Michael J. Mangan

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Law Practice

Michael Mangan's practice focuses on all aspects of business and real estate law including litigation, transactional work, real estate tax appeals and exemptions, and real estate professional liability cases.

Prior to entering practice, Michael was a commercial real estate appraiser with PGP Valuation Inc.  He obtained the highest level of licensure in the State of Oregon.  For nearly a decade, he specialized in complex business and real estate consultation and valuation projects.  He acted as a consultant for litigation of real estate tax appeals, condemnation, and Measure 37 issues.

Michael has appraised several high profile publicly owned properties, including the former Medical Examiner's Building on NE Knott Street, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office on NE Glisan Street, and Edgefield North, a 250-plus acre site and county jail adjacent to McMenamin's Edgefield.

Education & Bar Admissions

Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Willamette University in 2000.  He received his law degree from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in 2009.

While attending law school, Michael successfully competed in mock trial and trial advocacy competitions.  He also volunteered to teach a high school class on civics and law at Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon.  During his first two years of law school, Michael clerked with Juvenile Rights Project, representing juveniles in dependency and delinquency matters.  During his last year, he worked as a summer clerk for CVK.

Community Activities and Interests

Michael has been an active member of Toastmasters International, serving as club president and winning the Northwest Regional Humorous Speech Contest in 2003.  He is also an active member of American Mensa and the City Club of Portland.

When not at the office, you can find Michael spending time with his wife, Kristin, or participating in sports like running, snowboarding, crossfit, and golf.