Atty. James C Waggoner

Atty. James C Waggoner

Mr. James C Waggoner is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & creditors' rights, business transactions, mergers & acquisitions and 4 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James C Waggoner at a glance

James C Waggoner is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. Tax Court (1974). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Reed College (B.A. International, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James C Waggoner is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & creditors' rights, business transactions, mergers & acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Reed College in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James C Waggoner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C Waggoner 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.

James C Waggoner 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 Waggoner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James C Waggoner is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Oregon →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James C Waggoner is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James C Waggoner is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Waggoner

Where is James C Waggoner's law office located?
James C Waggoner's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Waggoner handle?
James C Waggoner focuses on business, real estate, ip, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James C Waggoner practiced law?
James C Waggoner has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James C Waggoner go to law school?
James C Waggoner earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. International, 1968).
How can I contact James C Waggoner for a consultation?
You can contact James C Waggoner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James C Waggoner received?
James C Waggoner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1974
B.A. International
Reed College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1974

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