Atty. Robert B. Lowry
Bob Lowry has throughout his practice prosecuted and defended a wide variety of environmental litigation matters, including through trial, in state and federal courts. His experience includes an array of industrial and mining-related soil, groundwater, surface water, and air contamination issues under state and federal environmental superfund laws, and related toxic tort litigation arising from chemical exposure.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 41+ Years Experience
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About Robert B. Lowry at a Glance
Robert B. Lowry is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, federal crimes, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1985) and Portland State University-Graduate School of Social Work University of Portland (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert B. Lowry
- Bob Lowry has throughout his practice prosecuted and defended a wide variety of environmental litigation matters, including through trial, in state and federal courts
- His experience includes an array of industrial and mining-related soil, groundwater, surface water, and air contamination issues under state and federal environmental superfund laws, and related toxic tort litigation arising from chemical exposure
- He has also frequently defended and advised clients in matters involving the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency
- He also provides environmental advice related to business transactions and regulatory compliance
- During his 26-year litigation practice, Bob has prosecuted and defended a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, including through trial and appeal, in various state and federal courts, involving diverse transactional, commercial lending, securities, pharmaceutical and business tort issues
- He has recognized expertise in bringing and defending fraud and civil racketeering claims
- His cases have included Japanese and Canadian clients and cross-border issues
- Bob was responsible for the assertion of racketeering claims in the Capital Consultants pension fraud matter
- Professional and Civic Activities - Former Chair, Archdiocese of Portland Pastoral Counsel - Board Member, MacDonald Center
Practice Areas Explained
Robert B. Lowry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Lowry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Portland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Federal Crimes in Portland
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Product Liability in Portland
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Civil Litigation in Portland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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 venue, 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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Robert B. Lowry
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert B. Lowry's practice in the field of business, real estate, federal crimes, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert B. Lowry brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oregon, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Robert B. Lowry can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and federal crimes, Robert B. Lowry can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Robert B. Lowry attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert B. Lowry Handles in Portland
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