James V B Delapoer

James V B Delapoer

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 49 years

Government Lawyer at Albany, OR
Practice Areas: Government, Government Contracts, Litigation ... +2 more

201 W 1st Ave, PO Box 40, Albany, OR

About James V

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Government 55%

General Counsel for the City of Albany; General Counsel for Linn Benton Community College; Former Special Litigation Counsel for Emerald People's Utility District in complex condemnation case

50 years

55%
Government Contracts 15%

Negotiate contracts on behalf of government clients. Negotiated Albany contract with PepsiCo that resulted in $25 million dollar settlement for city.

50 years

15%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

Represent property owners and developers in land use proceedings in nearby cities and counties. Represent City in land use matters before local bodies and the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.

50 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Trial experience as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in State and Federal Courts; appearances before the Oregon Supreme Court, Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals; past member of American Trial Lawyers Association and Oregon Trial Lawyers Association; current member Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.

50 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Represent injured persons in Linn and Benton County Courts. Past member, American Trial Lawyers Association and Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

50 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 49 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1976

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James V B Delapoer

201 W 1st Ave, PO Box 40, Albany, OR, 97321

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James V B Delapoer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | October 21, 2010

Responsive, Thorough, Knowledgeable, Ethical, Professional

I have worked with Mr. Delapoer for over 15 years in his role of City Attorney. In that time he has proven to have invaluable insight, knowledge, and perspective time after time. He is able to quickly understand our needs and define a path forward. Jim has always done a good job of involving his c...lient in the decision-making process. This allows the client to make sure that the processes and actions are supporting their ultimate goals and needs. As the City Engineer, I have had the privilege to work with Mr. Delapoer on many issues ranging from construction and contract law to property rights and development issues. His breadth of knowledge is amazing. Mr. Delapoer is thoughtful in how he approaches challenges and how he looks for solutions. He is able to identify multiple solutions to problems and clearly articulates the risks/benefits to each option. He is especially attentive to the needs of his clients. Mr. Delapoer works hard to be sure he understands the desired outcomes we are seeking before he looks to identify options for moving forward. He has always been very honest and ethical in all his work with and for the City. The City is incredibly fortunate to have Mr. Delapoer represent us. I highly recommend Mr. Delapoer.

Posted by R. Stephen | October 19, 2010

25 Years of Excellent Service

James Delapoer has been my personal attorney for a quarter of a century. In that length of time, he has advised me in various legal matters and represented me in divorce, trust development and property adjustments as well as being generous with his time and expertise on matters of layman curiosity a...bout various aspects of the law. When I have a question, he has always been available to me on a timely basis - a highly desirable trait on time-sensitive legal issues. Mr. Delapoer is a proactive attorney, i.e. he has helped my business and me personally to avoid legal pitfalls rather than just respond to problems that have occurred. And, he has taken the time to understand my business and my personal and business goals. Simply, when I need legal help (or think I might), Mr. Delapoer has been there for me every time and his legal expertise has been a winner for me, every time.

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Key to the City, Albany City Council

1998

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

General Counsel, Linn Benton Community College

1985 - Present

City Attorney, City of Albany, Oregon

1976 - 1985

Assistant City Attorney, City of Albany

Associations

1985 - Present

Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Member

1985 - Present

Oregon City Attorneys Association

Member

1976 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1976 - Present

Linn-Benton Bar Association

Member

1980 - 1980

Linn County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Albany v, Pepsico

$25,000,000 settlement in favor of City

Emerald People's Utility District v. PacifiCorp

Settled in clients favor after successful trial outcome.

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Education

1976

University of Oregon

Doctor of Jurisprudence

1973

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Oregon City Attorney Association Spring Conference

How Albany won a $25 M Settlement from Pepsi

N/A

Plaintif's presentation

Trial Practice

N/A

Government Practice

Media Relations

Publications

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Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education Presenter-course material
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