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 Mark A. Jurva, Partner
mjurva@smithfreed.com
Professional Experience
Mark's practice emphasizes construction litigation and commercial real estate transactions and disputes. He primarily represents general contractors and developers in complex construction litigation, represents parties in real estate disputes and defends establishments in liquor liability (dram shop) cases. He has represented businesses in lease transactions, as well as purchasers and sellers of commercial real estate. He also served as a law clerk to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. In addition, Mark has authored articles and given presentations on construction, real estate and title matters and drafted legislation.
Significant Representations/Articles/Presentation
- Defends general contractors and developers in complex construction litigation claims, including condominium/commercial real estate claims with more than $10 million in demands and claims involved in AAA arbitration
- Represents tenants and landlords in commercial real estate lease transactions
- Represents buyers, sellers and owners in real estate sales disputes and adverse possession and trespass claims
- Author and presenter, Title Law, Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers, NBI Seminar (2007)
- Author and presenter, Avoiding Professional Liability Claims; Legal Issues for Oregon Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers, Half Moon Seminar (2004)
- Author and presenter, Advanced Principles of Title Insurance in Oregon, NBI seminar (2003)
- Contributor, “Land Use Due Diligence in Commercial Property Transactions,” Commercial Real Estate Transaction, OSB seminar (1997)
Education
- Willamette University School of Law, J.D., 1996; Managing Articles Editor for the Willamette Bulletin of International Law & Policy, 1995-1996
- Michigan State University, B.S., Social Science (Resource Development, Geology, Political Science), 1992
Professional/Community Involvement
- Member, Oregon State Bar Association, Construction and Litigation Section; Real Estate and Land Use Section
- Member, American Bar Association
- Admitted, United States District Court for the District of Oregon
- Member, Associated General Contractors, Oregon Columbia Chapter
- Member, pro bono OSB Military Assistance Panel
Mark also enjoys live music and sporting activities, including playing golf and hockey.
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