General Information

Year founded: 1924
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Overview

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Gleaves Swearingen LLP was founded in 1924 and is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in Oregon. Our clients are located throughout the Northwest and conduct their business worldwide.

We are frequently engaged by local, regional, national and international clients with business
transactions or litigation in Oregon. Our clients benefit from our ability to satisfy their legal needs through a combination of experience, expertise, creativity and foresight.

Rankings

Gleaves Swearingen LLP is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Eugene
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Eugene
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Gleaves Swearingen LLP has 3 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Gleaves Swearingen LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location

Eugene, OR
975 Oak Street, Suite 800
P.O. Box 1147
Eugene, OR 97440-1147
United States
541-686-8833 Call our Eugene, OR location at 541-686-8833 Get Directions Get directions to our Eugene, OR location
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