S Ward Greene

S Ward Greene

Greene & Markley, PC • Portland, OR
BusinessEmployment LawGeneral PracticePersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 974-0546
Address
1515 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR, 97201, US

Professional

About

S. Ward Greene is a co-founder of Greene & Markley, PC, a prominent law firm in Portland, Oregon, recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest for its expertise in bankruptcy and insolvency matters. With a diverse practice encompassing transactional and litigation services, Mr. Greene specializes in commercial law, business reorganization, bankruptcy, collections, employment law, and real estate. He has successfully represented both creditors’ committees and debtors in numerous Chapter 11 cases, as well as provided counsel to corporate and banking clients on general business financing and corporate matters. His extensive experience also includes facilitating the acquisition and restructuring of various businesses. An esteemed speaker, Mr. Greene has presented at the bi-annual Oregon-Washington Uniform Commercial Code Seminar, the Northwest Bankruptcy Institute, and numerous seminars hosted by the Multnomah County Bar Association and Oregon State Bar Association. His topics of expertise include the Uniform Commercial Code, collection law, bankruptcy, real estate financing, and lien law. Mr. Greene's dedication to his practice and his commitment to educating others in the legal field underscore his reputation as a leading attorney in his areas of focus.

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
1973 Duke University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1969 Florida State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Best Lawyers - Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America 2016 Best Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers 2016 Top 50: 2016 Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2016 Oregon Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2015 Best Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers
Publications
2015 Oregon Super Lawyers 2015 Boutique Buddies (featured in) 2011 Coast River Business Journal Asset Protection for the Small Business Owner 2005 Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter New Legislation Creates Notice Requirements (and Traps!) In Construction Defect Cases 2000 Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter Pre-Bankruptcy Planning: A Lawyer’s Duty or Death Wish? 1997 Oregon State Bar, Family Law Bankruptcy and Family Law Supplement
Associations
1987 - Present Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter Editorial Board Member Multnomah Bar Association Member Oregon State Bar Member American Bankruptcy Institute Member American College of Bankruptcy Fellow
Speaking
2009 Oregon State Bar Bankruptcy Tips and Traps for the Domestic Relations Lawyer 2009 Oregon Law Institute Advising Business Clients in Troubled Times
Updated: Mar 25, 2026