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Susan T. Alterman

Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P. β€’ Portland, OR
Real EstateFinancial InstitutionsPersonal InjuryRestructuring

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Contact

Email
Phone
(888) 572-1049
Address
520 SW Yamhill Street, Portland, OR, 97204, US

Professional

About

Susan T. Alterman is a highly regarded attorney at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P., specializing in financial institutions, personal injury, real estate, and restructuring. With over three decades of legal experience, Susan has earned a reputation for her strategic acumen and dedication to client success, making her a trusted advisor in complex legal matters. A graduate of Willamette University College of Law, where she earned her J.D. in 1987, and the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received her B.A. in 1982, Susan has cultivated a diverse practice that spans multiple sectors. Recently, she played a pivotal role in restructuring a community bank's real estate portfolio, a key component of the client's successful recapitalization. Through her meticulous approach and keen negotiation skills, she collaborated closely with senior management to reduce non-performing assets significantly, ultimately recovering millions of dollars in value that exceeded initial evaluations. In addition to her work with financial institutions, Susan has served as lead counsel for one of the nation's largest commercial lenders, navigating intricate litigation and workout transactions with precision. Her comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, combined with an unwavering commitment to client service, positions Susan T. Alterman as a formidable force in the legal arena, ensuring her clients achieve their desired outcomes with confidence and clarity.

About Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving property transactions, disputes, and development. They ensure smooth closings and protect clients' property rights. Common matters include property purchases, sales transactions, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues.

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Credentials

Education
1987 Willamette University J.D. 1986 Willamette University College of Law JD 1982 University of California, Los Angeles B.A.

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2012 Professional Liability Fund Practice Aids Trust Deed Foreclosure Checklist Update (2012) 2009 Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter Matrix Development - Welcome to the Real World 1986 22 Willamette L. Rev. 147 (1986) Oregon's Discretionary Interpretation of Discretionary Immunity
Associations
2010 - Present Business Law Section, American Bar Association Banking Law Committee 2009 - Present Debtor Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar Member, Editorial Board 2009 - Present Portland State University Foundation Member, Executive Committee 2006 - 2009 Client Security Fund, Oregon State Bar Chair
Speaking
2012 Oregon Bankers Association Lending Committee Bankruptcy for Bankers 2012 Foreclosures Conference Ethical Considerations in Commercial Foreclosure 2002 Fundamentals of Land Use Planning Anatomy of a Land Use Hearing
Updated: Mar 29, 2026