Chambers USA 2019 Awards Radler White Top Tier Ranking in Real Estate Law

Radler White Parks & Alexander LLP has received the distinct honor of being the only Portland real estate law firm to garner tier-one recognition in 2019 from Chambers USA, a leading national peer and client review organization. Notably, five of the firm’s attorneys have also been recognized by Chambers USA as industry leaders in its annual review of real estate and land use lawyers.

These annual accolades from Chambers are extensively researched: “Our ranking tables are compiled through assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback. Firms and lawyers need to demonstrate sustained excellence in order to be ranked in the guide.” Commentators endorse the firm as “the premier boutique” in the market and describe the team as being “responsive and very knowledgeable in real estate.”

The following Radler White attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 Chambers USA rankings:

Barbara Radler (Partner) – 2019 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Real Estate Law

Chambers notes that Barbara is “acclaimed as a leading player in the real estate field.” She has practiced law in Portland, Oregon since 1982, focusing on complex real estate transactions, leasing, financing, acquisitions, sales, and the law affecting real estate brokers and property managers. Barbara is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. She has been recognized in Chambers USA as an industry leader in real estate law every year since 2003.

Christe White (Partner) – 2019 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Land Use and Zoning Law

Chambers comments that Christe “maintains a fantastic reputation for her deep understanding of zoning and land use,” elaborating by stating that she is “sought after by developers for her expertise in entitlement disputes and permitting matters.” She was named a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers in 2018 and has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2014.

Tim Parks (Partner) – 2019 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Real Estate Law

Tim provides comprehensive, business-oriented counsel that includes the ability to assess the tax implications, investment risks, and financial opportunities of a wide range of business and real estate transactions. One client reported to Chambers that Tim is “extremely talented, experienced, and poised.” One of his primary areas of practice focuses on the hospitality industry, where he assists a variety of regional hotel groups with acquisitions, sales, renovations, and complex financing transactions. He has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2004.

Dina Alexander (Partner) – 2019 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Real Estate Law

Chambers calls Dina a “go-to development attorney in Portland.” She has developed unique experience representing both the public and private sectors in public/private partnerships, having worked with a number of clients in the acquisition and redevelopment of urban properties. Dina also has extensive knowledge of how to structure co-housing and cooperative housing projects. She is a Fellow of both the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Dina has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2014.

Steven Hultberg (Partner) – 2019 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Land Use and Zoning Law

Chambers notes that Steven is known for “his experience in obtaining land use approvals for significant residential and resort developments.” He has also developed broad real estate transactional knowledge, working on financing documents, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and easements. Steven has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2010.

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Chambers USA (www.chambersandpartners.com) ranks U.S. lawyers and law firms on several factors and considerations, all of which are investigated by its team of more than 150 researchers employed fulltime who work throughout the year contacting lawyers and clients directly. Individual lawyers are ranked in their practice areas on the basis of legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service. The Chambers Guides have been ranking the best law firms and lawyers since 1990.