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John S. Folawn is a Member based in Portland, Oregon. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1971) and Oregon (1973). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1970) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Co-Chair, Northwest Chapter, 1996, Professional Liability Underwriting Society. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John S. Folawn is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, legal malpractice, business and commercial disputes and 3 other areas of law
- John S. received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- John S. practices in Portland, OR
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Folawn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John S. Folawn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
John S. Folawn is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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