Atty. Michael George Distefano

Atty. Michael George Distefano

Mr. Michael George Distefano is a lawyer practicing energy, infrastructure and project finance, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate and land use and 1 other area of law.

Portland Portland 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Michael George Distefano at a glance

Michael George Distefano is a real estate, zoning, m&a, environmental, and energy attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in New York (2011), District of Columbia (2013), California (2014), and Oregon (2019). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2010) and Boston College (B.A. Boston, 2007). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael George Distefano is a lawyer practicing energy, infrastructure and project finance, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate and land use and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Michael George Distefano's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael George Distefano handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

Michael George Distefano is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael George Distefano is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael George Distefano is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

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

Michael George Distefano is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michael George Distefano is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Michael George Distefano

Where is Michael George Distefano's law office located?
Michael George Distefano's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael George Distefano handle?
Michael George Distefano focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Michael George Distefano practiced law?
Michael George Distefano has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael George Distefano go to law school?
Michael George Distefano earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Boston, 2007).
How can I contact Michael George Distefano for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2010
B.A. Boston
Boston College
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013
California
Admitted: 2014
Oregon
Admitted: 2019

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