John Christopher Minor

John Christopher Minor

Minor, Bandonis and Haggerty, PC
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Municipal Law ...
  • Oregon
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Physics Major Santa Clara University; Doctor of Jurisprudence Willamette University 1967, admitted to Oregon State Bar 1967, past president Oregon Association of City Attorneys, Past Chairman Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section, Continuing Legal Education Speaker. Main practice emphasis is real estate and business transactions.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Municipal Law
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
Author and Speaker
OSB
Current
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Education
Willamette University College of Law
J.D. | Law
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Santa Clara University
Physics, Philosophy
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Willamette University College of Law
B.S. | Law
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Awards
Member of the Year
Real Estate and Land Use Section of the Oregon State Bar
An annual award to a member of the Real Estate and Land Use Section who has contributed significantly to the activities of the Section.
Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar  # 670910
Member
Current
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Real Estate and Land Use Section of the Oregon State Bar
Member, Past President,
Current
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Oregon City Attorneys Association
Past President
Current
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Realtor-Lawyer (Joint Committee) Oregon State Bar
Past Chairman
Current
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Newport Rotary Club
Past President
Current
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American Red Cross, Lincoln County Chapter
Past President
Current
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Website
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Legal Answers
15 Questions Answered
Q. My father sold his home. He is now being sued for taxes that were not found at the closing of the sale. Is he responsibl
A: If these are taxes which he should have paid, he probably owes them nonetheless. However, it is strange that they were not discovered at the closing (since it was done through a title company). Usually, if it was something the title company missed, they would take care of the taxes for the insured buyer, and possibly pursue your dad.

It is not possible to give any solid advice without know all the details.
Q. A guest of Condo A causes water to flow into Condo B. Is Condo A owner responsible for guest actions?
A: Depending on the declaration, bylaws and rules of the UOA, the insurance company may be right. But there is also the possibility that you might recover against the guest, or even against the owner on the theory that the owner was negligent in entrusting the unit to this particular guest (something of a stretch).

I don't know if you have your own insurance protecting you against damage to the interior of your unit. Most condominium owners do and should have such insurance and, if so, put the matter in the hands of your own insurer.

You might also check to see what kind of coverage the Association of Unit Owners has.
Q. Quit claim deed to add wife
A: I think you would be well advised to consult an attorney. Probably a bargain and sale deed would better suit your intention, but the way you word the granting clause can make a difference as to what type of interest she acquires. This is a job for a lawyer.
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