Atty. Phillip Edward Grillo

Atty. Phillip Edward Grillo

Phillip Edward Grillo is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, appeals, administrative law disputes and 11 other areas of law. Phillip received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Portland Portland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Phillip Edward Grillo at a glance

Phillip Edward Grillo is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985) and Washington (1995). Educated at Northwestern College of Law, Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1984) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Real Estate and Land Use Section) Washington State Bar Association (Land Use and Environmental Law Section) American Bar Association (Regulatory Section, Oregon State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phillip Edward Grillo is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, appeals, administrative law disputes and 11 other areas of law
  • Phillip received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Phillip practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Edward Grillo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Edward Grillo 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.

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Land Use & Zoning

Phillip Edward Grillo 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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Environmental Law

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

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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 Phillip Edward Grillo

Where is Phillip Edward Grillo's law office located?
Phillip Edward Grillo'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 Phillip Edward Grillo handle?
Phillip Edward Grillo focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Phillip Edward Grillo practiced law?
Phillip Edward Grillo has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Phillip Edward Grillo go to law school?
Phillip Edward Grillo earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Phillip Edward Grillo for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip Edward Grillo directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Phillip Edward Grillo received?
Phillip Edward Grillo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern College of Law, Lewis and Clark College
- 1984
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1985
Washington
Admitted: 1995

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