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Phil Grillo

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T 503.778.5284 Portland
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Phil is a seasoned land use attorney with over 30 years' experience in a broad range of planning, permitting, and development issues. He works closely with clients in industries such as healthcare, housing and mixed use development, telecommunications, energy, hospitality, agribusiness, and manufacturing. He is a founding member of the Working Waterfront Coalition, served as a former land use hearings officer, and is a frequent speaker on current land use topics.

*Denotes experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon, 1985
  • Washington, 1995

Education

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 1984
  • B.A., Urban Planning and Public Policy, Michigan State University, 1978

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Former Member, Executive Committee; Member – Land Use and Real Estate Section, Oregon State Bar
    • Environmental and Land Use Section, Washington State Bar Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Oregon Planning Association
    • American Planning Association
    • Urban Land Institute
    • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
    • Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland
    • Portland Business Alliance
    • Founding Member, Working Waterfront Coalition
    • Donor and Member, SOLV
    • Donor and Member, Oregon Food Bank

Professional Recognition

    • Selected by Best Lawyers as Portland's "Lawyer of the Year" in Land Use/Zoning Litigation, 2021
    • Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2014
    • Named one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Land Use Law (Oregon) by Chambers USA, 2012-2020
    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Land Use & Zoning Law by Best Lawyers, 2008-present
    • Portland Business Alliance, Volunteer Recognition, 2011
    • Selected to "Oregon Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2014-2015

Background

    • Served as land use hearings officer for various cities and counties in Oregon and Washington
    • Partner, Miller Nash LLP, Portland, Ore., 1997-2011
    • Founding Member, Working Waterfront Coalition, Portland, Ore.
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