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Brian Jolly

Farleigh Wada Witt β€’ Portland, OR
BusinessEstate PlanningReal EstateTaxTax Planning

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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 843-8909
Address
121 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR, 97204, US

Professional

About

Brian Jolly is a lawyer who advises businesses in all phases of their maturity, from creation to mergers/acquisitions, including resolving internal and external disputes. He also enjoys working with families to protect and ensure a smooth transfer of business and family assets to the next generation. His approachable style puts clients at ease and makes them comfortable with sometimes-complicated legal concepts. Brian regularly handles matters involving the following: Business --Entity Formation --Mergers & Acquisitions --Business Succession Planning Estate Planning & Administration --Estate & Tax Planning --Business Succession & Transition Planning --Estate & Trust Administration --Estate & Trust Disputes --Conservatorships & Guardianships Real Estate --Acquisitions & Sales --Leases A native Oregonian, Brian grew up in Portland and is an alumnus of both David Douglas High School and Portland State University. He attended law school at the University of Miami, and returned to Portland to practice law in 2005. He strongly supports local non-profits that create opportunities for underserved youth, and currently serves as a board member for the Institute for Youth Success (formerly Oregon Mentors), Chess for Success, and Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
2005 University of Miami School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999 Portland State University BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2004 Dean's List, University of Miami School of Law
Publications
2019 Farleigh Wada Witt Client Alert Oregon Advance Directive Update
Associations
2020 - Present Oregon State Bar, Business Law Section Executive Committee Member 2019 - Present Oregon State Bar, Nonprofit Organizations Law Section Executive Committee Member 2015 - Present Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Board Member 2006 - Present Multnomah Bar Association Member 2005 - Present Oregon State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 Continuing Legal Education Seminar Duties of Directors of Non-profits 2016 Continuing Legal Education Seminar: Non-profits Disqualified Persons and Intermediate Sanctions
Updated: Mar 25, 2026