Matthew Lowe

If you’re a charitable or non-charitable tax-exempt organization, a trade association, a charter school or a small business in need of legal help, you can rely on the expertise of attorney Matthew Lowe. He can succinctly and successfully guide you through the maze of legal and organizational issues that frequently arise in the management and operation of a non-profit entity. He also specializes in the representation of small businesses of all types, with a focus on hospitality industry businesses, such as hotels, motels, vacation rental companies and restaurants. From start to finish, Matthew brings a dynamic skill set to each case, ready to take on your challenge and provide the professional and passionate representation you count on.

Areas of Expertise

  • charitable and non-charitable tax-exempt organizations
  • charter schools
  • hospitality law
  • employment law
  • real property law
  • contracts
  • non-profit and for-profit corporate governance and formation
  • commercial transactions
  • public records and meetings law
  • state and federal campaign finance and election law

Background

  • Frequent writer and presenter of legal issues facing non-profit organizations and the lodging industry
    • Published in the Oregon Society of Association Management’s newsletter
  • Past president and board member of the Dorchester Conference, 2004-2010
  • Board member, Faith Bible Christian School, 2009 to the Present
  • Taught hotel, restaurant and travel law, 2001-2007
  • Chief of Staff, Oregon State Senator Tom Hartung, 1997
  • Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator Bob Packwood, 1993-1995

Education

  • Willamette University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2000
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Villanova University, 1991

Member Affiliations

  • Oregon State Bar Association
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
    • ABA Section of Taxation
  • Multnomah County Bar Association
  • American Society of Association Management
  • Oregon Society of Association Management
  • Legal counsel to various state and national trade associations
Publications