Brian Chenoweth
Portland, OR
Licensed for 27 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
Brian Chenoweth is founder of Chenoweth Law Group, PC where he represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. His practice emphasizes environmental, real estate, land use, business, construction, injury, insurance and administrative law. With over eighteen years of experience, Brian is recognized for his litigation work with plaintiffs and defendants alike throughout Oregon and Washington. Brian's environmental clients include property owners and businesses facing regulatory compliance and cleanup costs for all types of contamination. His specific experience includes cases involving gas stations, oil bulk facilities, dry cleaners, chrome plating facilities, auto wrecking facilities, ship repair yards, underground storage tanks, landfills, gas pipelines, PCB contamination, and wood treatment facilities. In addition, Brian represents clients in matters regarding environmental consultant and contractor negligence, water quality, endangered species, and bodily injury and property damage related to chemicals, lead, asbestos, and mold. During his career Brian has negotiated complex settlements with state and federal agencies, advised clients on their legal responsibilities, and pursued recovery of cleanup costs from other responsible parties. Brian has also defended businesses and individuals regarding environmental claims. He also represents neighboring property owners who are impacted by pollution.In addition to his litigation practice, Brian advises clients in business and real estate transactions with respect to environmental liability and regulatory compliance. Other work includes brownfield redevelopment and agency enforcement matters. Brian’s environmental practice brings him face to face with government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Washington Department of Ecology. Brian also represents clients regarding real estate transactions and disputes, land use law, business formations, sales, and purchases, insurance disputes, disputes with administrative agencies, and construction law. Representative clients include food processing companies, outdoor advertising companies, real estate brokerages, insurance agencies, construction companies, small and medium size business of all types, attorneys seeking to co counsel on complex cases, municipal housing authorities, insurance companies, personal representatives and trustees, trucking companies, environmental consultants and and clean up contractors, testing laboratories, private universities, and individuals. Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, Brian received his law degree (cum laude) from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1994, and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1989.Brian speaks to industry professionals, governmental agency staff, and other lawyers on environmental, insurance, real estate, and land use. Away from the office, Brian enjoys writing and playing music (in the firm's band--the Everyday Heroes), boating (on the firm's boat--"Short Sale"), hiking, traveling, and spending time with his children.
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Real Estate
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I can't say enough of good things about this law firm and particularly Brian Chenoweth. He corrected my legal issues that had been thrown in the wrong direction by another lawyer. He patiently listens, assembles the most proficient legal team, researches the case and the relevant case laws, and aggressively pursues the case. He won't be blindsided by the opposing party. I am grateful to have such a strong legal team on my side.
"I rely on Brian for level-headed assessment and realistic recommendations. Although he is passionate about the law, he doesn't let it cloud his judgment about what will work in the long run. You'll look long and hard to find a better choice."
I've had occasion to work with Brian Chenoweth twice now on business and real estate issues and in both cases, the experience couldn't have been better. Mr. Chenoweth's intellect, professionalism and legal abilities are all exceptional. And perhaps most importantly, in both instances I worked with him Mr. Chenoweth was able to get exactly the outcome i was looking for.
I am an attorney and used Brian for a dispute that I had with a contractor. His advice was excellent. He was able to quickly resolve my dispute and obtained a fantastic settlement for me.
I had a serious problem with an oil tank claim and at first it looked like I would take a huge hit financially. I was told I was not going to be able to get any money from the previous owner but Brian Chenoweth came through for me and my family! We recieved full payment for the oil tank decommisioning and it took less than a year! Brian or his assistant ALWAYS replied quickly to any questions or concerns, EVEN WHEN HE WAS ON VACATION!!! WOW!!! With Brian you can throw all preconceived ideas about lawyers out the window. He is great and I cannot thank him enough!
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Chenoweth for more than 10 years and find him brilliant, energetic, creative and forthright. He works hard for his clients and has a good technical understanding of the scientific and engineering aspects of environmental and natural resource cases (in addition, of course, to the legal).
Brian has a keen understanding of what my business is all about and that has translated into a good outcome in every case in which he has represented my company. I have highly recommended him to business associates in the past and I will continue to do so.
Lawyer jokes are well deserved by most, however, I have indeed found the exception to the rule. With the dozens of attorneys I have worked with over the decades, Brian Chenoweth has finally proven to me that good counsel is indeed available and invaluable. Brian and his staff have a rare ability to listen, research and apply the appropriate law and tactics in an efficient 'low drag' style that has saved us tens of thousands of dollars and untold man hours of time having to deal with the unpleasantness that follows unwarranted attacks and the legal challenges of a successful and growing business.
I can't say enough of good things about this law firm and particularly Brian Chenoweth. He corrected my legal issues that had been thrown in the wrong direction by another lawyer. He patiently listens, assembles the most proficient legal team, researches the case and the relevant case laws, and aggressively pursues the case. He won't be blindsided by the opposing party. I am grateful to have such a strong legal team on my side.
"I rely on Brian for level-headed assessment and realistic recommendations. Although he is passionate about the law, he doesn't let it cloud his judgment about what will work in the long run. You'll look long and hard to find a better choice."
I've had occasion to work with Brian Chenoweth twice now on business and real estate issues and in both cases, the experience couldn't have been better. Mr. Chenoweth's intellect, professionalism and legal abilities are all exceptional. And perhaps most importantly, in both instances I worked with him Mr. Chenoweth was able to get exactly the outcome i was looking for.
I am an attorney and used Brian for a dispute that I had with a contractor. His advice was excellent. He was able to quickly resolve my dispute and obtained a fantastic settlement for me.
I had a serious problem with an oil tank claim and at first it looked like I would take a huge hit financially. I was told I was not going to be able to get any money from the previous owner but Brian Chenoweth came through for me and my family! We recieved full payment for the oil tank decommisioning and it took less than a year! Brian or his assistant ALWAYS replied quickly to any questions or concerns, EVEN WHEN HE WAS ON VACATION!!! WOW!!! With Brian you can throw all preconceived ideas about lawyers out the window. He is great and I cannot thank him enough!
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Chenoweth for more than 10 years and find him brilliant, energetic, creative and forthright. He works hard for his clients and has a good technical understanding of the scientific and engineering aspects of environmental and natural resource cases (in addition, of course, to the legal).
Brian has a keen understanding of what my business is all about and that has translated into a good outcome in every case in which he has represented my company. I have highly recommended him to business associates in the past and I will continue to do so.
Lawyer jokes are well deserved by most, however, I have indeed found the exception to the rule. With the dozens of attorneys I have worked with over the decades, Brian Chenoweth has finally proven to me that good counsel is indeed available and invaluable. Brian and his staff have a rare ability to listen, research and apply the appropriate law and tactics in an efficient 'low drag' style that has saved us tens of thousands of dollars and untold man hours of time having to deal with the unpleasantness that follows unwarranted attacks and the legal challenges of a successful and growing business.