Atty. Michael Lyle Karas

Atty. Michael Lyle Karas

Mr. Michael Lyle Karas is a lawyer practicing construction, construction & development, corporate and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Lyle Karas at a glance

Michael Lyle Karas is an Attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Washington (2017) and Oregon (2018). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Lyle Karas is a lawyer practicing construction, construction & development, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 9 years
  • Michael practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lyle Karas's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Michael Lyle Karas is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Lyle Karas

Where is Michael Lyle Karas's law office located?
Michael Lyle Karas's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lyle Karas handle?
Michael Lyle Karas focuses on contracts, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Michael Lyle Karas practiced law?
Michael Lyle Karas has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
How can I contact Michael Lyle Karas for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2017
Oregon
Admitted: 2018

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