Real Estate Law


The battle against “vacation rentals” remains uphill in Washington HOAs

Love it or hate it (or both), short-term rental homes (vacation rentals) is a trend that has shown no signs of abating in popularity. For those who fall into the “hate it” camp in the state of Washington, the Wilkinson…

Southwest Washington – 2001 is coming and will find you

By Scott S. Anders, Attorney This article was orginially published in the September 20, 2019 edition of the Vancouver Business Journal.  Developers, contractors, and local governments all need to gear up for 2001. Lest you think I have lost my…

Guard Against a Claim of Specific Performance When Selling Your Home

BY SCOTT ANDERS This article originally appeared in the September 23, 2016, edition of the Vancouver Business Journal Have you recently had thoughts of putting your house on the market to see what you can get for it?  During the…

Tim Ramis, Chris Reive, and Steve Shrophsire ranked in Chambers & Partners

Jordan Ramis PC is pleased to announce its top ranking by Chambers & Partners that will be published in the 2016 Chambers USA Guide, the most respected directory for identifying top performing law firms and individuals around the world.  This…

When is an Estimate Not Just an Estimate?

Estimates are clearly an essential part of the construction process. They provide a framework for time, scope and financing of the project, and provide guidance to the owner and developer regarding anticipated costs and scope of work necessary to bring the project to completion. They are, however, by their very nature, inexact.

Legal Issues with Solar Panels

BY DOUG CUSHING NOVEMBER 2015 Oregon has been one of the leading states supporting the expansion of solar power, both in terms of manufacturing and installation of generating capacity.  This includes state funding of manufacturing plants and limited subsidization of…

Industrial Leasing

Leasing of commercial space carries with it numerous issues and concerns for landlords.  Many of these concerns are the same in the case of the lease of retail, office, or industrial properties; however, there are provisions for each of these…

Eight Jordan Ramis Attorneys make 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers

Portland, OR – Jordan Ramis PC is pleased to announce that eight lawyers have been named to the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. Timothy V. Ramis: “Lawyer of the Year” in Land…

The Deed of Trust Act is Dead. Long Live the Deed of Trust Act?

BY SCOTT ANDERS AUGUST 2015 Through various amendments to Washington’s Deed of Trust Act (“Act”), and the subsequent court decisions that have followed, the potential for a non-judicial foreclosure (also known as foreclosure by advertisement and trustee’s sale) on residential…

The 2015 Legislative Session: Impacts on the Construction and Development Industries

BY STEVE SHROPSHIRE JULY 2015 The Oregon Legislature adjourned its 2015 Session on July 6, 2015.  The Session started with the resignation of Governor John Kitzhaber, calling into question his prior legislative agenda and budget priorities.  However, as Governor Brown…

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