Atty. William D. "Bill" Miner
William D. Miner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.
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William D. "Bill" Miner is a business and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William D. Miner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- William D., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2016
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William D. "Bill" Miner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William D. "Bill" Miner is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.
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