PHONE: (503) 412-3507
EMAIL: jessec@mcewengisvold.com
Jesse provides comprehensive transactional guidance in all areas of commercial lending, real estate and business.
He represents lenders in a wide variety of transactions, including construction loans, bridge loans, and loans secured by hotels, multifamily properties, self-storage properties and ground leases.
Jesse also represents businesses in mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, corporate governance, and all manner of real estate transactions.
Jesse is a skilled advocate for institutional lenders, closely held businesses, healthcare providers, and owners of commercial property. Jesse's practice is grounded in expertise and experience. His client relationships are built on trust and reliability.
Jesse began practicing law in 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He returned home to Oregon in 2010 and joined McEwen Gisvold in June 2015.
Jesse lives in the Portland area with his spouse and daughter. He enjoys woodworking, CrossFit, and traveling with his family.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2006
B.A., Macalester College, 2002
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Oregon State Bar – Real Estate and Land Use Section (member of Legislative Committee)
Oregon State Bar – Corporate Counsel Section
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Moot Court Judge – Willamette University College of Law
Mentor – Lewis and Clark Law School
BAR ADMISSIONS / ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:
Oregon
REPRESENTATIVE WORK:
Represented institutional lenders in all phases of complex loan transactions relating to commercial properties across the country
Represented Oregon-based borrowers in negotiating and documenting loan transactions with institutional and HUD-insured lenders
Represented buyers and sellers of commercial properties throughout Oregon
Represented buyers and sellers of closely-held healthcare, manufacturing, and internet-based businesses
Represented tenant-in-common owners of commercial and multifamily properties in negotiating loan workouts, asset management agreements, property sales and acquisition, leasing, and managing other tenant-in-common issues
Represented closely held businesses in entity formation, capital acquisition, lease negotiation, and negotiation of agreements with service providers
PRESENTATIONS:
- "Real Estate Contracts," Multnomah County Bar Young Lawyer’s Section, May 2019
- "Learning the Ropes: Success Tips for New Attorneys," Oregon State Bar, November 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- "Dealing With Complex Collateral," Oregon Paralegal Association, August 2018
- “Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish,” National Business Institute, December 2018
