About Michael
Michael Licurse is a business and real estate attorney at Hathaway Larson LLP in Portland, Oregon. He joined the Oregon State Bar in 2004. The firm, located at 1125 NW Couch Street, Suite 550, specializes in real estate and corporate matters, including transactions, finance, land use, development, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and securities. Michael earned his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 2003. Before law school, he worked in the financial services industry in New York for seven years.
During law school, he served as President of the Moot Court Executive Board, administering trial and appellate advocacy programs. He won the Willamette qualifier for the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition and represented his school at the San Francisco Regional competition. He was later conferred the Edward J. Harri Award in recognition of his exceptional dedication and service to the Moot Court Board. At Hathaway Larson LLP, Michael focuses on transactional matters and general counsel issues for businesses and individuals. His practice areas include business and corporate law, real estate, and trusts and estates.
He has represented clients in various transactions and litigation matters, leveraging his background in financial services to provide comprehensive legal counsel. In 2013 and 2014, Michael was selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, a designation recognizing top-rated practicing attorneys. He has also been involved in trademark matters, serving as the legal correspondent for the UNDER LUNA trademark, which was registered in 2021. Michael is admitted to practice law in Oregon. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar and has been active in the legal community since his admission in 2004. His experience in business and real estate law, combined with his background in financial services, enables him to effectively serve clients.
Hathaway Larson LLP, where Michael practices, is a boutique business and real estate law firm comprised of attorneys who previously worked at large (AMLAW 100) law firms. The firm focuses on real estate and corporate matters, with specialization in real estate transactions, finance, land use and development, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and securities. Their clients range from regional businesses, developers, and investors to Fortune 500 companies.
