Atty. William R Orr

Atty. William R Orr

William R Orr is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, real property and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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About William R Orr at a glance

William R Orr is a Member based in Astoria, Oregon, practicing at Snow & Snow. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985) and Washington (2008). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1985) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Clatsop County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Oregon. Serands clients in Astoria, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R Orr is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, real property and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at Snow & Snow in Astoria, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William R Orr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William R Orr 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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Real Estate Law

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

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William R Orr is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Astoria 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 R Orr

Where is William R Orr's law office located?
William R Orr's law practice is located in Astoria, Oregon. The firm is Snow & Snow. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R Orr handle?
William R Orr focuses on business, real estate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William R Orr practiced law?
William R Orr has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William R Orr go to law school?
William R Orr earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact William R Orr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William R Orr received?
William R Orr's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1985
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1985
Washington
Admitted: 2008

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