Gretchen S. Barnes 5YEARSAWARDED

Gretchen S. Barnes

Portland, OR Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
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503-224-3092
Gretchen S. Barnes
Gretchen S. Barnes
Portland, OR
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503-224-3092
Works at
Cable Huston LLP

7 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Gretchen S. Barnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Gretchen S. practices law in Portland, Oregon

Best Lawyers has recognized Gretchen S. Barnes since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gretchen S. Barnes is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Cable Huston LLP

7 Best Lawyers awards

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Cable Huston LLP logo

Locations

Portland, Oregon
503-224-3092
1455 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500
Portland, OR 97201

Education

  • Lewis & Clark College, J.D., Cum Laude, graduated 2003
  • Gonzaga University, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, graduated 1993
  • Vanderbilt University

Court Admissions

  • Oregon State Courts
  • Washington State Courts

Affiliations

  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) - Member
  • Multnomah Bar Association - Member
  • Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

Additional Information

  • Professional Experience
Prior to joining Cable Huston LLP, Ms. Barnes acted as Closing Attorney for the National Closing Office of a national title insurance and escrow company, where she closed multi-million dollar commercial and industrial acquisition and financing transactions in Oregon, Washington, California and Nevada. She also facilitated sales of closely held businesses, including both assets and real property.
  • Related Practices
  • Business
  • Title Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business Formation and Corporate Governments
  • Business Transactions
  • Business Finance
  • Real Estate and Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate and Land Use
  • Scope of Practice
  • Preparation of documentation for asset based lending, real estate mortgage financing and closings;
  • Preparation of development and construction agreements between owners, project managers, contractors and subcontractors; negotiating workouts and foreclosures on security documents;
  • Organizing limited liability companies, partnerships, and other vehicles for investment in real estate;
  • Negotiation of documentation for the acquisition and disposition of real estate;
  • Section 1031 exchanges;
  • Representation of landlords and tenants in commercial lease transactions;
  • Organization of corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships;
  • Mergers, acquisitions and all related documentation, property issues, employee and shareholder matters;
  • Negotiation of buy-sell agreements between shareholders and corporations; resolving disputes between partners; and the preparation of leases, contracts, and other agreements in diverse situations.

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