Wendy L. Laing

Partner

Wendy is a seasoned professional and invaluable asset to the firm. She primarily focuses on estate planning, business transactions, real estate law, and she has a robust nonprofit law practice.

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Expertise
Business Law
Estate Planning
Nonprofit Law
Real Estate Law

Education
J.D., University of Oregon School of Law
M.B.A., University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business
B.A., University of Chicago, with honors

Languages
English

Staff
Judy Brower
Shannon Mache

 

About Wendy

Wendy dedicates a significant portion of her practice to business law matters, and she deeply understands the needs of business owners, as her husband and brother-in-law own and operate a 75-year-old family company based in Eugene. Wendy helps her business clients at all stages of the continuum, from start-up to merger/acquisition. Wendy’s past experiences working in-house for a real estate developer make her particularly adept at drafting real estate sale and lease agreements as well as other commercial transactions. She is also an experienced estate planning/trust administration attorney, and she regularly creates and implements intergenerational wealth transfer and business succession plans. Wendy is also passionate about supporting our local nonprofit community and guiding them towards their best path forward, whether that’s by volunteering on a board, providing legal counsel on nonprofit tax law, or advising on corporate governance issues. Wendy also taught law students and helped to address the real-world needs of nonprofits while serving as a pro tem professor at the University of Oregon School of Law’s Nonprofit Clinic.

Wendy was born and raised in Eugene and has lived most of her life in this community, except for her time spent at University of Chicago and working in the real estate industry after college. Wendy’s four wonderful children keep her quite busy outside of the office. On weekends, you can find her playing tennis, boating, reading, and trying her hand at golf. She is also an active volunteer in the community, serving a number of organizations focused on health, education, and children’s issues.

 

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Community Involvement

  • Eugene-Springfield Estate Planning Council, member

  • Angel Hair Foundation, board member

  • Positive Community Kitchen, board member

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lane County, advisory board member

 

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Testimonials

 
Reviews

“Attorney Wendy Laing did a great job handling all my family estate planning needs. Her expertise, attention to detail, and concern for the needs of my family made all the difference in the process. She asked questions we hadn't thought of, ensuring all our concerns were taken care of. Wendy's Legal Assistant Judy Brower was also very thorough & timely in her communication. I'd recommend Wendy to anyone seeking reliable legal assistance in estate planning. Thanks Wendy!”

– Michelle W., client

“Wendy is a sharp individual. She is thoughtful in her practice and adds a personal touch to her work. Wendy is dependable, and I know she will get the job done in a timely manner.”

– Holly C., client

“Wendy truly helped my nonprofit organization when we were in a pinch. She drafted new bylaws and helped us purchase a commercial property to house our new facility.”

– Meghan S., client

“Wendy is incredible. I feel fortunate to have found her. She is calm, kind, and incredibly good at what she does.”

– Robert G., client