Atty. Michael P Opton
Mr. Michael P Opton is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions, trial/commercial and 3 other areas of law.
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Michael P Opton is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Opton & Galton, P.C.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1970), Oregon (1972), U.S. District Court, Districts of New York (1972), and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1976). Educated at New York University J.D. (—) and Amherst College B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Multnomah and American Bar Associations Oregon State Bar (Member, Section on: Computer Law) Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Software Association of Oregon Licensing Executive Society. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael P Opton is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions, trial/commercial and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Michael practices at Opton & Galton, P.C. in Portland, OR
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael P Opton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oregon →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael P Opton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael P Opton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael P Opton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
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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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