Industry focus
The best lawyers understand their clients’ businesses and objectives and provide advice that is practical and well-reasoned.
How I represent clients at Schwabe
I represent timber investment management organizations and commercial real estate companies in large, complex acquisitions, dispositions, conservation sales and easements, and loan transactions secured by timberlands.
I focus my practice on business and securities transactions and have a deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and public offerings. My clients appreciate my unique combination of legal, business, and industry perspectives.
Testimonial
“Almost 20 years ago, Mark Stayer was referred to us for real estate transactions. We have used him ever since in multiple states. Recently we have also had the pleasure of working with Dan Eller on tax questions. In every case they have very professional and a pleasure to work with.”
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Experience
- Representing a large timber investment management organization in various timberland acquisitions in Oregon, Washington and Michigan since 2000.
- Representing large timber investment management organizations and private individuals and trusts in various timberland dispositions throughout the United States.
- Representing a large timber investment management organization in various timberland conservation easements in Washington and California.
- Representing various large timber investment management organizations in various timberland operational matters in Oregon, Washington and California.
- Representing an insurance company in loan transactions secured by timberlands throughout the United States.
- Representing various commercial real estate clients in acquisitions, sales and leasing.
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
- U.S. District Court - District of Oregon
Memberships
- Oregon State Bar, Member, Business Law and Real Estate
Awards
- Best Lawyers, “Law Firm of the Year” in Timber Law, Team Member (2015 and 2018)
- Best Lawyers, National Tier 1 Firm in Timber Law, Team Member (2015-2018)
- Ranked for Real Estate Lawyers in Oregon, Chambers USA (2016-2019)
- Lawyer of the Year award, Timber Law (2013 and 2015)
- Selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers List, Real Estate (2006-2017)
- Recipient of Distinguished Service Award, City of Lake Oswego, Oregon (2008)
- Best Lawyers in America Award: Real Estate Law and Timber Law (2007-2020)
Community Activities
- Portland Golf Club, Former President (2015) and Treasurer (2014)
- Former City of Lake Oswego Planning Commissioner (2005-2007)
- Our Lady of the Lake School Endowment Board, Past Chairman (2000-2002)
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