Atty. William H. Holmes

Atty. William H. Holmes

Mr. William H.

Portland Portland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William H. Holmes at a glance

William H. Holmes is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1986) and Minnesota (2008). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of Texas B.A. with highest honors University of Texas B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William H. Holmes is a lawyer practicing energy & infrastructure projects and transactions, climate change and sustainability, corporate/m&a and 3 other areas of law
  • William H. received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William H. practices at K&L Gates LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Holmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. Holmes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

William H. Holmes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William H. Holmes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William H. Holmes is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

William H. Holmes is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 William H. Holmes

Where is William H. Holmes's law office located?
William H. Holmes's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Holmes handle?
William H. Holmes focuses on real estate, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William H. Holmes practiced law?
William H. Holmes has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William H. Holmes go to law school?
William H. Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—).
How can I contact William H. Holmes for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Holmes 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 William H. Holmes received?
William H. Holmes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1984
University of Texas B.A. with highest honors University of Texas B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1986
Minnesota
Admitted: 2008

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