Av. Joshua E. Husbands

Av. Joshua E. Husbands

Joshua E. Husbands is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Portland office and a member of the firm's Private Wealth Services Group.

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Profile Summary

About Joshua E. Husbands at a glance

Joshua E. Husbands is a trusts, family law, business, and insurance attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Texas (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Joshua E. Husbands is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Portland office and a member of the firm's Private Wealth Services Group
  • He often serves as outside general counsel for private companies and their owners, representing clients in an array of business, tax, business succession and estate planning matters, including business reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures
  • He frequently writes and speaks on business, tax, life insurance and asset protection matters concerning businesses and high-net-worth individuals
  • Counseling Closely Held Businesses
  • Mr. Husbands is personally involved in a multi-generational family business and private investment company, and he also has personal experience with family trusts, including serving as a trustee
  • Having personally been through similar situations as his clients gives Mr. Husbands additional insight and the ability to provide meaningful, comprehensive advice and judgment in such matters
  • He brings this practical knowledge to all of his personal wealth counseling
  • Guiding Large Private Clients Through Succession
  • Large private clients – both businesses and their owners – who wish to move wealth from one generation to the next rely on Mr. Husbands for recapitalizations, the creation of holding companies, entity merging and acquisitions, and divesting businesses to create liquid wealth and help facilitate their long-term visions
  • Planning for Executives of Public Companies
  • Federal securities rules may apply to public company executives who hold company stock
  • Planning techniques for these executives who may be designated as "insiders" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires a sophisticated design and careful implementation
  • Mr. Husbands balances these complex issues while ensuring that the privacy needs of such high-profile individuals are fully respected

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua E. Husbands's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua E. Husbands handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Insurance Law

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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 Joshua E. Husbands

Where is Joshua E. Husbands's law office located?
Joshua E. Husbands's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua E. Husbands handle?
Joshua E. Husbands focuses on trusts, family law, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
Where did Joshua E. Husbands go to law school?
Joshua E. Husbands earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Joshua E. Husbands for a consultation?
You can contact Joshua E. Husbands 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 Joshua E. Husbands received?
Joshua E. Husbands's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Excellence in Writing Award, Best Overall Article - Trust & Estates From Probate & Property Magazine, 2008.

Eğitim

The University of Texas
- Devam Ediyor

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Excellence in Writing Award, Best Overall Article - Trust & Estates From Probate & Property Magazine, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2009-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 40 Under 40, Portland Business Journal, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The International Who's Who of Private Client Lawyers, 2013-2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers High Net Worth guide, Private Wealth Law: Oregon, 2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Guide to the World's Leading Trusts and Estates Lawyers, Legal Media Group's Expert Guides, 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2014-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal 100: Private Client, 2014, 2015
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Portland (OR)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (OR)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Portland (OR)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Portland (OR)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Portland (OR)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar
Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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