Atty. Chris Hall

Atty. Chris Hall

Chris Hall is a partner in the Portland office of Perkins Coie LLP. He focuses his practice on serving clients in such areas as corporate finance and acquisitions and dispositions.

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Profile Summary

About Chris Hall at a glance

Chris Hall is a business and m&a attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Michigan State University (BA). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris Hall is a partner in the Portland office of Perkins Coie LLP. He focuses his practice on serving clients in such areas as corporate finance and acquisitions and dispositions
  • Chris manages complex transactions having strategic importance to a company's future
  • He has extensive experience with transaction structuring, and has completed a number of acquisitions and dispositions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and reorganizations, as well as a wide range of public and private capital markets transactions and negotiated investments
  • Chris also represents private equity firms in fund formation and capital deployment

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Hall's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Hall handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris Hall

Where is Chris Hall's law office located?
Chris Hall's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Hall handle?
Chris Hall focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
Where did Chris Hall go to law school?
Chris Hall earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (BA); (MBA).
How can I contact Chris Hall for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Chris Hall received?
Chris Hall's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1996
BA
Michigan State University
- In Progress
MBA
Wayne State University
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar
New York, New York State Bar Association

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