Atty. Matthew R Baines

Atty. Matthew R Baines

Mr. Matthew R Baines is a lawyer practicing municipal law, land use law, environmental law.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Matthew R Baines at a glance

Matthew R Baines is a zoning, environmental, and government attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1977). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1977) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Matthew R Baines is a lawyer practicing municipal law, land use law, environmental law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Matthew practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew R Baines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew R Baines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew R Baines is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew R Baines is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew R Baines is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Matthew R Baines

Where is Matthew R Baines's law office located?
Matthew R Baines's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew R Baines handle?
Matthew R Baines focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Matthew R Baines practiced law?
Matthew R Baines has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Matthew R Baines go to law school?
Matthew R Baines earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Matthew R Baines for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew R Baines received?
Matthew R Baines's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1977
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1977

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