Atty. John C Motley

Atty. John C Motley

Mr. John C Motley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (971) 396-5911 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John C Motley at a glance

John C Motley is a Columbia Sportswear Co. based in Portland, Oregon. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on copyright, business, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1997). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (JD, 1997) and Evergreen State College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John C Motley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Evergreen State College in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John C Motley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C Motley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

John C Motley is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

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

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C Motley

Where is John C Motley's law office located?
John C Motley's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C Motley handle?
John C Motley focuses on copyright, business, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John C Motley practiced law?
John C Motley has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John C Motley go to law school?
John C Motley earned their education at (JD, 1997); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John C Motley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John C Motley received?
John C Motley's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

JD
University of Chicago Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Evergreen State College
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1997

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