Author: Teri Rodrigues

An article published in Community Associations Network highlights VF Law Partner Michael J. Vial’s recent victory before the Washington Court of Appeals regarding an HOA enforcing tree height restrictions blocking residents’ views of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River. Vial, who specializes in HOA litigation, successfully argued that the View Ridge Estates HOA in Camas, Washington, was well...

Congratulations to VF Law Partner Michael J. Vial, who secured a significant victory on April 8 for the View Ridge Estates HOA in Camas, Washington. Michael, whose practice focuses on HOA litigation, successfully argued before the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 1, that the View Ridge Estates HOA’s view obstruction covenant applied to large trees on a member property that was blocking...

An article published in the April issue of the Oregon State Bar Bulletin highlighted VF Law’s hiring of Victor Ramirez and Michael McNichols in the magazine’s “Bar People” section.  “We are pleased to welcome Michael and Victor to our Lake Oswego office,” said T. Beau Ellis, Managing Partner at VF Law. “These capable attorneys are a key part of our plans to continue our steady growth in the...

QUICK FACTS: ·     Most community associations are required to comply. ·     Board members will have to provide their personal identifying information (name, date of birth, address, driver’s license and/or passport). ·     Community associations must file a report every time a board member is removed or added (within 30 days of that change). ·     While exemptions do exist, most community...

Partner Ashley Yorra’s journey and significant contributions to the legal arena are spotlighted in The Legal Intelligencer in a celebration of International Women’s Day. With over 15 years of experience, Yorra’s passion for law was kindled by her family’s legal legacy, shaping her conviction in the profound impact of legal advocacy. Reflecting on her early influences,...

In the “Moves” section of the Oregon State Bar Bulletin, VF Law’s relocation to the new office space at 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 500, Lake Oswego, was highlighted. This strategic move brings the firm closer to its clients while maintaining accessibility, as the new corporate location is conveniently situated less than three miles from the firm’s former office and near major...

An article published in Cascade Business News “Who’s Who” feature announced that attorneys Michael McNichols and Victor Ramirez have been hired to work at VF Law’s offices in Lake Oswego, Oregon. “These capable attorneys are a key part of our plans to continue our steady growth in the area, providing more resources for our clients,” said T. Beau Ellis, Managing Partner at VF Law. Ramirez, who...

Coni Rathbone’s op-ed, titled “Congress has work to do in legislation that revisits Opportunity Zones,” was discussed on the 1/29 episode of the Opportunity Zones Podcast by co-hosts Andy Hagans and Jimmy Atkinson. The episode highlights Rathbone’s call that Congress needs to reform opportunity zones to become more transparent and be held accountable. The hosts discuss Rathbone’s explanation...

By:  Damien Bielli Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are large, government-backed companies that play a crucial role in the mortgage market. In late 2008, following the global financial crisis, the federal government took over operations at both companies, and these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) now guarantee most of the mortgages in the United States. It is critical to understand how the...