Charles Andrew Hillestad

Charles Andrew Hillestad

"Business and Real Estate Law"
  • Real Estate Law, Business Law, Construction Law ...
  • Colorado, Oregon
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SPECIALIZATION OF THE FIRM The firm is devoted exclusively to a PROPERTY LAW and BUSINESS LAW practice. That includes anything pertaining to: real estate, contracts, broker law, business creation and operation, sales, leasing, and title issues sale and development, construction and lien, security and foreclosure, leasing and eviction, hospitality and lodging, condo and homeowner association, easement and encroachment, will and trust creation, corporation and partnership, administrative and zoning, plus real estate and brokerage issues. "PHILOSOPHY" OF THE FIRM "Preventive Law" is practiced. Clients are strongly encouraged to consult before disputes develop. The recommended approach is to spot and discuss as many potential problems as reasonably possible prior to their eruption into heated conflicts. Perhaps they can be prevented altogether or at least the risks involved can be better understood. If it is too late for the "legal audit" route, clients are still advised of the various realistic alternatives to accomplish a resolution. And when possible, a "best estimate" will be given as to the respective non-monetary as well as monetary costs which are likely to occur. GEOGRAPHICAL CONCENTRATION FOR THE FIRM The firm primarily handles matters involving property and businesses located within Clatsop, Tillamook, Yamhill and Lincoln Counties. But, it is also willing, especially for matters that do not require a court appearance, to review, advise, negotiate and prepare documents for anywhere in Oregon or Colorado. Mr. Hillestad is licensed for and practices in both states. Fortunately, most of what the firm does for clients, such as consulting and drafting, can be accomplished almost anywhere there is phone, fax, delivery or e-mail service. As a result, it does not matter much where either the clients or Mr. Hillestad happen to be physically locat

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Fees
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  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    An hourly fee at $225.00 an hour plus out of pocket costs
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
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Oregon
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Education
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. | Law
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University of Oregon
B.S. | Political Science
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Professional Associations
Yamhill County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Oregon State Bar  # 931779
Member
- Current
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Colorado State Bar
Member
- Current
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Contact & Map
Historic Downtown McMinnville
125 NE 3rd Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Telephone: (503) 687-1730
Fax: (503) 687-1731