Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Counsel in Bend, Oregon
Since 1974, Merrill O'Sullivan Stewart has been dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation throughout Oregon. Our firm was founded on the principles of efficiency, personalized service, and cost-effective solutions, values we continue to uphold after five decades of practice. We specialize in business and corporate law, estates and trusts, civil and business litigation, real estate transactions, employment law, and construction law, serving clients across Oregon with comprehensive legal expertise. Our team of experienced attorneys combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for every client. We maintain a strong presence in Bend's Old Mill District, where we provide strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique needs.Our litigation team has extensive experience in Oregon state and federal courts, resolving disputes through pragmatic, solutions-oriented approaches. Our real estate and construction law practices focus on structuring successful transactions while protecting client interests when challenges arise. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing relationships with clients through transparent communication and results-driven representation. Our business law team assists with entity formation, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation to support sustainable growth for Oregon businesses. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys remain committed to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence while maintaining accessibility for our clients.
Services
Business & Corporate
Litigation
Real Estate
Construction
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience in Oregon courts and transactions
- Our attorneys specialize in six core practice areas with tailored solutions
- We maintain a solutions-oriented approach to dispute resolution and transactional work
- Our team provides personalized service with deep local market knowledge
- We combine established expertise with modern, efficient legal practices
Services
Business & Corporate
Our business law practice assists Oregon companies with entity formation, contract negotiation, and risk management strategies. We help clients structure transactions, draft agreements, and navigate regulatory requirements while maintaining compliance. Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel to support business growth and operational success through practical legal solutions.
Litigation
We represent clients in civil and business litigation matters across Oregon's state and federal courts. Our team focuses on resolving disputes through pragmatic negotiation while preparing for trial when necessary. We handle complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, and employment-related legal conflicts with strategic advocacy.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers transactional matters including property purchases, financing arrangements, and lease agreements. We assist clients with documenting easements, title issues, and development projects while minimizing legal risks. Our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Construction
We advise construction industry clients on contract formation, project documentation, and dispute resolution. Our services include representing owners, contractors, and suppliers in construction defect claims, payment disputes, and regulatory compliance matters. We help clients implement risk mitigation strategies for construction projects.
People
Terrence B. OSullivan
Attorney
Terrence B. OSullivan brings decades of legal experience to our firm's litigation and business law practice. He focuses on complex commercial disputes and corporate governance matters for Oregon businesses.
Alan N. Stewart
Attorney
Alan N. Stewart specializes in real estate transactions and construction law, representing clients in property development and infrastructure projects across Central Oregon's growing markets.
Kate R. Burns
Attorney
Kate R. Burns concentrates on estates and trusts, helping Oregon families with estate planning, probate administration, and asset protection strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.
Questions
What practice areas does Merrill O'Sullivan Stewart specialize in?
We focus on business and corporate law, litigation, real estate transactions, and construction law for clients throughout Oregon.
How long has the firm been operating in Bend?
Merrill O'Sullivan Stewart has provided legal services in Bend since our founding in 1974 by Max Merrill and Terrence OSullivan.
What makes your firm different from other Oregon law practices?
Our combination of five decades of local experience, personalized service approach, and comprehensive practice areas creates unique value for Oregon clients.
