About Michael
Biography
Michael McGean has over twenty years of experience as a trial attorney in Oregon state and federal courts. Michael’s practice includes a broad range of subject areas with a concentration on construction contracting and litigation, real property, commercial litigation, and land use. His experience includes representing clients in jury trials, appeals, administrative proceedings, and private arbitrations.
Michael is the chair of the Oregon State Bar’s Disciplinary Board for the Central Oregon region, and a member of the United States District Court Local Rules Committee for Oregon. Michael is the author of the Oregon State Bar’s Real Estate Deskbook chapter on Rescission, Reformation and Specific Performance. He has been given the AV rating by the Martindale Hubbell law directory for the highest level of professional excellence.
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Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 25 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Foreman Sturm & Thede LLP
70 SW Century Dr. Ste. 100-484, Bend, OR, 97702
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Michael Hugh McGean's Reviews
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2 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Jessica | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jessica Elliott
Don't let his boyish good looks and charm fool you! Michael is a shark amongst guppies. I actually felt sorry for the last lawyer I witnessed him litigate against! I sleep better at night knowing Mike is a phone call away.
Posted by Carl | December 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
Michael McGean review
I was president of a homeowners association for 6 years. During the last 5 years of that period we engaged Mike McGean continuously in an extremely complex land use case, and in an equally complex civil litigation. His success rate was 100% in all cases. He was also unique in the level of his persona...
Michael Hugh McGean's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mike professionally and personally for many years. He has an impressive breadth of legal knowledge and the experience to navigate complex legal issues. He is a tough, zealous and loyal advocate with a good heart. I endorse him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, Foreman Sturm & Thede LLP
1900 - Present
Attorney, Foreman Sturm Thede LLP
2004 - 2024
Attorney, Francis Hansen & Martin LLP
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
JD
1992
BA
Publications
2015