Real Estate Law
Gretchen S. Barnes
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Gretchen S. Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law.
Gretchen S., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gretchen S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Overview
- Lewis & Clark College, J.D., Cum Laude, graduated 2003
- Gonzaga University, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, graduated 1993
- Vanderbilt University
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) - Member
- Multnomah Bar Association - Member
- Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section - Member
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) - Member
- Multnomah Bar Association - Member
- Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section - Member
- Lewis & Clark College, J.D., Cum Laude, graduated 2003
- Gonzaga University, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, graduated 1993
- Vanderbilt University
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Real Estate Law
News & Media
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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