Atty. Daniel Urich Compton
Mr. Daniel Urich Compton is a lawyer practicing environmental law, general practice.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 38+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Urich Compton at a Glance
Daniel Urich Compton is a environmental attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1988) and Oregon (1990). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1988) and Lewis and Clark College (B.A. Lewis, 1979). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Urich Compton
- Mr. Daniel Urich Compton is a lawyer practicing environmental law, general practice
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Lewis and Clark College in 1979, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Daniel practices in Portland, OR
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Daniel Urich Compton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Urich Compton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Environmental Law in Portland
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Daniel Urich Compton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Urich Compton's practice in the field of environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Urich Compton brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington (Inactive) and Oregon, Daniel Urich Compton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means Daniel Urich Compton's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Daniel Urich Compton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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