- Business DisputesWhether your business is retail, construction, real estate or a partnership, you should expect only the best advice from your business law firm. Paul Heatherman has skillfully served business people in Bend Oregon for three decades. We serve businesses of all sizes.
- Real Estate Litigation• He is the co-author of the Landlord-Tenant chapter in the "Real Estate Disputes" Continuing Legal Education Manual published by the Oregon State Bar.
- Real Estate TransactionsA realtor may share a commission with an out-of-state realtor in commercial real estate transactions (which includes multiplexes with 5+ units).
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesAvoid expensive legal judgments by hiring a Landlord-Tenant lawyer, NOT a real estate attorney. Rental properties are generally a smart investment until the tenant turns into a nightmare. Unfortunately, it is quite common that a tenant fails to pay rent. Once this happens, Oregon law is strict about the types of notices required, and the manner in which they are delivered to the tenant.
- Personal InjuryYou deserve help from a personal injury attorney! When you are injured by another's negligence (carelessness), you deserve compensation.
- Estate PlanningYou owe it to yourself and your family to stop the worry and start your estate planning. We'll make it simple to secure a future for your loved ones. All of this can be handled headache-free and relatively quickly. Do not rely on Internet wills or trusts - it's too risky.
- WillsWills and Trusts can be a simple and quick process. The end results give you peace of mind. Having your affairs in order is a great comfort.
- TrustsAn elderly couple presented us with a copy of their living trust. They thought their financial affairs were in order so that they would avoid a costly and lengthy court probate.
- Power of Attorney• Give written instructions for your pet to a friend or relative (and don’t forget to give that person the house key). Write a letter of authorization to handle expenses and take custody of the pet in the event of death or incapacity. Finally, confirm this in your Power-of-Attorney.
- Probate
- BankruptcyWhat is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a procedure that forces unsecured creditors to take a discounted amount and is made payable under a supervised plan, which won't be approved unless you can afford it.
- ForeclosurePreviously, a person who filed for a nonjudicial (out-of-court rather than foreclosure by trial) foreclosure could charge the debtor a maximum of $550 in attorney fees. It has now been raised to $1000.