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Timothy V. Ramis

Jordan Ramis PC
  • Recognized Since:
    2006
  • Recognized in:
    Land Use and Zoning Law
    Municipal Law...
  • Law School:
    University of Oregon
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://jordanramis.com/our-peo...
  • Website:
    http://www.jordanramis.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (503) 598.7070
  • Location:
    Two Centerpointe Drive, 6th Floor
    Lake Oswego, OR 97035
For more than 30 years, Tim Ramis has focused his practice on the business of land development in the region. Tim's extensive experience includes land use and transportation planning, local government applications, Goal 5 applications, wetland permitting, Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) petitions, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court cases, and legislative drafting.His knowledge helps him deal with planning, engineering, transportation, wetlands, habitat, economic, and other technical consultants and permits him to interface well with local planning staff.Tim's in-depth experience and skill has resulted in his playing a major role in some of the most prominent land developments in the region such as:

- The Peterkort Property
- Villebois
- Clackamas Town Center
- Clackamas Promenade

Prior to entering private practice, Tim served as assistant county counsel for Washington County, Oregon, where he was legal advisor to the County Planning Commission, Planning Department, Public Works Department, and Unified Sewage Agency. He also worked as staff liaison to the Metropolitan Service District.

A member of the United States Tennis Association, Tim remains active in tennis, swimming, and skiing. His interests in urban economics and land development have led him to travel extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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For more than 30 years, Tim Ramis has focused his practice on the business of land development in the region. Tim's extensive experience includes land use and transportation planning, local government applications, Goal 5 applications, wetland permitting, Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) petitions, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court cases, and legislative drafting.His knowledge helps him deal with planning, engineering, transportation, wetlands, habitat, economic, and other technical consultants and permits him to interface well with local planning staff.Tim's in-depth experience and skill has resulted in his playing a major role in some of the most prominent land developments in the region such as:

- The Peterkort Property
- Villebois
- Clackamas Town Center
- Clackamas Promenade

Prior to entering private practice, Tim served as assistant county counsel for Washington County, Oregon, where he was legal advisor to the County Planning Commission, Planning Department, Public Works Department, and Unified Sewage Agency. He also worked as staff liaison to the Metropolitan Service District.

A member of the United States Tennis Association, Tim remains active in tennis, swimming, and skiing. His interests in urban economics and land development have led him to travel extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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Education:

  • University of Oregon , JD, graduated 1975
  • Stanford University , BA, graduated 1972

Bar Admissions:

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Municipal Law, Portland, OR (2020)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Portland, OR (2016)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Portland, OR (2013)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Real Estate Law
 

Awards:

  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Attorney
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, "Lawyer of the Year," Land Use & Zoning Law, Portland Area, 2013 & 2016
  • Oregon Super Lawyers listing, Land Use/Zoning, 2006-2018
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law, 2006-2019
  • Chambers USA, Leading Individual in Oregon, Real Estate: Zoning & Land Use, 2006-2018
  • Daily Journal of Commerce, Newsmaker, 2016

Areas of Expertise:

  • Land Use
 

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Jordan Ramis PC
http://www.jordanramis.com
 
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Two Centerpointe Drive, 6th Floor
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 598.7070
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