Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C.



620 NE 5th Street
P.O. Box 480
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 472-5141
Fax: (503) 472-4713

General Civil Litigation

McMinnville, Oregon Civil Litigation Attorneys

Business Disputes • Real Estate • Municipal

The general civil litigation attorneys of Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C.provides veteran legal counsel in resolving all manner of conflicts and disputes. As Oregon’s oldest law firm and the largest full-service firm in Yamhill County, we extend a tradition of careful advice, skilled negotiation, and intrepid courtroom litigation.

Gary Rueter has practiced for 37 years, including experience as a deputy district attorney. Rob Higgins has practice for 24 years, and John McKeegan for 18 years. We represent individuals, corporations and municipal entities in McMinnville, Oregon and surrounding counties. Our highly experienced litigation team has obtained favorable results for clients in settlements, at trial, and on appeal.

Diversified and Effective Litigation: Yamhill County and Beyond
Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C. manages a wide range of general civil litigation matters:

  • Business litigation: contract disputes, trade secrets, lease agreements, partnership dissolutions
  • Real estate: land use and development issues, litigation over residential and commercial property transactions
  • Probate litigation: will contests, breach of fiduciary duty
  • Contract law: breach of contract, disputes over local government contracts
  • Family law: divorce property settlements, custody disputes, visitation rights
  • Eminent domain: representing municipal entities in legitimate redevelopment, or private property owners in fighting eminent domain abuse
  • Construction litigation: contractor disputes over payment, completion of work, workmanship, damage
  • Tax Litigation
  • Agricultural law
  • Appeals: With numerous written opinions in Oregon appellate courts, Mr. Rueter can guide your case through the court of appeals process.

With nearly 80 years of combined litigation experience, our seasoned lawyers are adept at getting to the heart of the problem and finding the appropriate strategy. We are thoughtful in our approach, thoroughly researching and preparing a case before entering negotiations. Resolving the matter in the best interests of the client is our goal. We will accept a reasonable settlement, but we fiercely protect the interests of the client and go to court when necessary.

Contact our McMinnville, Oregon general civil litigation attorneys and legal contract lawyers of Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C. to arrange your initial consultation.

The law firm of Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C. is a full-service law practice based in The McMinnville, Oregon. We offer diverse legal services to clients in Yamhill County, Marion County, Washington County, Polk County, and Lincoln County, including the communities of Newberg, Lincoln City, Salem, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Dallas, Carlton, Lafayette, Monmouth, Amity, Yamhill, Dayton, Sherwood, Silverton, Wilsonville, and Willamina.

Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C.
Oregon’s Oldest Law Firm
620 NE 5th Street (P.O. Box 480)
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 472-5141 | Fax: (503) 472-4713

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