Atty. Eric E. Freedman
Mr. Freedman represents a wide variety of clients, in both the private and public sectors, on energy and electric utility law issues.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR
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About Eric E. Freedman at a Glance
Eric E. Freedman is a business, environmental, and energy attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric E. Freedman
- Mr. Freedman represents a wide variety of clients, in both the private and public sectors, on energy and electric utility law issues
- His practice emphasizes energy, utilities and infrastructure transactional matters such as the preparation and negotiation of agreements relating to power project and other infrastructure development, mergers and acquisitions, alliances and joint ventures, power purchases and sales, natural gas purchases and sales, commodity derivatives transactions, renewable energy credits and certificates transactions, emissions allowance transactions, electric and gas transmission, and energy services
- His practice also includes counseling concerning commercial, regulatory, risk management, contracting and contract interpretation issues
- Mr. Freedman is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Energy Law
Practice Areas Explained
Eric E. Freedman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric E. Freedman 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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Environmental Law in Portland
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Eric E. Freedman 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.
Eric E. Freedman is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Oregon →
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 Eric E. Freedman
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 Eric E. Freedman's practice in the field of business, environmental, and energy.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, The State Bar of California, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Washington, Washington State Bar Association, Eric E. Freedman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, environmental, and energy, Eric E. Freedman 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 Eric E. Freedman 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 Eric E. Freedman Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric E. Freedman 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 Eric E. Freedman directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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