Atty. James C Lygo
Mr. James C Lygo is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, family and 3 other areas of law.
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About James C Lygo at a glance
James C Lygo is a divorce, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1988) and University of Western Ontario (B.A. Hon., 1984). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James C Lygo is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, family and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices in Portland, OR
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James C Lygo's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C Lygo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James C Lygo is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oregon →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James C Lygo is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James C Lygo is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James C Lygo is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James C Lygo is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
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 andnue, 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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