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James K Hein

Law Offices of James K Hein • Portland, OR
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888 SW 5th Ave Ste 1600, Portland, OR, 97204, US

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About

I am a business lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Tonkon Torp. My experience includes entity formation and structure, corporate finance, commercial law, securities, and contracts. Many of my clients are family-owned and other closely held businesses. They span a variety of industries, including distribution, retail, manufacturing, and services. Having begun my career as a trial lawyer, I have resolved hundreds of business disputes, representing clients in trials, arbitration proceedings, and settlement negotiations. This litigation background gives me a unique perspective when advising my business clients. My clients value my ability to identify practical solutions to complicated problems. I regularly represent pro bono clients from the Oregon Law Center (Southeast Legal Clinic) and the Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic. I also helped form the Portland chapter of Minds Matter, a national nonprofit dedicated to educating, mentoring, and securing college acceptances for highly motivated high school students with limited financial means. In 2003, I was an extern for The Honorable R. William Riggs, Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. I am a native Oregonian and a year-round bike commuter. I enjoy spending time with my two young children, going to Duck games, camping, hiking, and being outdoors, and I was married in Yosemite National Park.

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 Boston College Law School JD 2002 University of Oregon Clark Honors College B.A. 2001 University of Bristol
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2005 Lyne, Woodworth & Evarts Award, Boston College Law School 2002 Phi Beta Kappa Oregon Six, Phi Beta Kappa
Publications
2011 Tonkon Tips Dodd-Frank Broadly Expands SEC Whistleblower Program (Part 1 of 2) 2011 Tonkon Tips Dodd-Frank Broadly Expands SEC Whistleblower Program (Part 2 of 2)
Associations
2005 - Present Multnomah Bar Association Member 2005 - Present Oregon State Bar Member 2011 - 2012 Portland Business Alliance Leadership Portland Member
Speaking
2016 National Business Institute CLE Handling the Sale of a Business 2014 OSB Super Saturday Entity Selection 2014 National Business Institute CLE LLC Workshop: Choose, Draft and Maintain
Updated: Mar 24, 2026