Michael B Gottlieb, PCPO Box 209Lake Oswego, OR, 97034United States (503) 546-0498 (503) 546-0499

Michael Barwood Gottlieb

Avvo Rating8.8

Lake Oswego, OR
Licensed for 19 years

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About Michael

Mr. Gottlieb is an experienced business law attorney. His practice focuses on business law, corporate counsel, business purchases and sales, entrepreneur's issues, and real estate transactions. Michael has significant experience in licensing compliance, including alcohol licensing (beer, wine, and liquor), mortgage lending licensing, mortgage servicing licensing, consumer lending licensing, and real estate licensing.

Many small businesses don't regularly need an attorney, and for those, Mr. Gottlieb offers great advice at reasonable rates. Other small businesses have a daily or weekly need for legal advice, and for those, Mr. Gottlieb takes a unique approach. He becomes part of the business. By offering legal services at a lower cost than many firms, Mr. Gottlieb is able to become a valuable member of the small business management team.

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.
19 years
Real estate: 50%
Real estate transactions and finance
19 years

Languages spoken

English

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Michael B Gottlieb, PC

PO Box 209
Lake Oswego, OR, 97034

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
WA	Active	2003	05/07/2022
OR	Active	2003	05/15/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Michael B Gottlieb, PC	2003 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association	Member	2010 - Present
Oregon State Bar	Member	2003 - Present
Washington State Bar Association	Member	2003 - Present
Animal Law Section of Oregon State Bar	Treasurer	2009 - 2014
Oregon State Bar, Animal Law Section	Executive Committee Member	2008 - 2010

Mortgage Bankers Association	Member	2008 - 2010
FINRA	Registered Securities Principal (series 7, 63, 24)	2007 - 2009
Multnomah Bar Association	Member	2003 - 2012
LexisNexis	TimeMatters Certified Consultant	2003 - 2012

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Willamette Week	Portland Soccer Baron Merritt Paulson Got Sideways With His Neighbors—Over Some Rocks	2017
Metro news	Missing Canemah Bluff link purchased at courthouse auction	2013

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Lewis & Clark Law School	Juris Doctorate	2002
Portland State University	Bachelor of Science	1993

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
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

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Reviews

4.5 stars4.3 (6)

5 Star		83%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		17%

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Excellent Experience

5.0 stars

Posted by Brian
May 28, 2012

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.

Knowledgeable and detail oriented

5.0 stars

Posted by Craig
May 24, 2012

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.

5.0 stars

Posted by Scott
February 28, 2012

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.

CPA, CFO

5.0 stars

Posted by Nicholas
May 20, 2008

Michael has done a great job working with every business I have been involved with. What makes Michael unique is that he looks at business problems from a macro level. Many lawyers resolve complex business problems with even more complex legal solutions; Michael has a knack for developing solutions which save the business time and save considerable legal costs. I would recommend Michael to anyone.

5.0 stars

Posted by Jason
May 19, 2008

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 these 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.

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous
September 14, 2012

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 suceeded 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.

MoreMichael Barwood Gottlieb's response: 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.

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Peter Castleberry, Business Attorney on Jun 5, 2012
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.

Shawna Meyer, Real estate Attorney on Apr 6, 2012
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.

Peter Castleberry, Business Attorney on Jun 5, 2012
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.

Shawna Meyer, Real estate Attorney on Apr 6, 2012
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.

Joseph Haddad, Business Attorney on Feb 29, 2012
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.

Matthew Arbaugh, Business Attorney on Feb 29, 2012
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.

Matthew Kehoe, Contracts and agreements Attorney on May 29, 2008
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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Hourly Rates $325-$325/hour

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Excellent Experience

5.0 stars

Knowledgeable and detail oriented

5.0 stars

A great asset

5.0 stars

CPA, CFO

5.0 stars

Hard Working, Professional, Detail Oriented, Problem Solver

5.0 stars

Agressive tactics to collect unerned fees

1.0 star

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