Atty. Paul C. Elsner

Atty. Paul C. Elsner

Paul C. Elsner is a lawyer practicing municipal law & governance, property acquisition & real estate transactions, public finance & infrastructure financing and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul C. Elsner at a glance

Paul C. Elsner is a Founding Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Beery, Elsner & Hammond LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1982) and Washington (2013). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1980) and Kenyon College (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul C. Elsner is a lawyer practicing municipal law & governance, property acquisition & real estate transactions, public finance & infrastructure financing and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College in 1972, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Paul practices at Beery, Elsner & Hammond LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Paul C. Elsner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul C. Elsner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

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

Paul C. Elsner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Paul C. Elsner is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 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 Paul C. Elsner

Where is Paul C. Elsner's law office located?
Paul C. Elsner's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Beery, Elsner & Hammond LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul C. Elsner handle?
Paul C. Elsner focuses on employment, real estate, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Paul C. Elsner practiced law?
Paul C. Elsner has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Paul C. Elsner go to law school?
Paul C. Elsner earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Paul C. Elsner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul C. Elsner received?
Paul C. Elsner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1980
A.B.
Kenyon College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1982
Washington
Admitted: 2013

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