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Firm Profile: Stoel Rives LLP
760 SW Ninth Avenue
Suite 3000
Portland, Oregon 97205, United States
Phone: (503) 224-3380
Fax: (503) 220-2480
Areas Of Practice
  • Construction Law
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Other U.S. Locations
  • Alaska
  • California
  • D.C.
  • Idaho
  • Minnesota
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington

Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals

Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project. Understanding construction…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial

Oregon Senate Bill 426 Would Make Owners and Prime Contractors Liable for Unpaid Wages Owed by Those They Hire

Developers, owners, and contractors would all be wise to take note of Senate Bill 426, currently under consideration in the Oregon legislature…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Labor & Employment Law

Wildfires and Property Insurance: Navigating a Shifting Landscape

As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across California, Oregon, and Washington, homeowners and businesses face mounting challenges in securing and maintaining property insurance. The Los Angeles wildfires alone have…more
 /  Environmental Law, Insurance, Real Estate - Residential

The Collective Cost Paid For Arbitration’s Numerous Benefits

Arbitration agreements have become commonplace in construction contracts. As a result, a significant portion of construction disputes are resolved privately through arbitration rather than in public courts. This article was…more
 /  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law

Basic Information About the Court System

Here are some useful basics if you have a dispute that may be headed to court for resolution…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies

United States Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Public Camping Laws in the Ninth Circuit

Policymakers have several tools for addressing the rising issue of homelessness in their communities.  In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, No. 23-175603 (June 28, 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court (“Court”) had its first…more
 /  Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

The United States Supreme Court Determines There Is No Distinction Between Legislative and Administrative Takings

In a typical permitting process, the local government may place certain conditions on issuing a building permit to further a legitimate public purpose.  While the local government has “substantial authority to regulate land…more
 /  Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Drafting Real Estate Documents With Project Permitting in Mind

In the dynamic world of real estate development, the orchestration of real property documents (such as leases, easements, or purchase agreements that are collectively referred to here as “site control documents”) plays a pivotal…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Lesser-Known Insurance Policies for Addressing Project Risks

Construction projects involve significant risks to project owners, designers, and contractors. Many such risks are allocated in the parties’ contracts, which in turn require those parties to obtain insurance—further allocating…more
 /  Construction Law, Insurance

New Limitations on Commercial Leases Within the City of Seattle

On December 12, 2023, Seattle’s former City Council passed Ordinance 126982 in an effort to increase commercial rent affordability for small businesses. The Ordinance, returned unsigned by the Mayor, became law on January 29,…more
 /  Real Estate - Commercial

Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Assessment of Tax Liability Against Prime Contractor in Lanzce G. Douglass, Inc. v. Department of Revenue

Under Washington law, prime contractors perform construction for consumers, while speculative builders construct on property they own. The differentiation between these classifications is important because prime contractors are…more
 /  Construction Law, Taxation

Subleasing: A Real Estate Strategy in a Post-Pandemic Economy

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, flexibility is paramount. The recent widespread adoption of remote work has led companies across the country to shed office space. As companies navigate changes in market dynamics, the…more
 /  Real Estate - Commercial

A Case in How to Delegate and Avoid Landowner Liability for Contractor Employees

In a case of first impression in Washington, the Washington State Supreme Court held that a landowner may satisfy its duty to guard an invitee “against known or obvious dangers on the premises by delegating the duty of…more
 /  Construction Law

Strategies for Getting Difficult Contracts to the Finish Line

When negotiating design and construction contracts for large projects, it is common for sophisticated parties to push to the end of their negotiations the half-dozen or so provisions that one side or the other has characterized…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law

5 Keys to Early Mediation Success When Project Disputes Arise

Many construction, development, and real estate purchase agreements provide for early mediation as a condition precedent to arbitration or court litigation. Early mediation sessions usually fail, only to be followed months later…more
 /  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential
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