Atty. John D. Parsons

Atty. John D. Parsons

John’s practice is almost exclusively in the context of business and commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on litigating limited liability company, shareholder, and partnership disputes, state and federal securities claims, construction contract and lien enforcement actions, and probate and trust matters in Oregon and Washington. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict and litigated hundreds of cases through arbitration, summary determination, or other successful adjudication.

Portland Portland 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Parsons at a glance

John D. Parsons is a trusts, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Sussman Shank LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1992) and Washington (2002). Educated at Brigham Young University (JD, 1992) and Utah State University (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John’s practice is almost exclusively in the context of business and commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on litigating limited liability company, shareholder, and partnership disputes, state and federal securities claims, construction contract and lien enforcement actions, and probate and trust matters in Oregon and Washington
  • He has tried dozens of cases to verdict and litigated hundreds of cases through arbitration, summary determination, or other successful adjudication

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Parsons's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John D. Parsons is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 D. Parsons

Where is John D. Parsons's law office located?
John D. Parsons's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Sussman Shank LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Parsons handle?
John D. Parsons focuses on trusts, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John D. Parsons practiced law?
John D. Parsons has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John D. Parsons go to law school?
John D. Parsons earned their education at (JD, 1992); (BA, 1989).
How can I contact John D. Parsons for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Parsons 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 D. Parsons received?
John D. Parsons's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates.

Education

JD
Brigham Young University
- 1992
BA
Utah State University
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1992
Washington
Admitted: 2002

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