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Paul B. George

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Paul George has tried more than 200 jury and non-jury trials throughout his career, and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© as one of the best commercial litigators in Oregon.

His practice concentrates on commercial and complex litigation with a particular focus in contract and business disputes. disputes. He has tried a number of cases involving trade secret and unfair competition claims, together with banking, partnership disputes and real property issues. He also has experience in the bankruptcy courts representing both creditors and debtors.

Paul practiced in Southern California for 25 years before returning to Oregon in 1998. He received Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Rating of AV Preeminent® very early in his career while practicing in California, and later in Oregon. He continues to do trial work in Southern California when called upon by his Oregon and California clients.

Paul has presented numerous continuing legal education programs and was a member of the faculty for several years in the Hastings College of Law’s Advanced Advocacy Program.

Professional Experience

Lane Powell PC, Shareholder (2011-Present)

Foster Pepper LLP/Roberts Kaplan LLP

Partner (2000-2010)
Of Counsel (1998-1999)

Paone Callahan McHolm & Winton LLC, Of Counsel (1997-1998)

McDermott, Will & Emery, Partner (1987-1997)

Kadison, Pfaelzer, Woodard, Quinn & Rossi, Partner (1982-1987)

Virtue & Scheck (1973-1982)

Community Involvement

Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section, Member

Peter M. Elliott Inn of Court/American Inns of Court

Master of the Bench (1991)
President (1996-1997)
Co-leader, Trial Education Programs

Habitat for Humanity — Portland/Metro East

Acting President (July 2013-July 2014)
Board Member (2009-2016)

Thought Leadership

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Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation

Education

University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1972
University of Oregon, B.S., 1969

Admissions

Oregon
California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Honors

“Oregon Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Business Litigation (2006)

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ in California and Oregon

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