Chambers USA 2020 Honors Radler White for Accomplishments in Real Estate and Land Use/Zoning Law

Radler White Parks & Alexander LLP has received Band One recognition in Real Estate from Chambers USA, the only Oregon real estate law firm to do so in 2020. The firm also received the Band One ranking in Land Use/Zoning from the highly respected peer and client review organization. Additionally, five of the firm’s attorneys are ranked as industry leaders.

Chambers is a legal review organization that prides itself in being “the world’s leading provider of legal research and analysis.” The group “identifies the best law firms globally” from their central office in London, where their research team of 200+ conducts “continuous, in-depth telephone research” to determine their annual rankings.

The following RWPA attorneys have been recognized in the Chambers USA rankings for 2020:

Barbara Radler (Partner) – 2020 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Real Estate Law

Chambers notes that peers refer to Barbara as a “solid practitioner” and “praise her real estate and land use expertise.” The publication elaborates, saying that “her market-leading knowledge extends to acquisitions, sales, and the financing of mixed-use projects” and that she is “especially proficient in her representation of developers in real estate transactions.” Barbara has practiced law in Portland, Oregon since 1982. She has been recognized in Chambers USA as an industry leader in real estate law every year since 2003.

Christe White (Partner) – 2020 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Land Use and Zoning Law

Chambers states that Christe “is seen as one of the preeminent land use and zoning attorneys in Oregon.” One of her clients contacted by Chambers comments that “she has the greatest breadth of both knowledge and strategic value of any land use attorney in the City of Portland.” She works in all areas of land use, including all phases of mixed-use and urban infill projects. Christe has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2014.

Tim Parks (Partner) – 2020 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Real Estate Law

Chambers calls Tim “highly skilled in the real estate space,” pointing out that he has “a special focus on representing clients in the hospitality sector” and that his practice “extends to property sale and financing.” He is also praised as being “adept at handling opportunity zone work.” He also acts as outside general counsel for two Northwest-based hotel groups, providing an array of real estate, corporate, and general business transaction needs. Tim has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2004.

Dina Alexander (Partner) – 2020 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Real Estate Law

The research team at Chambers states that “market sources refer to her as an ‘excellent and outstanding real estate lawyer.'” A source contacted by the publication commented that “we only have high praises for her.” Dina works on land acquisitions, joint ventures, equity and debt financings, construction contracts, condominiums, leases, acquisitions and dispositions, and workouts. She has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2014.

Steven Hultberg (Partner) – 2020 Chambers USA Industry Leader in Land Use and Zoning Law

Chambers comments that Steven is regarded by peers as a “great lawyer who is lauded for having developed a deep expertise in land use and zoning matters, as well as the general real estate space.” He is “especially well known for representing clients in the education and hospitality sectors.” Steven has been recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2010.

About Chambers USA
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 200 researchers employed full-time 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.