Atty. John C Pinkstaff

Atty. John C Pinkstaff

John C Pinkstaff is a lawyer practicing construction, environmental, land use and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Portland Portland 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John C Pinkstaff at a glance

John C Pinkstaff is a Counsel to the Firm based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Lane Powell PC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1975), California (Inactive) (1976), and Washington U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (2009). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Oregon (B.S. Honors, 1968). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John C Pinkstaff is a lawyer practicing construction, environmental, land use and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Lane Powell PC in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John C Pinkstaff's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

John C Pinkstaff is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John C Pinkstaff is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

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

John C Pinkstaff is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John C Pinkstaff is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 John C Pinkstaff

Where is John C Pinkstaff's law office located?
John C Pinkstaff's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Lane Powell PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C Pinkstaff handle?
John C Pinkstaff focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John C Pinkstaff practiced law?
John C Pinkstaff has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John C Pinkstaff go to law school?
John C Pinkstaff earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Honors, 1968).
How can I contact John C Pinkstaff for a consultation?
You can contact John C Pinkstaff 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 John C Pinkstaff received?
John C Pinkstaff's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1973
B.S. Honors
University of Oregon
- 1968

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1975
California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1976
Washington U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 2009

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