Atty. James Patrick Heffernan

Atty. James Patrick Heffernan

Mr. James Patrick Heffernan is a lawyer practicing u.s. canada pacific salmon treaty, environmental law, indian law.

Portland Portland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About James Patrick Heffernan at a glance

James Patrick Heffernan is a Policy Asst. based in Portland, Oregon. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on environmental and international. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1989). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1989) and Colorado State University (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Patrick Heffernan is a lawyer practicing u.s. canada pacific salmon treaty, environmental law, indian law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Colorado State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Heffernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Heffernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

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

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 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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Where is James Patrick Heffernan's law office located?
James Patrick Heffernan's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Heffernan handle?
James Patrick Heffernan focuses on environmental, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Patrick Heffernan practiced law?
James Patrick Heffernan has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Patrick Heffernan go to law school?
James Patrick Heffernan earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1989
B.S.
Colorado State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1989

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