Jesse Burgess

Associate

How I represent clients at Schwabe

With a focus on land use and real estate law, I help clients navigate complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.

I deliver tailored, effective solutions backed by deep legal knowledge, giving my clients the clarity and confidence to close deals successfully. I have significant experience in telecommunications land use matters, including new site developments, modifications of existing facilities, collocations, and easements. I also advise telecommunications clients on real estate transactional matters such as acquisitions and sale of telecommunications facilities, telecommunications mergers and acquisitions, leasing, licensing, lease buyouts, and other related documents and transactions. This includes representing wireless carriers in a wide range of proceedings across Oregon and California.

Experience

  • Represented a growing national coffee company in drafting and negotiating hundreds of retail build-to-suit and ground leases nationwide.
  • Negotiated commercial, office, and retail leases throughout California and  Oregon..
  • Represented wireless carriers in land use proceedings throughout Oregon and California.
  • Negotiated numerous leases for office space, ground space, and food carts throughout Oregon.
  • Represented a regional telecommunications company in the purchase and sale of real property in locations throughout the West Coast.
  • Represented purchasers and sellers of closely held businesses.
  • Drafted local opinion letters for real estate financing transactions.

Education

  • Willamette University, College of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude (2011)‎
  • Whitman College, Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies (2002)‎

Admissions

  • California State Courts
  • Oregon State Courts
  • Washington State Courts

Memberships

  • International Council of Shopping Centers, Member (2022-present)
  • Northwest Wireless Association (2017-present)
  • California Wireless Association (2024-present)

Additional Publications

“Implications and Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2024,” Oregon State Bar Bulletin, December 2023

Outside Interests

Outside of work, I spend as much time as possible with my family, preferably on bikes or in the kitchen.

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