Lawrence Reichman

Larry Reichman has been in practice for over 25 years. He focuses his practice on litigation, counseling and transactions in connection with regulated industries and activities. His practice includes providing compliance advice; obtaining regulatory licenses, permits, approval for transactions and municipal franchises; administrative petitions, rulemaking and contested case proceedings; litigation and appeals; and business transactions. He also represents businesses on other trade regulation and unfair trade practice matters, including Attorney General investigations and consumer class actions.

Larry regularly works with the following regulated industries and activities:

• Public utilities (telecommunications, electric, gas and water)
  
  
• Permitting and siting of energy projects (transmission, solar, wind and thermal) and sale of energy
  
  
• Food and beverage law (manufacturing, labeling, advertising, supply chain and recalls) — FDA and USDA regulation of food and beverages, dietary supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and cosmetics
  
  
• Liquor licensing
  
  
• Water rights and use, including NPDES permits
  
  
• Professional services (legal and accounting)
  
  
• Motor vehicle sales and dealers
  
  
• Insurance (regulation and coverage)

Professional Recognition

• Selected as a "Top Rated Lawyer" in Energy/Environmental by American Lawyer Media, 2013
• Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  

  (AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)

Professional Leadership

• Oregon State Bar Association, Energy, Telecommunications, and Utility Section, Chair, 2007
• Oregon State Bar Association, Antitrust & Trade Regulation Section, Past Chair, 1996 
• Northwest Lawyers and Artists Inc., Director, 1988 - present

Related Employment

• Northwest Natural Gas Co., Portland, OR, Associate General Counsel, 1995 - 1997
• Perkins Coie, Portland, OR,  Of Counsel, 1993 - 1995
• Perkins Coie, Portland, OR, Associate, 1986 - 1993

Clerkships

• Hon. Edward Warren, Oregon Court of Appeals, 1984 - 1986