A. Richard Vial

A. Richard Vial - Partner

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Paralegal:  Denese Jensen

Practice Emphasis:

Richard works out of the Portland office, and represents homeowner associations for general purposes, but has special expertise in planned community work as it relates to construction defect issues. Rich also represents individuals and businesses in commercial litigation, regulatory compliance issues, and contractual creation and dispute issues. He takes a proactive approach that’s driven by the belief that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" when it comes to HOA law and other disputes.

Professional Experience:

Richard has practiced law in the areas of real estate, homeowner associations, and litigation since 1981. Having held a real estate license and clerked at the Oregon Department of Real Estate in the condominium section, he brings a depth of experience in common property ownership issues as they relate to real estate.

Education:

Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Brigham Young University, B.S., 1978

Professional Involvement:

Author, "Continuing Evolution in the Oregon Condominium Law," 16 Willamette Law Review 263 (1980)
Author, "The Oregon Condominium Act, A Question of Vested Interests," 18 Willamette Law Review 95 (1982)
Author, "Condominium Hotels: Fad or Future," Developments, April, 1986
Editor, "The Official HOA Handbook of 3rd Edition," produced and distributed by the Northwest HOA Law Center
Editor, "The Official HOA Handbook of Washington 1st Edition," produced and distributed by the Northwest HOA Law Center
Editor, "The Official HOA Handbook of Utah 3rd Edition," produced and distributed by the Northwest HOA Law Center

Community Involvement:

Richard's broad experience with homeowner associations has provided him with the opportunity to speak both locally and nationally on issues relating to the creation and management of healthy communities. Below are a few examples of Richard's community involvement:
•Board member and past president, Community Associations Institute, Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapters
•Board member and vice-chair, Washington County Fair Board
•Executive Committee Chair, Oregon State Bar Aviation Section
•Member and former board member, Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section (served for several years as chair of the legislative sub-committee).

Bar/Court Admissions:

U.S. Supreme Court
Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar
Idaho State Bar
Utah State Bar
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Language:

Japanese

Personal/Family:

Richard and his wife have been married for 30 years and have six birthed children and seven adopted children, in addition to many grandchildren. In his free time, Richard raises registered cattle on the Vial Homestead in Washington County, Oregon.