In 30 years of law practice, Dean Alterman has advised private
businesses and real estate investors across a range that includes
buying, selling, and leasing commercial and multi-family real estate,
negotiating development agreements, forming condominiums, acquiring and
selling businesses, and the other legal matters that come up in the
business world. Known for his unusual memory and his mathematical mind,
Dean brings to his practice the experience of eight years in real estate
sales, two terms on a county planning commission, and a stint as an
outside director of a community bank and its holding company.
Dean frequently speaks and writes on real estate and land use topics.
In 2015 the American Bar Association published his first book, a primer
for aspiring real estate lawyers titled How to Build a Real Estate Law
Practice.
When not at his desk advising clients, Dean is an active leader in
Portland's civic life, with present or past board service on many
cultural and educational organizations, including the Portland Japanese
Garden, the Japan-America Society of Oregon, and Portland Piano International. Dean earned his A.B. in
statistics from Harvard College in 1981. Dean received his J.D., magna
cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in
1989.
Lawyer Profile
Dean N. Alterman
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Recognized Since:2020
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Recognized in:Real Estate Law
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Law School:Lewis & Clark College
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Languages:French
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Location:805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 470Portland, OR 97205
In 30 years of law practice, Dean Alterman has advised private
businesses and real estate investors across a range that includes
buying, selling, and leasing commercial and multi-family real estate,
negotiating development agreements, forming condominiums, acquiring and
selling businesses, and the other legal matters that come up in the
business world. Known for his unusual memory and his mathematical mind,
Dean brings to his practice the experience of eight years in real estate
sales, two terms on a county planning commission, and a stint as an
outside director of a community bank and its holding company.
Dean frequently speaks and writes on real estate and land use topics.
In 2015 the American Bar Association published his first book, a primer
for aspiring real estate lawyers titled How to Build a Real Estate Law
Practice.
When not at his desk advising clients, Dean is an active leader in
Portland's civic life, with present or past board service on many
cultural and educational organizations, including the Portland Japanese
Garden, the Japan-America Society of Oregon, and Portland Piano International. Dean earned his A.B. in
statistics from Harvard College in 1981. Dean received his J.D., magna
cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in
1989.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1989
- Harvard University, A.B., graduated 1981
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon, 1989
- Washington, 2010
Court Admissions:
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
Affiliations:
- Bank of Vancouver - Director (1992-1998)
- Japan-America Society of Oregon - President (2019-2021)
- Portland Japanese Garden - Trustee (2005-2014); President (2011-2013)
- Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center - Director (1985-2005); Treasurer (2001-2005)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Real Estate Law
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Firm Details
Alterman Law Group PC
http://www.alterman.law
Headquarters
805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 470
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517.8200
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