Atty. James C Lygo

Atty. James C Lygo

Mr. James C Lygo is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, family and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 38 yrs experience 38 year
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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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Personal Injury

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

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C Lygo

Where is James C Lygo's law office located?
James C Lygo's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Lygo handle?
James C Lygo focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James C Lygo practiced law?
James C Lygo has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James C Lygo go to law school?
James C Lygo earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Hon., 1984).
How can I contact James C Lygo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1988
B.A. Hon.
University of Western Ontario
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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