With more than 25 years of commercial litigation experience, I achieve excellent results in matters involving all aspects of business litigation including contracts law, labor law, formation of business entities, taxation, and financial planning.

My Firm's broad-based services resolve matters within the following practice areas:

Contract Law: the drafting and enforcement of agreements associated the needs of a business
Labor Law Issues: the drafting of company policies, hand books, and the litigation of labor related issues for the employer
Formation of Business Entities: The formation of partnerships; corporations (both C and S corporations); and limited liability companies
Tax issues: Assisting companies with the handling of tax issues with the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue
Financially challenged businesses: working with companies who have financial problems and assisting the company with making the hard decisions to work out of its financial challenges

As an experienced Salem, Oregon Business Litigation Lawyer, I also handle these business law issues for clients throughout Oregon: 

• Real Estate Financing & Transactional Services
• Securities Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Succession Planning
• Estate Planning
• Bankruptcy
• Fraud
• Franchises & Other Types of Business Marketing
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty
• Licensing & Commercial Contracts
• Sales Commission Disputes
• Trade Secrets
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Business Litigation
• Arbitration
• Business & Corporate Services

As a skilled Salem, Oregon Business Litigation Lawyer, I offer highly competitive hourly rates for legal services. My extensive legal experience in business litigation matters produces a higher level of professional efficiency in this field than that of less-experienced attorneys, who must spend time and the client's money educating themselves about unfamiliar practice areas. I am able to pass those savings to clients, providing greater value for each legal dollar.

I'm not afraid to make the hard calls, and tell you the truth when things get difficult. I provide a personal and individual approach to the practice of law. Clients often develop a deep and abiding trust in our Firm and become long-term friends. I take great pride in an enviable reputation for personal and professional integrity, litigation skills and a remarkable client retention rate. In fact, most new clients are referred by other highly satisfied clients.

Notable recent successes include:

Washington Alder v. Capital Consultants: I was the lead counsel representing Washington Alder which brought a lender liability claim against Capital Consultants which was in receivership at the time. The case was resolved with reduction of the amount owed by Washington Alder to Capital Consultants by approximately 13 Million Dollars.

KPI Pacific v. Weyerhaeuser: I assisted in the lawsuit that was filed against Weyerhaeuser that resulted in a jury verdict of $12.125 Million.

Enlow v. Enlow: I was lead counsel in the representation of a family member whose assets were being held by the Enlow Family Trust.As a result of my efforts, the Enlow Family Trust ultimately sold its interest in the Evansville Courier to the Scripts Howard newspaper company resulting in a $13.0 Million dollar distribution to my client.

My goal is to dispose of legal matters as efficiently as possible, and I never prolong cases to generate higher fees. When you retain our Firm, you benefit from our long record of honest legal representation. We are a welcomed and valuable addition to any company that hires us.

If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced Salem, Oregon Business Litigation Lawyer, contact Robert J. Custis today at 866-822-2664, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your initial consultation.