Atty. Ms Ellen M Van Riper

Atty. Ms Ellen M Van Riper

Ms Ellen M Van Riper is a lawyer practicing land use, zoning law, municipal law and 6 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Wilkes University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Gresham Gresham 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Ms Ellen M Van Riper at a glance

Ms Ellen M Van Riper is a zoning, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Gresham, Oregon. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1987), Arizona (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Colorado (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Wilkes University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maricopa County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Arizona. Serands clients in Gresham, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms Ellen M Van Riper is a lawyer practicing land use, zoning law, municipal law and 6 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Wilkes University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Ellen practices in Gresham, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Ms Ellen M Van Riper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ms Ellen M Van Riper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Ms Ellen M Van Riper is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Gresham 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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Where is Ms Ellen M Van Riper's law office located?
Ms Ellen M Van Riper's law practice is located in Gresham, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ms Ellen M Van Riper handle?
Ms Ellen M Van Riper focuses on zoning, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Ms Ellen M Van Riper practiced law?
Ms Ellen M Van Riper has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Ms Ellen M Van Riper go to law school?
Ms Ellen M Van Riper earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
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What awards or recognition has Ms Ellen M Van Riper received?
Ms Ellen M Van Riper's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Wilkes University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1987
Arizona
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Colorado
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996

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