About
Michael Fillingame, Senior Counsel in Buchalter's Portland office, represents both public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions. He counsels those companies on corporate governance. He also represents clients when they buy, finance, or sell real estate. He represents companies in joint ventures with other businesses. He received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. He holds an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University. He holds a B.S. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oregon. He joined the 2027 Best Lawyers in America list for Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. He handles private equity investments for company clients.
Who is a good fit for Michael Fillingame
- Public companies preparing to merge with another company.
- Private companies buying or selling a business.
- Companies arranging a private equity investment.
- Businesses forming a joint venture with another company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D.
- Johns Hopkins University, M.A.
- University of Oregon, B.S. in Economics and Political Science
- Bar admissions
- Oregon
Recognition
- Selected to Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law; Real Estate Law in 2027
- Selected to Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch in 2024-2026
- Selected to the 2024 Oregon Rising Stars list.
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationCommercial leases and lease assignments
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional