Tyler Smith PC is a specialized law firm dedicated to serving the unique legal needs of rural businesses, family enterprises, and property owners throughout Oregon. Known for their deep understanding of the challenges facing the rural business community, they combine practical business acumen with rigorous legal expertise to protect client interests and secure favorable outcomes.
The firm operates as an extension of their clients’ teams, offering the responsiveness of in-house counsel with the seasoned perspective of litigation veterans. They prioritize proactive planning to prevent disputes but are equally prepared for vigorous negotiation and courtroom advocacy when necessary. Their approach is characterized by straightforward advice, economic common sense, and a commitment to preserving the profits and legacies of family farms, small businesses, and local investors.
Services Offered
- Land use law, approvals, and property disputes
- Real estate transactions and development guidance
- Landlord/Tenant law disputes and agreements
- Oregon administrative law, license issues, hearings, and appeals
- Litigation and negotiation
- Oregon election law, constitutional law, and free speech defense
- Employment law, including recruiting, non-compete agreements, and restrictions
- Business entity formation, governance, and corporate structure
- Business transactions, sales, service contracts, and buy-sell agreements
- Wills, trusts, probate disputes, and estate planning
- Municipal and government law
- Second Amendment rights defense
- Civil rights advocacy
- Non-profit corporate guidance
- Mediation services
- Farm and agricultural law
- Foreclosure and lien matters
- Construction law
- Defense against fines and government investigations
- Trustee services and trust deeds
- Initiative petitions, ballot titles, and political campaign law
- Corporate counsel services with flexible pricing
Serving clients across rural Oregon, the Willamette Valley, and Portland, the firm is particularly valued for its success at the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) and in cases involving state and local government agencies. They are recognized for their victories in appellate case law and their dedication to communities often overlooked by larger firms.
