Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Vancouver, WA
Founded with a commitment to excellence in construction, real estate, and commercial law, our firm provides tailored legal solutions for clients in the Portland/Vancouver region. With nearly 50 years of combined legal experience, we prioritize proactive strategies to minimize legal distractions and protect client investments. Our team specializes in construction agreements, commercial leasing, and real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while maintaining a personalized approach. We serve public entities, contractors, developers, and businesses, offering litigation, arbitration, and mediation services backed by decades of courtroom experience. Our deep local knowledge and responsive communication set us apart, allowing us to deliver strategic guidance that aligns with regional industry standards.We assist clients in business formation, asset protection, and navigating complex legal frameworks to foster sustainable growth. Recognized for our expertise through awards like Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent and Super Lawyers honors, we remain dedicated to client-centric service. Our team includes seasoned attorneys and professionals with practical industry experience, ensuring comprehensive support for every case. We pride ourselves on streamlining legal processes to help clients focus on their core operations while we handle legal complexities. Through continuous education and community involvement, we maintain our position as trusted legal advisors in Southwest Washington and beyond.
Services
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Litigation
Business Formation
Leasing
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience in construction and real estate law
- Our team provides personalized, proactive legal strategies tailored to client needs
- Deep local market knowledge of Southwest Washington's legal landscape
- We maintain responsive communication and rapid resolution of legal issues
- Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with practical industry expertise
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- AVVO 5 Star Rated
- Super Lawyers Honoree
Services
Construction Law
Our construction law practice covers contract drafting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance for public and private projects. We represent contractors, developers, and public entities throughout the Pacific Northwest. With decades of courtroom experience, we handle complex issues including lien claims, project delays, and contract breaches while maintaining proactive risk management strategies.
Real Estate Law
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services including commercial leasing, property acquisitions, and development projects. Our team handles title issues, zoning regulations, and transactional matters for residential and commercial properties. With specialized knowledge of Pacific Northwest markets, we ensure compliance with state-specific requirements while protecting client investments through strategic legal planning.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice addresses business disputes in state and federal courts across Oregon and Washington. We handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and regulatory enforcement matters. The team combines trial experience with alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing business disruption for corporate clients and individual entrepreneurs.
Business Formation
We guide clients through business entity formation including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services cover regulatory compliance, asset protection planning, and operational structuring tailored to specific industry needs. We provide ongoing legal support for governance matters, shareholder agreements, and business succession planning to ensure long-term organizational stability.
Leasing Services
Our leasing practice specializes in commercial lease drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution. We represent landlords and tenants in retail, office, and industrial property agreements. The team ensures compliance with evolving regulations while protecting client interests through customized lease provisions and enforcement strategies for multi-state operations.
People
Albert Schlotfeldt
Attorney
With 35 years of legal experience, Albert specializes in construction, real estate, and commercial litigation. He holds an AV Preeminent rating and has served as past president of multiple industry associations. Albert received his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1989.
Lloyd Lamoureux
Law Clerk
Pursuing a JD at Lewis & Clark Law School, Lloyd provides legal research and drafting support. His background in residential construction complements his legal studies. He will join the firm as an attorney after completing the bar exam in 2026.
Alexia Gonzales
Paralegal
Since joining in 2023, Alexia has supported litigation and case management. She earned a degree in Environmental Studies from Montana State University and transitioned from legal assistant to paralegal in 2025, focusing on trial preparation and client support.
Sonya Whitledge
Office Administrator
Bringing 15 years of legal administrative experience, Sonya manages day-to-day operations and client communications. Her organizational expertise ensures efficient firm operations while maintaining attention to detail in all administrative processes.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We focus on construction law, real estate transactions, commercial litigation, business formation, and leasing agreements tailored to Pacific Northwest markets.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington with specialized knowledge of Southwest Washington regulations.
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us at (360) 699-1201 to arrange your initial consultation with our legal team.
What experience does your firm have in construction law?
Our attorneys have handled construction law matters for nearly 35 years, including public works projects and private development across Oregon and Washington.
Do you handle business formation for new companies?
Yes, we assist with entity formation, asset protection strategies, and regulatory compliance for new businesses in multiple industries.
