For more than 30 years, Tim Ramis has focused his practice on the business of land development in the region. Tim's extensive experience includes land use and transportation planning, local government applications, Goal 5 applications, wetland permitting, Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) petitions, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court cases, and legislative drafting.

His knowledge helps him deal with planning, engineering, transportation, wetlands, habitat, economic, and other technical consultants and permits him to interface well with local planning staff.

Tim's in-depth experience and skill has resulted in his playing a major role in some of the most prominent land developments in the region such as

• The Peterkort Property
• Villebois
• Clackamas Town Center
• Clackamas Promenade

Prior to entering private practice, Tim served as assistant county counsel for Washington County, Oregon, where he was legal advisor to the County Planning Commission, Planning Department, Public Works Department, and Unified Sewage Agency. He also worked as staff liaison to the Metropolitan Service District.

Tim currently serves as city attorney for the cities of Tigard, Milwaukie, and West Linn, Oregon.

A member of the United States Tennis Association, Tim remains active in tennis, swimming, and skiing. His interests in urban economics and land development have led him to travel extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Education and Professional Qualifications

B.A., Stanford University, 1972

J.D., University of Oregon, 1975

Admitted to practice before the Oregon State Bar; U.S. District Court, District of Oregon; United States Supreme Court

Memberships and Honors

The Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law, 2006-2012

Member, U.S. Supreme Court Bar

Member, Oregon State Bar, Government Law and Real Estate/Land Use Sections

Member, Subcommittee for Real Estate/Land Use Education and Legislation

Member, Multnomah County Bar Association

Member, Oregon City Attorneys Association

Oregon Super Lawyers, Land Use & Zoning Law, 2006-2010

Publications and Presentations

Mr. Ramis is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars regarding land use and real estate issues. He has presented seminars sponsored by the Oregon State Bar, Colorado Bar Association, Law Seminar International, American Planning Association, Oregon Law Institute, Oregon Planning Institute, National Business Institute, League of Oregon Cities, and the Audubon Society. He has also authored and co-authored several professional articles regarding land use issues.

Articles

Getting Involved in Urban Growth