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Ned Perry

RETIRED PARTNER/INACTIVE

503.802.2026
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Overview

Ned practiced law with Tonkon Torp beginning in 1984, and was a partner from 1991 until his retirement at the end of 2019. He had a commercial litigation practice, with emphasis on complex real property, contract, and construction disputes. Ned also served a five-year term as chair of Tonkon Torp's Litigation Department.

He appeared frequently in state and federal courts, handling both bench and jury trials, and also had extensive experience in arbitration and mediation.

Ned's clients included such major companies as Nike, for whom he obtained a federal jury verdict of $1 million in one complex breach of warranty case, and an arbitration award of $3.3 million in another.

In his leisure time, Ned enjoys relaxing with his wife and two daughters, working on their 1893 Victorian home and their Olympic Peninsula cabin, travel, volleyball, skiing, and hiking.

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Featured Representative Matters

Defended Utility from Construction Lien Claim

Obtained favorable ruling dismissing $3.5 million claim brought under construction lien and unjust enrichment legal theories following bench trial.

​JBO Properties

Obtained judicial dissolution of deadlocked real estate limited liability company following bench trial.

​Stimson Lumber

Regularly represent large forest products company in real estate, construction and contract matters.

​Snyder

Represented Washington property owner in defending easement claim based on 1933 deed.

​Pacific Ethanol

Represented major ethanol refiner in construction and contract disputes.

​Mississippi Avenue Lofts

Represented developer in complex, multi-party construction defect litigation and obtained substantial settlement through mediation.

​Metro Metals Northwest

Represented employer in obtaining injunctive relief against former employee to freeze embezzled funds.

​Lower East Burnside, LLC

Represented developer in litigation against anchor tenant for breach of lease and obtained substantial settlement.

​LGW Ranch

Represented ranch owner in condemnation proceedings brought by municipality for waste water pipeline, and obtained highly favorable settlement.

​JSH Farms

Represented tenant farmer in agricultural lease dispute, and obtained $1.6 million arbitration award in dispute over reimbursement for capital improvements.

​Aloha Lumber

Represented landowner in arbitration with general contractor over defective road construction

​Gorge Leasing

Represented commercial landlord in federal court case regarding dispute over rental rate applicable to renewal lease term.

​Galvanizers

Defended galvanizing supplier in state court litigation arising out of defective highway bridge parts, resulting in favorable mediated settlement.

​Fountain Village Development

Represented property owner in litigation over historical origins and current rights to remnant building wall.

​Fairmount Financial

Represented warehouse owner in defending TriMet condemnation proceedings.

​Construction Management Services

Obtained substantial arbitration award for general contractor following owner's termination of large project.

​Clackamas Corners

Defended property owner in Tri-Met condemnation action, resulting in favorable settlement.

​Brockamp & Jaeger

Regularly represents large general construction contractor.

​Breakers Point Homeowners Association

Represented HOA in construction contract arbitration.

​Amberhill Properties

Obtained specific performance of complex real estate transaction following federal court trial.
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Featured Work

Albina Head Start Turns on First Solar-Powered Building with Assist from Tonkon Torp

When Albina Head Start learned it was awarded a Blue Sky Fund grant to install a rooftop solar array on one of its buildings, it turned to its long-time pro bono legal partner, Tonkon Torp. The nonprofit organization knew that it would need legal guidance to ensure that it could meet the terms laid out in the grant’s detailed and binding Memo of Understanding.

Tonkon Torp Secures Favorable Ruling for the Heathman Hotel

Tonkon Torp was hired by the Heathman Hotel in 2015 with the goal of gaining a swift resolution to a dispute regarding McCormick & Schmick’s lease renewal terms. Find details and more featured cases here.

Tonkon Torp Stays the Course in the Mississippi Avenue Lofts Project

The process to acquire, complete and sell the Mississippi Avenue Lofts involved a broad range of legal transactions from Tonkon Torp, including a funding round, multi-party loan and purchasing agreements, litigation and a final sale. Find the details and more featured cases here.

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Community Involvement & Activities


Portland YouthBuilders
Board of Directors

Human Solutions, Inc.
Former Board Member

Oregon State Bar
Business Litigation Section, Past Chair
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Professional Memberships


Multnomah Bar Association

Oregon State Bar
Member of Business Litigation, Construction Law,
Litigation, and Real Estate & Land Use sections
 
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Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America

The Best Lawyers in America

2011-2020, Commercial Litigation
2011-2020, Litigation – Construction
2011-2020, Litigation – Real Estate
Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2008, 2014-2019, Oregon Super Lawyer – Business Litigation
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Recent News

8.15.2019

2020 List for Best Lawyers in America® Includes 48 Tonkon Torp Attorneys

Forty-eight Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 39 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. A majority of attorneys have been named to the list in past years, and most have been recognized for more than five…
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7.16.2019

31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2019 Super Lawyers Lists

Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in nine practice areas have been included in the 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists.
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9.19.2018

Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2018 Portland YouthBuilders Fundraiser

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at Portland YouthBuilders' (PYB) annual "Cornhole Classic" on September 13. Tonkon's participation with the event was led by Ned Perry, a member of the PYB board of directors, who attended along with Bob Carey, Eric…
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8.17.2018

Best Lawyers in America® Names 51 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2019 List

Fifty-one Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 41 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019. Nearly all attorneys have been named to the list in past years, and have been recognized for more than five years
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7.24.2018

31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2018 Super Lawyers Lists

Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in 11 practice areas have been included in the 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Tonkon Torp partner and bankruptcy authority Albert Kennedy has been once again recognized on the Top 50 list of Oregon…
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9.12.2017

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Fifth Annual Portland YouthBuilders Fundraiser

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at Portland YouthBuilders' (PYB) fifth annual "Cornhole Classic" on September 8. Tonkon's participation with the event was led by Ned Perry, a member of the PYB board of directors. Founded in 1995, PYB serves more than…
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8.16.2017

Best Lawyers in America® Names 49 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2018 List

Forty-nine Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 39 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. Nearly all attorneys have been named to the list in past years, and have been recognized for more than five years…
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7.11.2017

28 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2017 Super Lawyers Lists

The national attorney rating service Super Lawyers has named 28 Tonkon Torp attorneys in 10 practice areas to its 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for Oregon. The annual Super Lawyers list represents the top 5 percent of attorneys in Oregon…
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9.23.2016

Tonkon Torp Sponsors 4th Annual Portland YouthBuilders Fundraiser

Tonkon Torp was a silver sponsor at Portland YouthBuilders' (PYB) fourth annual "Cornhole Classic" on September 22. Ned Perry, a PYB board member, organized Tonkon's sponsorship and attendance at the event. Eric Beach and his wife Jen attended and…
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8.15.2016

Best Lawyers in America® Names 44 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2017 List

Forty-four Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 38 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017. Each attorney has been named to the list in past years, and nearly all have been recognized for more than five years…
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Earlier this year, the SEC amended its custody rule, Rule 206(4)-2, to impose new requirements on investment advisers deemed to have "custody" of client assets. As discussed in a previous Tonkon Tip, an adviser is deemed to have custody if the…
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Supreme Court Allows Superfund Cleanup Cost Recovery

On June 11, 2007, in U.S. v Atlantic Research Corp., the United States Supreme Court solved a portion of the puzzle that has confounded so-called potentially responsible parties (PRPs) since the Court's decision in Cooper Industries, Inc. v Aviall…
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Deadline to File Certain Measure 37 Claims is December 2, 2006

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Services

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Education

J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 1984, Order of the Coif

BA., University of Washington, 1979
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Bar & Court Admissions

Oregon State Bar (Inactive)
Washington State Bar (Inactive)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, Districts of Western and Eastern Washington
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