I represent timber investment management organizations and commercial real estate companies in large, complex acquisitions, dispositions, conservation sales and easements, and loan transactions secured by timberlands.

I focus my practice on business and securities transactions and have a deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and public offerings. My clients appreciate my unique combination of legal, business, and industry perspectives.Testimonial"Almost 20 years ago, Mark Stayer was referred to us for real estate transactions. We have ?used him ever since in multiple states. Recently we have also had the pleasure of working with Dan Eller on tax questions. In ?every case they have very professional and a pleasure to work with.?"-INDIVIDUAL

Bar Admissions

• Oregon State Courts
• Washington State Courts

Education

• Willamette University College of Law, Juris Doctor degree (1985)
• University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Bachelor of Business Administration degree (1976)
• Thunderbird, Key Managers degree (1980)

Significant Accomplishments

• Representing a large timber investment management organization in various timberland acquisitions in Oregon, Washington and Michigan since 2000.
• Representing large timber investment management organizations and private individuals and trusts in various timberland dispositions throughout the United States.
• Representing a large timber investment management organization in various timberland conservation easements in Washington and California.
• Representing various large timber investment management organizations in various timberland operational matters in Oregon, Washington and California.
• Representing an insurance company in loan transactions secured by timberlands throughout the United States.
• Representing various commercial real estate clients in acquisitions, sales and leasing.

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