Joseph P. A. O'Connell - Portland, OR
Attorney at Chenoweth Law Group LLC
Probate Administration and Estate Planning Lawyers in Portland, OR
510 SW Fifth Avenue Fourth Floor Portland, OR 97204
Portland Probate Administration and Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 10/05/2026
Areas of Practice
- Probate Administration and Estate Planning
- General Business Counsel and Corporate Governance
- Business and Real Estate Transactions
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Taxation
Attorney Information
Overview
Joe provides comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and individuals across a broad range of practice areas. His background includes estate planning and probate administration, business formation and corporate governance, contracts and transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, tax planning and representation, and civil litigation.
Joe has extensive experience serving as outside general counsel to businesses, advising on operational, transactional, and compliance matters. He has negotiated and closed significant business acquisitions and transactions, handled complex estate and probate matters, and represented clients before government agencies on tax and regulatory issues. He is experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, from real estate transactions and leases to business purchase agreements.
Education
Legal Education
- Willamette University College of Law, Salem, Oregon
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Kevin O'Connell, P.C., Attorney, 2020 - 2026
- Kevin O'Connell, P.C., Law Clerk, 2014 - 2020
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2020
Contact
510 SW Fifth Avenue
Fourth Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Phone Number: 503-446-6261
Fax Number: 503-221-2182
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.chenowethlaw.com
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