Atty. James Michael Kearney

Atty. James Michael Kearney

James Michael Kearney is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, business. James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Portland Portland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Kearney at a glance

James Michael Kearney is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1998) and Idaho (1999). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A. International, 1991). Active member of Multnomah Bar Association Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Kearney is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, business
  • James received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Kearney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Kearney 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Michael Kearney 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

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Where is James Michael Kearney's law office located?
James Michael Kearney's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Kearney handle?
James Michael Kearney focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Michael Kearney practiced law?
James Michael Kearney has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Michael Kearney go to law school?
James Michael Kearney earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. International, 1991).
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1998
B.A. International
Claremont McKenna College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1998
Idaho
Admitted: 1999

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