Gary L. Blacklidge

Gary L. Blacklidge

Partner

gary.blacklidge@greenemarkley.com

Education & Professional Qualifications

• B.A., Oregon State University, 1977.
• J.D., Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College, 1990.

Memberships & Honors

• American Bar Association
• Multnomah Bar Association
• Oregon State Bar Association
• Past Member of Legislative Committee of the Real Estate/ Land Use Section of the Oregon State Bar
• Member of Executive Committee of the Debtor/Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar
• Member and Past Chair of Legislation Committee of the Debtor/Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar

Practice Emphasis

Real estate is the primary focus of Mr. Blacklidge's practice, although his practice also emphasizes creditors' rights and collection matters. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Blacklidge worked as a title officer in an Oregon office of a national title insurance company. This background enables him to work effectively in all areas of real estate, which includes not only transactional work, but foreclosures and judgment executions on real estate as well.

Mr. Blacklidge's experience in debtor/creditor matters allows him to offer clients practical advice in analyzing the potential risk and benefits with structuring transactions or resolving disputes. He has extensive experience representing Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in liquidating troubled real estate as well as analyzing and avoiding liens on real property.