A Business Lawyer For All Of Oregon

For over a decade, INTELLEQUITY has proudly served businesses, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and others throughout

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Helping Portland Businesses Protect What They Build

Whether you're launching a new business, protecting your brand, negotiating critical contracts, or expanding an established company, INTELLEQUITY provides practical, strategic legal guidance tailored to business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators. I understand that every stage of business growth presents unique legal challenges, which is why I deliver personalized counsel designed to protect your interests, reduce risk, and support long-term success. By combining experienced legal representation with a business-minded approach, I help clients make informed decisions with confidence so they can focus on building what they've worked hard to create.

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Helping entrepreneurs and established businesses with formation, governance, contracts, and ongoing legal guidance.

Protect your business name, logo, products, and brand with strategic trademark guidance and federal registration.

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Clear, practical contracts that protect your business relationships and reduce legal risk.

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Helping artists, creators, software developers, photographers, writers, and businesses protect original creative works.

Legal Services for Portland Businesses

I provide practical legal guidance for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creative professionals at every stage of their journey. Whether you are forming a new business, drafting or negotiating contracts, protecting your brand through trademark registration, securing your creative works with copyright protection, or navigating the legal challenges of growing your company, I deliver personalized legal solutions tailored to your unique goals. With a combination of legal experience, business knowledge, and a client-focused approach, I help you minimize risk, protect your assets, and make informed decisions so you can focus on building a successful business and pursuing your creative vision. Choose a service to the left to learn more about my legal services and how I can assist you.

Proudly Serving Portland's Business Community

Portland's business community is built on innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. I proudly work with the people behind many of the businesses that make Oregon unique—from creative agencies, breweries, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor brands to professional service firms, healthcare practices, manufacturers, and technology companies. Whether you are launching a new venture, building a recognizable brand, negotiating important business agreements, or protecting valuable intellectual property, I provide practical legal guidance tailored to your business goals. My objective is to help you protect what you've built, reduce legal risk, and position your business for long-term growth in Portland's dynamic and evolving marketplace.

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Serving Portland and the Surrounding Communities

I am proud to serve businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators throughout Portland and the surrounding communities. Whether you are launching a startup in Beaverton, growing a technology company in Hillsboro, expanding a professional practice in Lake Oswego, opening a new restaurant in Gresham, building a family business in Tigard, or protecting an established brand in West Linn, I provide practical legal guidance tailored to your goals. No matter where your business is located in the greater Portland metropolitan area, I am committed to helping you navigate legal challenges, protect your intellectual property, and position your business for long-term success.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What should I do if I have a dispute with my business partner or co-owner?

Disputes between business partners or co-owners can quickly affect the success and stability of a business. If disagreements arise over ownership interests, management decisions, finances, profit distributions, or the direction of the company, I can help you evaluate your legal rights and obligations under your governing documents and applicable law. My goal is to help you identify practical solutions that protect your investment and preserve the value of the business whenever possible.

Can you help resolve a business partner dispute without dissolving the business?

In many cases, yes. I have helped many clients resolve their business dispute short of litigation. Not every disagreement between business owners has to result in litigation or the dissolution of the company. I work with clients to explore practical options such as negotiating resolutions, enforcing operating agreements or shareholder agreements, facilitating buyouts, and addressing ownership or management issues before they become more costly. By developing a strategy tailored to your business, situation and objectives, I help clients pursue solutions that support both their legal interests and the long-term success of the business.

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Helpful Resources for Portland Businesses

Starting & Growing a Business

Oregon Secretary of State – Business Registry
- Register a business, search business names, file annual reports, and manage business entities.
Business Xpress (State of Oregon)
- One-stop resource for starting and operating a business in Oregon, including licensing and permitting.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Oregon District Office
- Loans, educational resources, and business development assistance.
SCORE Oregon
- Free mentoring, workshops, and business planning assistance.
Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network
- Business planning, financing, marketing, and growth consulting.

Portland Business Organizations

Portland Metro Chamber
- Networking, advocacy, educational events, and local business resources.
Prosper Portland
- Economic development programs, grants, and resources for Portland businesses.

Intellectual Property Resources

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Trademark applications, searches, and educational materials.
U.S. Copyright Office
- Copyright registration and copyright information.

Taxes & Licensing

Oregon Department of Revenue
- State tax registration and tax information.
City of Portland Revenue Division
- Business license tax registration and filing information.
Multnomah County Business Tax
- Local tax information for qualifying businesses.

Employment Resources

Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
- Employment laws, wage requirements, workplace regulations, and discrimination guidance.
Oregon Employment Department
- Employer registration, payroll taxes, and unemployment insurance.

Industry-Specific Resources

Oregon Brewers Guild
- Resources for breweries and beverage businesses.
Travel Oregon
- Resources for tourism and hospitality businesses.
Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)
- Networking and support for technology companies.
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
- Manufacturing consulting and operational improvement.

​​A Business Lawyer For All Of Oregon