Stephen H Leasia

Stephen H Leasia

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 40 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements, Intellectual Property ... +2 more

1020 SW Taylor Ste 430, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 40 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1985

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Law Offices of Stephen H Leasia

1020 SW Taylor Ste 430, Portland, OR, 97205

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Stephen H Leasia's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Temese | November 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Fantastic business lawyer: professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy

I started working with Stephen when my start-up was just forming and wanting to incorporate. I've been working with him now for over 5 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, practical, experienced and professional. He explains things clearly. He responds in a timely way and does a great job of setting... expectations about timelines and availability. And, he's really nice, which isn't something you can say about every lawyer, frankly. He has helped my company with a variety of matters including incorporation, partner agreements, M&A discussions, contract negotiations with the federal government and major players in health insurance and media/internet advertising, changes in leadership, stock option agreements and Terms of Use. Though my company is young and just getting started, I knew Stephen was a great choice for the longer term, too. He has deep experience working with larger, mature companies and successfully navigating complex legal situations for them. His advice is sound, trustworthy and well thought out. He always operates with integrity and is very down to to earth. All in all, he is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is absolutely trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable.

Posted by Rob | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

A trusted and valued resource

Steve provides excellent general counsel across a wide range of corporate matters. In addition to his insightful and astute legal opinions, he always brings an appreciated practicality to any discussion. Steve always starts with understanding what's best for the business, then proceeds to construct...ing the appropriate legal course of action. Steve is one of the best lawyers I've dealt with over my years in the technology industry.

Posted by Chris | May 06, 2013 | Business

Accessible and trustworthy

I first worked with Steve 12 years ago when he was the counsel for a Start Up company I was an executive at. Since then he has been the go-to lawyer for my own company needs, and I have recommended him to others who have been equally happy with him. He is above all accessible, excellent at explaining... the legal niceties of an issue without being convoluted or arrogant. I have learned to trust his expertise, which is what I need in a lawyer.

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Kurt Ruttum

Business lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Steve as a very solid business lawyer. I have worked with him on sophisticated M&A transactions and have successfully referred to him several corporate clients. He is a practical, smart and efficient business lawyer."

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Robert Swider

Securities offerings lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Stephen for over thirty years and I strongly endorse him. We have worked together on various matters over the years. I find that he is thoughtful in his approach to any issues presented and he vigorously represents his clients."

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Martin Medeiros

Securities offerings lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is my go-to for securities work. He has both the native and acquired intelligence to navigate the most complex transactions. I have yet to deal with a better securities attorney on the west coast. He has assisted my clients in the technology, investment banking, e-commerce, bioscience and venture fund industries."

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Jon Friedman

Business lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"I strongly endorse Stephen Leasia as a corporate and business transaction attorney based on several client business matters I have referred to him. Steve skillfully handled a complex intellectual property licensing agreement for a client with a web development business. The client was very happy with Steve's handling of the transaction and told me after the fact that Steve had been attentive, prompt, capable and smart and had done a great job of keeping him informed as the matter progressed. I recommend Steve without reservation and consider him to be an asset and THE choice when I need to refer someone to a lawyer for a corporate or business matter."

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Richard Grant

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steve Leasia as a corporate lawyer based upon my prior referral of corporate matters to him. He has handled representing clients on corporate matters in a experienced knowledgeable way while still maintaining a friendly approachable manner. I highly recommend him to anyone needing such services."

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Timothy Siegel

Commercial real estate lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a patent attorney and I worked with Steve on the Executive Committee of the Internet and Computer Law section of the Oregon State Bar. Later, I referred a client to him, for their corporate work. They have expressed a lot of satisfaction to me about Steve's work. I know that Steve is very conscientious and well versed in commercial law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2003 - 2017

Owner, Stephen H. Leasia, Attorney At Law

1998 - 2003

General Counsel & Secretary, WebCriteria, Inc.

1995 - 1997

Vice President - Administration & General Counsel, PrintPaks, Inc.

1992 - 1994

Vice President & General Counsel, Microware Distributors, Inc.

Associations

1985 - Present

Oregon State Bar

1998 - 2003

Oregon State Bar, Computer and Internet Law Section

Executive Committee

Education

1983

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

Oregon State Bar, MCLE Committee

Intellectual Property Law

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