Best Lawyers in America list, 2018 2015 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Construction Defect & Dispute Conference Northwest Region 2015 Runner-Up, Portland Business Journal's “Forty Under 40” Selected as “Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyers” by the American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014 and 2015 Oregon Super Lawyers list, 2013-2017 Recipient, 2014 University of Oregon School of Law Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Recognized in 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition, The List of Construction, Real Estate and Environmental Firms
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Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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