Elliott, Ostrander & Preston, P.C.
Practical solutions to complex problems. Real people. Clear advice.
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Portland-based law firm providing legal guidance to businesses and individuals since 1995 across business, finance, real estate, employment, tax, IP, litigation, insurance, and entertainment law.
About
Elliott, Ostrander & Preston, P.C. is a Portland, Oregon-based law firm established in 1995. The firm provides comprehensive legal guidance to businesses and individuals, drawing on broad collective experience from various law firms across the U.S. and handling matters for clients from across the U.S. and other countries.
The firm's practice philosophy is based on clear communication and prompt service, providing sound, personalized, responsive, and cost-effective solutions. The firm strives to become trusted counselors rather than mere scriveners and litigators, helping clients make practical risk decisions based on cost/benefit analysis. The firm's attorneys are licensed in Oregon and other states, and the firm represents clients before trial and appellate courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels throughout Oregon and Washington.
Services
Business, Finance, and Real Estate
Counseling on business structuring, corporate formations, debt and equity financings, mergers, acquisitions, general counsel for closely-held companies, and real estate transactions including buying, selling, development, financing, construction, and leasing.
Employment Law
Representation of both employers and employees including preventative practices, employment policies and handbooks, contract negotiations, non-competition agreements, severance packages, and defense of employment claims in state and federal courts and administrative bodies.
Tax and Estate Planning
Estate and wealth transfer planning including wills, trusts, probate, estate tax returns, and probate litigation. Tax planning for high net worth individuals, businesses, and taxable estates. Tax controversy and litigation before the U.S. Tax Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Intellectual Property
Patent preparation and prosecution, trademark searches and analyses, IP audits, trademark portfolio maintenance, domain name arbitration, licensing, trade secrets, publicity rights, and unfair competition claims.
Litigation and Appellate Practices
Trial and appellate representation in business, real estate, intellectual property, employment, insurance, contract, entertainment, and other disputes. Representation before trial courts, appellate courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies in Oregon and Washington.
Insurance Law
Insurance coverage analysis, defense of claims, and pursuit of coverage for covered losses. Work with insurance adjusters in litigation. Representation of both policyholders and insurers. Trial and appellate work on insurance indemnity and coverage questions.
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