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Lauren E. Johnson

Partner

T 503.778.5412 Portland
My goal is to provide multiple solutions and pathways to deal closure.
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Lauren Johnson helps companies with the acquisition and disposition of real estate, with a focus on agricultural properties, including vineyards, orchards, and citrus farms. Additionally, Lauren assists restaurateurs with negotiating lease agreements.

Lauren teams with her clients and her colleagues to provide clients with top-level service for all aspects of their transaction. Her experience includes advising on issues related to real estate finance, leasing, and dispositions and acquisitions in real estate.


Practice Highlights

Agriculture

Representing large agricultural clients in the acquisition and disposition of citrus farms, orchards, and vineyards.

Restaurants

Representing fast-casual restaurants in negotiating lease agreements.

Beverage

Representing prominent wineries in acquisition of winery and tasting rooms.

Pan American Group

Represented Pan American Group and Bell American Group, subsidiaries of Flynn Restaurant Group, in their entries into the Panera Bread franchise system and Taco Bell franchise system, respectively, and numerous multi-unit multi-state follow on acquisitions with an aggregate 390+ acquired units. (2012-2017)

Agriculture Capital Management

Assisted buyer in connection with the acquisition of citrus and nut orchards, wine grape vineyards, berry farms, other perennial agriculture, and packaging facilities in California and in Oregon.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon, 2012

Education

  • J.D., Willamette University College of Law, 2012, magna cum laude
    • Willamette Law Review
    • Dean’s Honor List
    • Honors, Legal Research and Writing
  • B.A., International Relations, University of San Diego, 2005
    • Dean’s List

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Young Lawyers Membership Committee, Multnomah Bar Association
    • Oregon State Bar

Professional Recognition

    • Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Real Estate Law, 2021-2025

Background

    • Associate, Miller Nash LLP, Portland, Ore., 2012-2014
    • Law Clerk, Miller Nash LLP, Portland, Ore., 2011
    • Legal Assistant/Law Clerk, Heltzel, Williams, Yandell, Roth, Smith & Petersen PC, Salem, Ore., 2008-2012
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