Licensed for 19 years

Real estate Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Appeals

About Alan

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning 40%

My land use experience includes representing property owners and business interests in applications for: post acknowledgment comprehensive plan map amendments, zone changes, code amendments, subdivisions, partitions, property line adjustments, conditional use and variance applications, wireless cell tower sitings, Measure 37 vesting applications, and Measure 49 applications.

40%

Real Estate 40%

My real estate transactional experience includes: commercial, agricultural, and residential sales, deed restrictions, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), commercial and agricultural lease agreements, easements, and development agreements.

40%

Appeals 20%

My appellate experience includes representing clients before Marion County Hearings Officer, City of Salem Hearings Officer, Marion County Board of Commissioners, Polk County Board of Commissioners, Marion County Circuit Court, Oregon State Land Use Board of Appeals, Oregon Court of Appeals, and the Oregon Supreme Court.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

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Location

Saalfeld Griggs PC

250 Church St SE Ste 200, PO Box 470, Salem, OR, 97308-0470

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Alan Matthew Sorem's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2017 | Litigation

Quick response

Alan responded to me the same day. While I may need to confer with him in the future, he explained that he thought my situation had progressed to the point where a litigator would be better suited. He had his assistant coordinate a meeting with us and a litigator in his firm. I appreciated his quick ...response and honesty in regard to the type of attorney the would benefit us the most. Based on this brief interaction, I'd feel very comfortable hiring him in the future if I ever have need of legal assistance in his field of expertise.

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Posted by Chuck and Linda | August 19, 2014 | Real Estate

Peace of our Mind

Alan Sorem provide us what we needed to make the decision to walk away from a home we felt uncomfortable with obtaining. His knowledge and professionalism helped us to understand what the seller of the home was expecting the buyer to pay for. We would not hesitate to call him again for any assistan...ce we need in the future. Thank you Alan and your team for helping us when we needed you.

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Posted by Jayne | July 25, 2014 | Real Estate

Excellent Representation by Alan Sorem

Our nonprofit hired Alan to assist us with purchasing commercial real estate. Alan's expertise was essential for the successful resolution to some issues with the transaction. I would highly recommend Alan for any real estate and land use issues you may face.

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Alan Matthew Sorem's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Shipman

Real estate lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Shipman

Land use and zoning lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Saalfeld Griggs, PC

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Associations

2017 - Present

Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties

Board of Directors

2006 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2008 - 2017

Oregon State Bar Legislative Land Use Committee

Chair

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Sample of Legal Cases

Tokarski v. City of Salem, LUBA No. 2016-025

Remand to City with instructions prohibiting costly condition of approval.

Gilmour v. Linn County, Oregon Court of Appeals Case No. A161668

LUBA reversed the County's decision holding that a straw compression facility was an outright permitted "farm use" in Oregon. The Court of Appeals affirmed LUBA's decision.

Hess, et. al., v. City of Corvallis

Successfully obtained remand of the decision.

MEK Properties, LLC v. Coos County, LUBA No. No. 2010-021

Successfully obtained a remand by LUBA of a local subdivision denial that the county subsequently approved on remand.

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Education

2006

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2016

OSBA 2016 RELU Annual Summer Conference 2016 Land Use Legislative Update

2015

OSBA 2015 RELU Annual Summer Conference 2015 Land Use Legislative Update

2015

Oregon Forest Fair Real Estate Panel

2014

Oregon School Board Association Annual Conference Strategic Planning for School Site Development

2014

2014 RELU Annual Summer Conference 2014 Land Use Legislative Update

2013

2013 Oregon State Bar Fall Conference LUBA: PREPARING THE RECORD AND MOTION PRACTICE

2011

2011 OIA Education Center's Annual Land Use Forum Measure 49 Development

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Publications

2015

Business Briefs Proponents for Inclusionary Zoning Benefit from a Landmark Decision

2014

North Willamette Association of Realtors Newsletter Canary in the Coal Mine

2014

Oregon State Bar Bulletin Appellate Case Update

2013

Business Briefs US Supreme Court Issues Landmark Property Rights Decision

2011

Oregon Estate Planning and Administration Section Newsletter Five "Dirty" Questions: Identifying and Evaluating Land Use Issues When Representing Your Estate Planning Clients

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Languages

English

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Activity

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