Atty. Joseph W West

Atty. Joseph W West

Joseph W West is a lawyer practicing business, banking, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Willamette University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Portland Portland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph W West at a glance

Joseph W West is an Owner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Foster Garvey PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1985). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Willamette University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph W West is a lawyer practicing business, banking, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from Willamette University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Joseph practices at Foster Garvey PC in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph W West's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph W West 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.

Joseph W West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

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

Joseph W West is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Joseph W West is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Joseph W West

Where is Joseph W West's law office located?
Joseph W West's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Foster Garvey PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph W West handle?
Joseph W West focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Joseph W West practiced law?
Joseph W West has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Joseph W West go to law school?
Joseph W West earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Joseph W West for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph W West 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 Joseph W West received?
Joseph W West's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
Willamette University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1985

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