Paul B. George
Shareholder
georgep@lanepowell.com
503.778.2145
Areas of Practice
Paul George’s practice concentrates on commercial and complex litigation with a particular focus on
real property, construction, banking, contract and business disputes, with additional experience in
representing both creditors and debtors in bankruptcy courts. Paul has tried more than 200 jury and
non-jury trials. He has presented numerous continuing legal education programs and was a member
of the faculty for several years in the Hastings College of Law’s Advanced Advocacy Program. Paul
practiced in Southern California for 25 years before returning to Oregon in 1998. He received
Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Rating of AV Preeminent® very early in his career while practicing in
California. He has been listed by Oregon Super Lawyers® as one of the best in Oregon, and received
the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ of AV Preeminent® for his work in Oregon. He
continues to do trial work in Southern California when called upon by his Oregon and
California clients.
Professional Experience
Lane Powell PC, Shareholder (2011-Present)
Foster Pepper LLP/Roberts Kaplan LLP
Partner (2000-2010)
Of Counsel (1998-1999)
Paone Callahan McHolm & Winton LLC, Of Counsel (1997-1998)
McDermott, Will & Emery, Partner (1987-1997)
Kadison, Pfaelzer, Woodard, Quinn & Rossi, Partner (1982-1987)
Virtue & Scheck (1973-1982), Shareholder (1975-1982)
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Academics
University of San Francisco School of Law, (J.D., 1972)
University of Oregon, (B.S., 1969)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Business
Cooperative Law
Corporate Finance and Securities
Litigation
Securities Regulation
Speaking Engagements
“A Workshop in Trial Strategy and Technique,” Orange County Bankruptcy Forum, Speaker and Moderator (1995)
“The Impact of Bankruptcy On Complex Litigation: What Civil Litigators Need To Know About Bankruptcy,” Federal Bar Association, Orange County Chapter, Moderator (1993)
“Contracts and Litigation in U.S. Courts, le Centre de Formation Professionalle de Barreaux de Paris” presented by the CFPP, a nonprofit organization supported by the practicing bar of Paris, France, Guest Lecturer (1992)
“Advanced Advocacy Programs in Business Litigation,” Hastings College of Law, Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy, Faculty Leader (1985-1989)
“Advanced Advocacy Program” and “Business Tort Litigation,” Hastings College of Law, Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy (1986-1987)
Awards and Honors
AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ in California and Oregon
Named as Oregon “Super Lawyer,” Oregon Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation (2006)
Professional and Community Activities
Member, Multnomah Bar Association
Member, Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section
Member, Orange County Bar Association
Peter M. Elliott Inn of Court/American Inns of Court
Master of the Bench (1991)
President (1996-1997)
Co-leader, Trial Education Programs
Habitat for Humanity — Portland/Metro East
Acting President (July 2013-July 2014)
Board Member (2009-Present)
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