Michael Barwood Gottlieb

Michael Barwood Gottlieb

4.3
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 22 years

Business Lawyer at Lake Oswego, OR
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate

PO Box 209, Lake Oswego, OR

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

Experience in business formation and governance, finance, securities, and licensing. Specialty areas include restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, night clubs, breweries, wineries, distilleries, meaderies, and cideries.

23 years

50%
Real Estate 50%

Real estate transactions and finance

23 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael B Gottlieb, PC

PO Box 209, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034

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Michael Barwood Gottlieb's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant

Agressive tactics to collect unerned fees

I hired Gottlieb to renegotiate a lease that was about to expire. He indicated that he had been communicating with my landlord and the lease was just in the bag. I spent several thousands of dollars in improvements in anticipation of the renewal of my lease to find out that Mr. Gootlieb had not sucee...ded in obtaining an extension of my lease after all. All the money spent in tenant improvements were lost. The landlord demanded immidiate surrender of premises at end of lease. Mr. Gottlieb still demamded his fee for services and threatened to sue me for his fee if not paid in full. Add insult to injury.

Michael Gottlieb

Replied last September 15, 2012

This review is fabricated and should be disregarded. That is, I have not had a client for whom I was unable to renew a lease when desired, and to whom I threatened to sue for fees. I suspect that this review was posted by a pro se defendant in a collection matter that I am currently handling.

Posted by Brian | May 28, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Experience

Michael recently helped me to settle a lawsuit. He is extremely thorough and efficient. He made me feel comfortable and confident throughout this difficult matter. Michael remained consistent and persistent until resolution. I will use Michael going forward and highly recommend him.

Posted by Craig | May 24, 2012 | Business

Knowledgeable and detail oriented

I run a computer consulting company and over many years Mr. Gottlieb has developed several legal documents for us including service agreements and maintenance contracts. In addition Mr. Gottlieb dispenses valuable advice on occasional matters and has helped these from becoming larger legal issues. ...He always answers emails promptly, is highly available by phone and is a pleasure to work with.

Posted by Scott | February 29, 2012 | Real Estate

A great asset

I've worked with Mike on a variety of matters over the past several years. Whether it has been real estate transactions, organizationa documents, or general business matters, Mike has always been a great asset. Very comprehensive, efficient, educational, and personable.

Posted by Jason | May 20, 2008 | Business

Hard Working, Professional, Detail Oriented, Problem Solver

I have been a client of Michael's for almost 5 years. He has shown a keen ability to adapt to many different situations, and always comes through, no matter how daunting his task may be. Beyond just practicing law, Michael is an astute businessman, and proven entrepreneur. In my opinion it is the...se traits and skill sets that make him the most effective attorney to handle any business or contract matters. People are sometimes afraid to work with an attorney that is not part of a huge firm, but I have found Michael to be absolutely capable, and an exceptional value. I HIGHLY recommend him.

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Michael Barwood Gottlieb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Castleberry

Business lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Gottlieb is an excellent advocate. He has a gift for creative problem solving and leaves no option left unexplored to achieve the best results for his clients."

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Shawna Meyer

Real estate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is very professional and competent. As opposing counsel, he advocated well for his client, was knowledgeable of his case, and proposed good resolutions."

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Joseph Haddad

Business lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an experienced, knowledgeable business attorney who we rely upon for answering the most difficult of legal questions, especially those on the subjects of real estate or business transactions. We happily refer our clients to Michael with complete confidence. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Arbaugh

Business lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael adn worked with him for many years. He has always practiced with a high degree of competence and professionalism. Michael works with a variety of clientele from restaurants to banks and represents them all with skill and efficiency."

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Matthew Kehoe

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael Gottlieb was easy to work with and had timely, accurate advice."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Michael B Gottlieb, PC

Associations

2010 - Present

Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2014

Animal Law Section of Oregon State Bar

Treasurer

2008 - 2010

Oregon State Bar, Animal Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2008 - 2010

Mortgage Bankers Association

Member

2007 - 2009

FINRA

Registered Securities Principal (series 7, 63, 24)

2003 - 2012

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2012

LexisNexis

TimeMatters Certified Consultant

Sample of Legal Cases

NACM v Urban Fondue LLC

Check Cash Pacific v American Grill Concepts LLC

Columbia Collection Service Inc v Urban Restaurants Inc

James R. Lee v Vince and Julie Cortese

State Farm v Siglers Marine

Advanced Security Inc v Ted Papas et al

Nyberg Centercal LLC v Downtown Delicatessen Inc

Stephen Dellisanti v Pearl Catering LLC

SAIF Corporation v Bartini LLC

Clarence Langer v A. Paul Brenneke

Mia Lucas v 720 Club LLC

Cavalier Services Inc v Urban Restaurants Inc

US Meat and Restaurant Supply v American Grill Concepts LLC

Asset Systems Inc v Damon Law et al

Frank Dupree v Bartini

Skylab Architecture v Portland Restaurant Development LLC

Aloha Produce Inc v American Grill Concepts LLC

Michael Williams v Nicholas and Maurissa Fisher

Electronic Filing Service, Inc. v Swanson Financial Services Inc.

Green Tree Servicing LLC v Ron and Jan Boyanovsky

USA Fund LLLP v Wealthbridge Mortgage Corp

Banc of America Leasing & Capital v Ted Papas et al

Bugzyme Inc v Light Manufacturing Company

Kenneth Hoverkamp v Michael Gassner

Anderson Properties Inc v Ash Creek Acquisitions LLC

Atlas Financial Services v Urban Restaurants Inc

Aloha Produce Inc v American Grill Concepts LLC

Midland Funding, LLC v Mark Byrum

Triple B Corporation v American Grill Concepts LLC

Triple B Corporation v Urban Restaurants Inc

4M Collections LLC v Blackstone American Grill, LLC

Douglas Rosling v Downtown Delicatessen, Inc.

Wealthbridge Mortgage Corp. v Jamie Renner

Donald Kirby v William Purple

Starlette Dixson v Farrell and Associates, Inc.

Myhre Group Architects, Inc. v Sterling Restaurants and Consulting, Inc.

Home Vest Capital, LLC v Michael Pifher

American Northwest Recovery Solutions, Inc. v Sterling Restaurants and Consulting, Inc.

City of Portland v Stephen Kirsop

Debnam, Inc. v Twisted Locks Salon

RealNet 181, LLC v Tango, Incorporated

Black Square Pants, LLC v The Viper Room, LLC

Tracey Baron v Mark Byrum et al

Eric Sanders et al v Voodoo Lounge, LLC et al

Daniel Clark Rizzio v Voodoo Lounge, LLC

Warren Steinberg v Sterling Restaurant Consulting Group, Inc.

Jeffrey Harden v Tango Pacific, Inc.

Midwest Sign and Screens Printing v Tango, Incorporated

Clarence Langer v BLAK et al

EGP Investments, LLC v Ted Papas

Delicious Texas Pit BBQ, LLC v Javier Garcia

TruCap LLC v Wealthbridge Mortgage Corp.

Pacific Seafood Co Inc v Urban Fondue, LLC

New Systems Laundry LLC v Voodo Lounge LLC

Beavers PCL Baseball LLC v Mark Byrum et al

Barrich Inc. v Voodoo Lounge, LLC et al

CIDA, Inc. v Sterling Restaurants and Consulting, Inc.

Capital Credit & Collection Service Inc v Voodoo Lounge, LLC

Capital Credit & Collection Service Inc v Urban Fondue, LLC et al

Active Credit Services Inc v The 720 Room LLC

Russell Hosner LLC v A-Spire Financial Corporation

Metro Area Collection Service v Bartini

Les Schwab Tire Center v Mark Byrum

Gerald Wilson v Michael Hutson

Chris Lenahan v Mark Byrum

CIDA, Inc. v Sterling Restaurants and Consulting, Inc.

Marco Miguel-Vasquez v Vince Cortese

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Education

2002

Lewis & Clark Law School

Juris Doctorate

1993

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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