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

30 years

20%
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

30 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

20%
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

30 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 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

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | August 24, 2011 | Debt Collection

Chief Credit Officer of Pacific West Bank recommends Dave Smith

Pacific West Bank uses Dave Smith for much of our legal work. Some of that work entails commercial collections, property foreclosures and filing lawsuits. Dave and his legal assistant Wendy are very quick to respond to the Bank's needs and are always open to all kinds of legal questions. Dave's of...fice is only a few blocks away from the Bank and a very informal relationship has been developed over the years. We can drop into Dave's office unannounced and leave documents with Wendy or Dave anytime. In addition, Wendy is frequently in the Bank delivering documents. This professional informality allows the Bank to respond to our legal situations quickly. As a Chief Credit Officer, I have worked with other attorneys before from both large, downtown firms and small, local firms. Dave's overall legal knowledge and ability combined with his friendly, accessible manner makes him a highly valued resource for Pacific West Bank.

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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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