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Thomas S. Hillier

Partner

T 503.778.5317 Portland
Working a transaction is like working a jigsaw puzzle. I make sure the pieces fit in place.
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Tom Hillier helps his clients get to the finish line. Combining nearly 40 years of experience with a common-sense approach to issues, Tom finds practical ways to satisfy his clients’ goals. Being a “deal maker” and not a “deal breaker” has real meaning to Tom.

Tom’s transactional experience covers a broad field, with extensive experience representing parties in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real property, including office buildings, shopping centers, and apartment complexes. He has represented both landlords and tenants in commercial leases, and lenders and borrowers in real estate financing. He is often called upon to give real estate enforceability opinions. Tom’s list of clients includes investors involved in tax-deferred exchanges, tenant-in-common transactions, and other forms of real estate securities offerings. He is now using this experience to perform due diligence review and analysis of EB-5 offerings materials on behalf of migration agents and foreign investors.

Tom speaks extensively to the real estate brokerage community and has authored the Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education chapter on promissory notes. He also teaches classes to Oregon real estate brokers on brokerage law, real estate contract forms, and best practices.

Practice Highlights

EB-5 due diligence

Helping migration agents and foreign investors review and analyze EB-5 offerings for the legal risks involved in the offering, often negotiating with the promoter protective changes to the substantive documents.

Real estate finance

Representing borrowers and lenders with preparation and negotiation of real estate financing documents and often supporting that review with enforceability opinions.

Commercial leasing

Assisting landlords and tenants in commercial leasing with a focus on office and restaurant space.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon, 1980
  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Education

  • J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 1980
  • B.A., Economics, University of Oregon, 1977, with honors

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Board Member, Dougy Center, 2007-2015
    • American Bar Association
    • Multnomah County Bar Association
    • Real Estate and Land Use Section, Oregon State Bar
    • Construction Section, Oregon State Bar
    • Pro Bono Counsel, K T Foundation of Oregon, 2004-2015

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers, 2021-present
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