Ann Fisher
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in Beaverton, OR
Beaverton, OR 97005
- Business/Corporate (10%),
- Real Estate: Consumer (30%),
- Creditor Debtor Rights: Business (20%),
- Civil Litigation: Defense (20%),
- Utilities (10%),
- Energy & Natural Resources (10%)
Ann Fisher is a real estate attorney and energy consultant in Beaverton, Oregon. As the founder of Ann Fisher Law, Ms. Fisher handles complex real estate matters in Beaverton and throughout the Portland area. Her clients include individuals, businesses, governmental agencies, and private and publicly owned utilities.
Ms. Fisher has more than 30 years of litigation experience and a deep understanding of the energy industry throughout the Pacific Northwest. She provides accurate legal analysis and aggressively advocates on behalf of her clients. She has experience with business transactions, collections, commercial leases, contract analysis, real estate litigation and resource development.
In recognition of her accomplishments, Martindale-Hubbell awarded Ms. Fisher an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating. She is a member of Mensa and the recipient of various awards over the course of her career. She is a former judge pro tem for the Multnomah County Circuit Court and served in various legal roles over her career.
Ms. Fisher has always remained active in her legal community, serving in many leadership roles for the Oregon State Bar over the years. She regularly lectures on energy and real estate topics and is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, the Washington County Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Ms. Fisher earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and received her law degree from Willamette University College of Law. She holds a law license in Oregon and Washington, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Business/Corporate (10%): Business Formation and Planning, Contracts
Real Estate (30%): Condominiums & Cooperatives
Creditor Debtor Rights (20%): Collections, Loan Modifications
Civil Litigation (20%)
Utilities (10%)
Energy & Natural Resources (10%): Energy Law
Business Formation and Planning, Contracts, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Collections, Loan Modifications, Energy Law
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About Ann Fisher
Admitted: 1984, Oregon
Professional Webpage: http://www.annfisherlaw.com/attorneys/
Honors/Awards:
- Building Owners and Managers (BOMA) Member of the Year Award for work in protecting the rates of commercial customers. (2001)The Oregon State Bar President's Special Award of Recognition for work in advancing benefits for members (2011). Who's Who In American Law, Who's Who in Women in Law, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America (multiple years from mid 1980s until present) . Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Attorneys (Preeminent AV rated for over 2 decades.)
- Listed in Who’s Who (in Law; American Law; and Women in Law) continuously since late 1980s.
- Recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in energy and environmental practice in 2011 and 2012.
- Martindale Hubbell, the premier attorney rating service.
- Member, MENSA, Achieved an “AV Preeminent” rating for over twenty years by
- OSB President’s Special Award of Appreciation, 2010
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Admitted to Washington State Bar Association as well as the Oregon State Bar. United States District Courts Oregon, Western and Eastern Districts of Washington. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Federal District Court of Appeals, Oregon and Washington federal Bankruptcy courts..
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Oregon State Bar, Board of Governors, Four-year term, January 2007-2010, extended two additional years through 2012. Oregon State Bar, Corporate Counsel Section, Executive Board, 2007-2017, chair 2016, Oregon State Bar, Executive Committee Member, Administrative Law Section. 2002—2008-2011, Chair 2006; chair elect 2005; secretary 2004. Oregon State Bar Energy Telecommunications and Utility Section Executive Board Member 2000- 2008; 2016-2017. Secretary 2006, Treasurer 2005, Immediate Past Chair 2002, Chair 2001. Oregon State Bar, Disciplinary Board, 1993-1997, Region 5 Chair 1995-1997. Oregon State Bar, Financial Institutions Committee, 1996-1998, chair- 1998; 2003-4, 2006. Oregon State Bar, MCLE Board, 1991-1994, Sec 1992-93, Chair 1993-94. Oregon State Bar, Bar-Sponsored Programs Committee, 1985-1988, Sec 1986-87, Chair 1987-1988. Oregon State Bar, New Lawyer’s Committee, 1990-91. Oregon State Bar, Ethics Committee, 1999-2002. 2013-2015 House of Delegates representative Region 4,
- U.S. Court Of Appeals 9th and Federal Circuits
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
- U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
- Washington, 1987
- American Bar Association
- Multnomah County Bar Association
- Washington County Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- Oregon State Bar, 1984
- Region 4 Governor to Oregon State Bar Board of Governors, 2007-2011
Pro bono/Community Service:
- 11 year pro tem judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court, civil, 1995
- Pro tem Judge, 1995-2006. 22 years on Bar Executive Boards including Region 5 Disciplinary Chair
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Author and Speaker: Ethics, Energy Issues
Representative Clients:
- Over the past twenty five years, representative clients have included small business entities, industry groups and several large and small publicly owned and investor owned utilities.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- 2001 Building Owners and Managers (BOMA) Member of the Year 201
Educational Background:
- Oregon State University, B.S., 1975
- JD, Willamette College of Law 1983 BS in Liberal Studies, Oregon State University, 1975.
Industry Groups
- Business
- Commercial Practices
- Corporate Counsel
- Creditor Rights
- Real Estate
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Last Updated: 9/10/2019