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Paul B. George

Senior Counsel
Portland

Paul George has tried more than 200 jury and non-jury trials throughout his career and has been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the best commercial litigators in Oregon. 

His practice concentrates on commercial and complex litigation with a particular focus in contract and business disputes. He has tried a number of cases involving trade secret and unfair competition claims, together with banking, partnership disputes and real property issues. He also has experience in the bankruptcy courts representing both creditors and debtors.

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section

Peter M. Elliott Inn of Court/American Inns of Court, Master of the Bench, 1991; President, 1996-1997; Co-leader, Trial Education Programs

Recognition & Accomplishments

The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2020-2025

Thomson Reuters, “Oregon Super Lawyer,” Business Litigation, 2006

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ in California and Oregon

Board Memberships & Community Service

Habitat for Humanity, Portland/Metro East; Acting President, July 2013-July 2014; Board Member, 2009-2016

Credentials 

Education

University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1972)

University of Oregon (B.S. 1969)

Admissions

Oregon

California

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California