Atty. John F Purcell

Atty. John F Purcell

Mr. John F Purcell is a lawyer practicing arbitration, construction, business litigation.

Portland Portland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John F Purcell at a glance

John F Purcell is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1980). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1980) and Stanford University (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John F Purcell is a lawyer practicing arbitration, construction, business litigation
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP in Portland, OR and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

John F Purcell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John F Purcell 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.

John F Purcell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

John F Purcell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John F Purcell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 F Purcell

Where is John F Purcell's law office located?
John F Purcell's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F Purcell handle?
John F Purcell focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John F Purcell practiced law?
John F Purcell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John F Purcell go to law school?
John F Purcell earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact John F Purcell for a consultation?
You can contact John F Purcell 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 F Purcell received?
John F Purcell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1980
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1980

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