PHONE: (503) 412-3507
EMAIL: jessec@mcewengisvold.com
PRACTICE AREAS: 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
B.A., Macalester College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Oregon State Bar – Real Estate and Land Use Section (member of Legislative Committee and Model Legal Opinion Committee); 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 commercial loan transactions with institutional lenders
Represented owners of commercial properties throughout Oregon in sales and leasing transactions
Represented buyers and sellers of closely-held healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and internet-based businesses
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
- "Learning the Ropes: Success Tips for New Attorneys," Oregon State Bar
- "Dealing With Complex Collateral," Oregon Paralegal Association
- “Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish,” National Business Institute
