Atty. Ernest E. Estes

Atty. Ernest E. Estes

Ernest E. Estes is a lawyer practicing environmental law, business law, conservation law and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 50 Years Experience 50 year
Call (971) 484-4416

Profile Summary

About Ernest E. Estes at a glance

Ernest E. Estes is an U.S. Dept. of Energy/Bonneville Power Admin.-Gen. Coun. Off. based in Portland, Oregon. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1976) and Oregon (1979). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1973) and University of Hawaii (B.A., 1973). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ernest E. Estes is a lawyer practicing environmental law, business law, conservation law and 3 other areas of law
  • Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Ernest practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest E. Estes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest E. Estes 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

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

Ernest E. Estes is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ernest E. Estes is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Oregon →

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 Ernest E. Estes

Where is Ernest E. Estes's law office located?
Ernest E. Estes's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest E. Estes handle?
Ernest E. Estes focuses on business, real estate, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Ernest E. Estes practiced law?
Ernest E. Estes has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Ernest E. Estes go to law school?
Ernest E. Estes earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Ernest E. Estes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Hawaii
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1976
Oregon
Admitted: 1979

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