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Atty. Terence L. Thatcher

Atty. Terence L. Thatcher

Mr. Terence L.

Portland Portland 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Terence L. Thatcher at a glance

Terence L. Thatcher is an Off. Of City Atty. based in Portland, Oregon. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980), District of Columbia (1981), and Oregon (1984). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Yale, 1978) and Pomona College (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Terence L. Thatcher is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, civil litigation, communications and 2 other areas of law
  • Terence received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Terence practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Terence L. Thatcher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terence L. Thatcher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Terence L. Thatcher is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Terence L. Thatcher

Where is Terence L. Thatcher's law office located?
Terence L. Thatcher's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terence L. Thatcher handle?
Terence L. Thatcher focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Terence L. Thatcher practiced law?
Terence L. Thatcher has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Terence L. Thatcher go to law school?
Terence L. Thatcher earned their education at (LL.M. Yale, 1978); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Terence L. Thatcher for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Yale
Georgetown University
- 1978
B.A.
Pomona College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Oregon
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984

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