Atty. Ellen Sheedy
Ms. Ellen Sheedy is a lawyer practicing business, emerging companies, public companies and 8 other areas of law.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 19+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Sheedy at a Glance
Ellen Sheedy is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2007). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Williams College (B.A. English, 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Oregon State Bar. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Sheedy
- Ms. Ellen Sheedy is a lawyer practicing business, emerging companies, public companies and 8 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Ellen practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Portland, OR
Practice Areas Explained
Ellen Sheedy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Sheedy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Portland
Ellen Sheedy is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →
Environmental Law in Portland
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Ellen Sheedy is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →
Energy & Utilities Law in Portland
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Ellen Sheedy
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 Ellen Sheedy's practice in the field of business, m&a, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Sheedy brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and environmental, Ellen Sheedy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Ellen Sheedy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ellen Sheedy Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ellen Sheedy has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ellen Sheedy directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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