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Founded in 1907, Stoel Rives remains Oregon’s largest law firm with a real estate practice dating back 140 years.

As Oregon confronts its housing crisis, the firm has emerged as a pivotal legal force behind major affordable housing developments across the state. It recently represented Related Northwest in a transformative 13.7-acre redevelopment project in Milwaukie. The multi-phase initiative will convert low-density, single-family homes into a 500-unit affordable housing neighborhood with parks and common areas. Stoel Rives also continues its two-decade partnership with Home Forward, Oregon’s largest affordable housing provider. For rural communities, Stoel represented Chisman Development in financing five affordable housing projects last year, including the 100-unit Cypress Hill Apartments in The Dalles, Cascade Locks and Reedsport.

The firm’s work on the Portland Art Museum renovation project prompted Gareth Nevitt, chief financial officer with PAM, to nominate the firm for All-Star recognition. Stoel represented PAM on the construction and development of the project, which adds nearly 100,000 square feet of exhibit and public space. It is one of the largest capital investments in the arts in Oregon’s history. Stoel attorneys assisted PAM on drafting and negotiating the construction contracts for the new building and spaces, and they continue to assist with change order negotiations and ongoing construction-related issues.