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Mr. David J Malcolm

1.3
2 reviews

1511 SW Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR 97221-2502

Estate Planning, Taxation, Business Law and 4 more

About Mr. David J Malcolm

Mr. David J Malcolm is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, business law and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1982, and has been licensed for 27 years. David practices in Portland, OR.

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 14, 2022
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We hired him to address real estate issues. Turns out he has minimal experience and knowledge in this area. We ended up switching to a different lawyer.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2025
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In our experience he does not seem to understand real estate law, nitpicks boiler plate docs possibly as a mix between not understanding them and running the clock (for example, his "suggested edits" are "insert # of days in blank" where, if left blank, the following parenthetical dictates the # of days would automatically be what he has suggested as an "edit". He charged us $300 to suggest that), claims he sent docs he did not which cost us days, makes basic mistakes like mixing up or omitting clients name on his own boiler plate docs, answers roughly two out of four of your questions per email, charges you for every second he rambles on about irrelevant personal anecdotes, and becomes oddly cagey around innocuous subjects. All in all, he left us feeling helpless and like he ran the clock. Really, I have a lawyer for my music, I've worked with him a lot and know what it feels like when someone is in your corner because they have your back not because they're rea

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Taxation
  • Business Law
  • Real Estate
  • Other 3
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    • Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance
    • Trademark Application

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Financ. Advis.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, Oregon
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Willamette University
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University, Sacramento
    Class of 1982
    B.A.

    University of West Florida
    Class of 1992
    M.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    Sacramento, California, October 16, 1960

Mr. David J Malcolm

Financ. Advis.
1.3
2 reviews

1511 SW Skyline BlvdPortland, OR 97221-2502U.S.A.

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