Atty. Roy W. Tucker

Atty. Roy W. Tucker

Roy Tucker is an experienced business counselor and advisor who focuses his practice on public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance and corporate governance and restructurings. Roy has represented issuers and underwriters in numerous public offerings and regularly advises corporate clients and private equity firms on mergers, asset sales and leveraged buyouts.

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Profile Summary

About Roy W. Tucker at a glance

Roy W. Tucker is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at University of Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1979) and Kenyon College (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Roy Tucker is an experienced business counselor and advisor who focuses his practice on public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance and corporate governance and restructurings
  • Roy has represented issuers and underwriters in numerous public offerings and regularly advises corporate clients and private equity firms on mergers, asset sales and leveraged buyouts

Practice Areas Explained

Roy W. Tucker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy W. Tucker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Roy W. Tucker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Securities Law

Roy W. Tucker is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Roy W. Tucker

Where is Roy W. Tucker's law office located?
Roy W. Tucker's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy W. Tucker handle?
Roy W. Tucker focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
Where did Roy W. Tucker go to law school?
Roy W. Tucker earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (BA).
How can I contact Roy W. Tucker for a consultation?
You can contact Roy W. Tucker 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 Roy W. Tucker received?
Roy W. Tucker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation.

Education

J.D.
University of Buffalo Law School
- 1979
BA
Kenyon College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Disclosure
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Oregon Law and Politics, "Oregon Super Lawyers," 2006 - present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Business Lawyers," 2004 - present
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation, Portland (OR)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland (OR)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation, Portland (OR)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law, Portland (OR)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law, Portland (OR)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland (OR)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland (OR)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (OR)
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar
New York, New York State Bar Association

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