Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Landlord-Tenant Legal Representation in Portland
Murphy Law Group P.C. has dedicated nearly two decades to exclusively representing landlords in Oregon. Our firm specializes in resolving residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes, offering tailored legal strategies grounded in extensive experience with Oregon's complex landlord-tenant laws. With offices in Portland and serving clients statewide, we provide comprehensive services including lease preparation, eviction proceedings, security deposit disputes, and defense against discrimination claims. Our attorneys, Timothy L. Murphy and Peter Tinsley, combine deep local knowledge with a proven track record of success in protecting property owners' rights.We emphasize proactive legal solutions to prevent disputes while maintaining aggressive advocacy when litigation becomes necessary. Our practice focuses solely on landlord representation, ensuring clients benefit from specialized expertise in navigating mold claims, ADA compliance, commercial lease breaches, and rent increase regulations. Through personalized consultations and remote case management, we deliver accessible legal counsel designed to protect property investments and achieve favorable outcomes efficiently.
Services
Evictions
Security Deposits
Lease Agreements
Discrimination Claims
Commercial Disputes
Mold Claims
Document Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years of exclusive focus on landlord-tenant law in Oregon
- Proven success in evictions, lease disputes, and security deposit conflicts
- Serving clients statewide from Portland with remote case management
- Specialized expertise in Oregon-specific landlord-tenant regulations
- Attorneys with combined experience representing both landlords and tenants
What people say
Extremely professional
Knowledgeable attorneys
Liberated from difficult situation
Candid legal advice
Successful case resolution
Services
Evictions
Our firm specializes in proper eviction notice preparation and court proceedings for Oregon landlords. We ensure compliance with state-specific requirements to prevent procedural errors that could delay tenant removal. With extensive experience in residential and commercial evictions, we help property owners navigate Oregon's complex eviction laws efficiently while protecting their property rights.
Security Deposits
We guide landlords through Oregon's security deposit regulations, including proper documentation requirements and dispute resolution. Our services cover deposit accounting preparation, defense against tenant claims, and court representation when disputes escalate. With knowledge of ORS Chapter 90 requirements, we help landlords maintain compliance while protecting their financial interests related to security deposits.
Lease Agreements
Our attorneys draft comprehensive lease agreements tailored to Oregon's landlord-tenant laws. We create customized documents addressing pet policies, property rules, and termination clauses to prevent future disputes. We also assist with lease addendums and modifications, ensuring all agreements comply with state regulations while protecting landlords' interests in residential and commercial properties.
Discrimination Claims
We defend landlords against discrimination claims related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other protected classes. Our services include investigation, evidence gathering, and court representation for allegations involving race, gender, or disability-based housing discrimination. We help property owners understand and comply with fair housing laws while protecting their rights in Portland and throughout Oregon.
Commercial Disputes
Our firm represents commercial landlords in lease violation cases, rent payment disputes, and property damage claims. We handle negotiations, mediation, and litigation for commercial property issues while providing document preparation services for lease agreements and termination notices. With experience in Oregon's commercial landlord-tenant laws, we protect business property owners' interests through strategic legal solutions.
People
Timothy L. Murphy
Attorney
With 16 years of experience, Timothy L. Murphy specializes in Oregon landlord-tenant law, representing hundreds of residential and commercial property owners. He focuses on evictions, lease disputes, and security deposit conflicts while emphasizing proactive legal strategies to prevent tenant issues.
Peter Tinsley
Attorney
Peter Tinsley brings expertise in real estate matters and contract negotiations to landlord-tenant cases. With experience in commercial and residential disputes, he assists clients with lease agreements, property rules, and legal compliance under Oregon's landlord-tenant regulations.
Questions
What landlord-tenant services do you offer?
We handle evictions, lease breaches, security deposit disputes, mold claims, discrimination cases, and commercial landlord disputes while providing document preparation services for rental agreements and termination notices.
Do you represent commercial landlords?
Yes, we represent commercial landlords dealing with lease violations, property damage claims, and tenant disputes involving commercial properties across Oregon.
How do you handle security deposit conflicts?
We guide landlords through Oregon's specific security deposit regulations, prepare proper accounting documentation, and defend against tenant claims regarding deposit retention.
Can you assist with eviction proceedings?
Our firm specializes in proper eviction notice preparation, court representation, and ensuring compliance with Oregon's strict eviction requirements to prevent procedural errors.
Do you serve clients outside Portland?
We serve landlords throughout Oregon via phone, fax, and email consultations without requiring in-person meetings for many case types.
