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Mr. Weiss is a trial and transactional attorney.
He has a wide range of legal experience both in litigation and tranactional work. On the litigation side, Mr. Weiss has handled many cases from basic personal injury cases to complex, multi-million dollar securities litigation. Clients include individuals, business entities, families, and even other attorneys. However, each client is unique, and as such so is every matter. Mr. Weiss does not take a cookie-cutter approach to his representation of each client. What may be good for one client and may be easier on the attorney, may not be good for another. Every matter deserves and gets direct attention.
The current status of the trial court system requires that an attorney be experienced in all phases of pre-litigation dispute resolution. Mr. Weiss is experienced in negotiation, mediation and arbitration. He is also involved in an active trial practice, in many different areas of law. Mr. Weiss has successfully handled cases involving personal injury, business litigation, commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, construction claims (including construction lien foreclosures), contract litigation, property rights, family law, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and trust/estate litigation.
On the transactional side, Mr. Weiss handles matters involving buisniess/corporate set up, estate planning and real estate matters. His vast experiecne as a trial attorney provides his transactional clients with a competitive edge.
In addition, Mr. Weiss is a licensed commercial real estate broker. He represents buyers and sellers of commercial retail assets throughout the United States.
Socially, Mr. Weiss enjoys playing and refereeing recreational ice hockey. He also indulges in college football, especially the Oregon State Beavers!
Mr. Weiss is admitted to practice in Oregon State Courts, the United States Court for the District of Oregon and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Chat withState: Oregon
Acquired: 2001
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PO Box 2085, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035
7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Real Estate
Posted by Amber Clayton | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Thorough, prompt, and trustworthy
JR has helped walk us through sale of our residential property to a developer without the usual aid of a real estate agent. He has been patient at explaining terms and standard practices, prompt at reviewing materials and providing counsel, and very transparent about when he's available to talk in pe...
"Mr. Weiss is a knowledgeable attorney in a variety of legal areas, with a particular emphasis and skill in real estate matters. I endorse this attorney's work."
"Mr. Weiss and I were first associated in law school during which I gained insight into his determination and understanding of the law. Since that time, Mr. Weiss and I have had opportunity to refer clients to one another and work on cases together. Each and every time he has proven to be dependable, driven, and a true advocate for his clients. If I were ever in need of the services he offers, I would not hesitate to hire him. Do yourself a favor, do the same."
"If you are looking for a lawyer with integrity and dependability and a zealous advocate for you, J.R. is an excellent choice."
"I have referred JR cases over the years and the clients have always had positive results and a positive interactions. He is a very effective advocate for his clients."
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2000
Honors- Intensive Trial Practces, Willamette University- College of Law
2012 - Present
Broker, Sperry Van Ness
2012 - Present
Attorney, Walter Weiss, Jr., Professional Services
2006 - Present
Arbitrator, Multnomah County Circuit Court
2007 - 2012
Attorney, Walter Weiss, Jr., P.C.
2006 - 2013
Arbitrator, Clackamas County Circuit Court
2006 - 2007
Of Counsel, Yazbeck, Cloran & Hanson, LLC
2001 - 2005
Attorney, Powers McCulloch & Bennett, LLP
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk, Law Offices of David A. Rhoten
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk, Law Office of Lee H. Peterson
2012 - Present
Oregon Real Estate AgencyBroker
2008 - Present
Multnomah Bar Association, CLE CommitteeMember
2001 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the District of OregonAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1999 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - 2006
Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Professional Development and Education CommitteeChairman
2001 - 2006
Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2001 - 2012
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2005
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Directed Verdict for Defendants
Verdict for Plaintiff
Judgment for plaintiff.
Arbitration award in favor of defendant
2000
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1997
Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude)
1996
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