Steve Pfeiffer is a partner in the firm's Real Estate & Land Use practice. He focuses on land use, natural resource law and real estate development, and his representation includes the full spectrum of development interests including office, retail industry, institutional and resort.
Steven L. "Steve" Pfeiffer
Awarded Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Awarded Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1981
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers - Member
- Oregon State Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Portland, OR (2023)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, Portland, OR (2019)
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Portland, OR (2018)
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Portland, OR (2016)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, Portland, OR (2015)
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Portland, OR (2014)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, Portland, OR (2010)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Mining Law
Awards:
- Listed in Oregon Law and Politics, "Oregon Super Lawyers," 2006 - present
- Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
- Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America's Leading Real Estate Lawyers," 2005 - present
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