Atty. David A. Bledsoe

Atty. David A. Bledsoe

David A. Bledsoe is a lawyer practicing business/commercial, construction, insurance and 7 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 41 Years Experience 41 year

Profile Summary

About David A. Bledsoe at a glance

David A. Bledsoe is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985) and Washington U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of (1989). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1985) and Harvard University (A.B. History, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David A. Bledsoe is a lawyer practicing business/commercial, construction, insurance and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Bledsoe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Bledsoe 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David A. Bledsoe is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Bledsoe

Where is David A. Bledsoe's law office located?
David A. Bledsoe's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Bledsoe handle?
David A. Bledsoe focuses on business, litigation, environmental, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has David A. Bledsoe practiced law?
David A. Bledsoe has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David A. Bledsoe go to law school?
David A. Bledsoe earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B. History, 1978).
How can I contact David A. Bledsoe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David A. Bledsoe received?
David A. Bledsoe's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1985
A.B. History
Harvard University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1985
Washington U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of
Admitted: 1989

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