David P Smith

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David P Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 29 years

Business Lawyer at West Linn, OR
Practice Areas: Business, Construction & Development, Litigation ... +2 more

1754 Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn, OR

About David

Biography

The Smith Firm's mission is to "care for businesses as people."

Business purchases and sales must avoid confusion, disputes and unnecessary loss of resources.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

Whether you are involved in a merger, acquisition, refinance, or restructuring, we will assist you in determining your objectives, goals, priorities of business and negotiating strategies. I haveprovided business law services in northwest Oregon for almost 15 years, including services involving: • LLC/S-Corporation Start-ups • Business transactions • Business suc

29 years

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Construction and Development 20%

When business plans are threatened by an owners' failure to pay for work performed or materials supplied, a business can face a serious problem. I have provided construction and mechanics lien and bond claim legal services throughout the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area since 1996, including: • Prepare, record, provide notices, and perfect lien rights • Initiate suits foreclose construction

29 years

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Contracts and Agreements 20%

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Litigation 20%

I have extensive experience in handling complex business arbitration and litigation in both state and federal courts. We can handle a broad range of disputes, including disagreements involving: Business tort litigation Contract disputes Covenants not to compete/non-compete agreements Intentional interference with business relations Theft of corporate opportunities Commercial, financial institution, and lender collections Breach of fiduciary duties Shareholder/partnership

29 years

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Real Estate 20%

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Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 29 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Smith Firm, P.C.

1754 Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn, OR, 97068

thesmithfirmpc.com

Online Presence

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David P Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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Posted by Jaclyn | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You

We have no doubt in our mind that we chose the right attorney to represent us during a complicated and frustrating construction defect matter. From start to finish, our three-year legal battle with a contractor based in Portland hand many unprecedented challenges, yet Dave Smith skillfully navigated... through them all. With remarkable ease, he effectively managed our expectations and fought tirelessly on our behalf. We were delighted with the outcome and immensely relieved to finally put this matter behind us.

Posted by Benjamin | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!

David handled a billing dispute between my company and one of our clients. He always returned our calls and emails in a timely manner. The case was resolved to our satisfaction. Thanks David!

Posted by Robert and Mary | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional and great to work with

We highly recommend David P Smith in matters of construction law.  During the two and half years of our legal process we immensely appreciated David's straight forward and honest dealings, his fair billing, and his personal style which is calming, encouraging and professional.  David's real expertise... is in his litigation skills.  He guided us well with strategy and to anticipate and prepare for the events guiding us to a successful settlement.  His receptive personal demeanor and excellent legal skills make him a great attorney to work with.  Thank you David!

Posted by Arnold and Marie | November 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thanks for your help Dave.

We hired Dave Smith to help us with a small legal situation. We found him to be professional, helpful and an all around good guy. We were satisfied with the outcome and it was handled in a quick and efficient manner.

Posted by Ramona | September 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"The Fixer"

After a big name law firm messed up a legal situation where my elderly parents were being sued, we hired Dave to unravel and resolve the debacle. Dave came up with a resolution we could live with so my mom didn't have to go through anymore unnecssary heartache. Dave didn't "lawyer" up the case and ...if anyone has had a bad attorney, you know what I am talking about. He knows the law but he has common sense too. He didn't talk us in circles or come up with crazy ways to drag things out for the sake of running up fee's - he did his job and did it well. My mother, who was caring for my dad with dementia, was incredibly fragile and Dave treated her with the utmost respect and care throughout the case.

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David P Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Danielle Lordi

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Printz

Business lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David was opposing counsel in a multi-state business litigation matter. He was a zealous advocate for his client and a professional adversary in this case. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Timothy Siegel

Business lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a highly talented business and litigation attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - 2009

Owner, Mead Smith, P.C.

2000 - 2004

Senior Associate, Jordan Schrader Ramis, PC

1999 - 2000

Associate, Miller Nash

1996 - 1999

Associate, Bullivant Houser Bailey

Associations

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

Clackamas County Bar Association

Member

Deschutes County Bar Association

Member

Bend Chamber of Commerce

Member

Central Oregon Association of REALTORS

Member

Education

1996

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

American Geophysical Union v. Texaco, Inc. Copyright Law -- Application of the Fair Use Defense to Scientific Researchers Employed by a For-Profit Corporation

Languages

English

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