Jesse Burgess

Associate

How I represent clients at Schwabe

With a focus on land use and real estate law, I help clients navigate complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.

I deliver tailored and effective solutions through in-depth knowledge the law, giving my clients the confidence to approach transactions together. I have significant expertise in telecommunications land use matters, including new site developments, modifications of existing facilities, collocations, and easements.  I also advise telecommunications clients on real estate transactional matters such as ground leasing, licensing, lease buyouts, and other related documents and transactions.

Experience

  • Represented a growing national coffee company in drafting and negotiating hundreds of retail build-to-suit and ground leases nationwide.
  • Negotiated numerous leases for office space, ground space, and food carts throughout Oregon.
  • Represented a regional telecommunications company in the purchase and sale of real property in locations throughout the West Coast.
  • Represented purchasers and sellers of closely held businesses.
  • Drafted local opinion letters for real estate financing transactions.

Education

  • Willamette University, College of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude (2011)‎
  • Whitman College, Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies (2002)‎

Admissions

  • Oregon State Courts
  • Washington State Courts

Memberships

  • International Council of Shopping Centers, Member (2022-present)
  • Northwest Wireless Association (2017-present)
  • California Wireless Association (2024-present)

Additional Publications

“Implications and Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2024,” Oregon State Bar Bulletin, December 2023

Outside Interests

Outside of work, I spend as much time as possible with my family, preferably on bikes or in the kitchen.

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