Blake Robinson
Counsel
Blake Robinson represents clients in litigation disputes, with an emphasis on construction and real estate matters. He works with his clients to achieve their goals and resolve their disputes in a cost-effective manner, whether that entails early dispute resolution or taking a case through trial and appeal, all of which Blake has successfully done.
Blake represents owners and contractors in a wide variety of construction matters, ranging from construction defect claims to complex delay claims. He also represents commercial landlords and tenants in complex lease disputes, including eviction trials and collection matters. In addition, Blake handles landlord-tenant matters for manufactured and mobile home park owners and apartment owners, including eviction trials and Fair Housing claims. Blake has prevailed in numerous trials and has successfully argued before the 9th Circuit and Oregon Court of Appeals. Blake is admitted to practice in both Oregon and Washington.
Practice Highlights
Construction
Real estate
General litigation
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Other Litigation and Appellate Experience
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 2012
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Oregon, 2008
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U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, 2009
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2012
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2012
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2016
Education
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J.D., Willamette University College of Law, 2008, magna cum laude
- Graduated second in class
- Executive Editor, Willamette Law Review
- Best Paper Certificates in Pre-Trial Civil Litigation, Labor Law, Contracts II, Professional Responsibility, and Criminal Procedure
- Roy Lockenour Award for Professional Responsibility
- Legal Research and Writing Student Assistant, Professor Jennifer B. Todd
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B.A., Oregon State University, 2005, summa cum laude
- OSU Honors College
- Outstanding Senior Thesis of the Year: “Militant and Nonviolent Social Movements”
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Board Member, U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society, 2022-present
- Board Member, ACE Mentor Program of Oregon, 2018-present
- Board Member, Oregon State University Honors College Alumni Leadership Circle, 2017-present
- Youth Basketball Coach, 2019-2020, 2022-2023
- Youth Soccer Coach, 2021-2023
- University Honors College Board of Readers, Oregon State University, 2010-2013
- Executive Committee, 2012-2019; Chair, 2019 – Products Liability Section, Oregon State Bar
- Multnomah County Bar Association
Professional Recognition
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- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Real Estate Law, 2025
- Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars" in Construction Litigation, 2017-2022; Business Litigation, 2012-2016; Thomson Reuters
Background
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- Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Portland, Ore.
- Legal Extern, Hon. Joseph V. Ochoa; Hon. Susan M. Tripp; Marion County Circuit Court, Salem, Ore.