Atty. Lee Davis Kell
Lee Davis Kell practices at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. Read Full Bio
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 59+ Years Experience
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About Lee Davis Kell at a Glance
Lee Davis Kell is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1967), Oregon (1967), and Washington (2004). Educated at New York University (LL.B., 1965) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Multnomah Bar Association Oregon State Bar The State Bar of California. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lee Davis Kell
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Practice Areas Explained
Lee Davis Kell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee Davis Kell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Estate Planning & Probate in Portland
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Lee Davis Kell is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →
Employment Law in Portland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Lee Davis Kell is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lee Davis Kell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Real Estate Law in Portland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Lee Davis Kell is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
Tax Law in Portland
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Lee Davis Kell is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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 venue, 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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Lee Davis Kell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lee Davis Kell's practice in the field of estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lee Davis Kell brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Oregon, and Washington, Lee Davis Kell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, employment, and business, Lee Davis Kell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Lee Davis Kell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lee Davis Kell Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lee Davis Kell has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Lee Davis Kell directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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