Atty. Richard A. Canaday

Atty. Richard A. Canaday

Richard A. Canaday is a lawyer practicing commercial, debtor-creditor, real property/land use and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Canaday at a glance

Richard A. Canaday is a contracts, business, real estate, zoning, and creditor rights attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Oregon (Inactive) (1973) and Washington (1987). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Washington and Stanford University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State and American Bar Associations Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Canaday is a lawyer practicing commercial, debtor-creditor, real property/land use and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from University of Washington and Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Richard practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Canaday's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Canaday handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Richard A. Canaday is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard A. Canaday is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard A. Canaday is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard A. Canaday is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Richard A. Canaday is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Richard A. Canaday

Where is Richard A. Canaday's law office located?
Richard A. Canaday's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Canaday handle?
Richard A. Canaday focuses on contracts, business, real estate, zoning, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Richard A. Canaday practiced law?
Richard A. Canaday has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Richard A. Canaday go to law school?
Richard A. Canaday earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact Richard A. Canaday for a consultation?
You can contact Richard A. Canaday 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 Richard A. Canaday received?
Richard A. Canaday's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1973
A.B.
University of Washington and Stanford University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon (Inactive)
Admitted: 1973
Washington
Admitted: 1987

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