About
Founded 1898
Located in Portland, Oregon, BLACK HELTERLINE LLP boasts a century-long legacy of delivering exceptional legal support to both emerging enterprises and established entities within the Pacific Northwest. Serving businesses, individuals, governmental organizations, and nonprofits alike, our firm is dedicated to providing top-tier legal services. We focus on crafting innovative solutions tailored to align with our clients' unique timelines and business objectives while addressing their specific needs efficiently.
At Black Helterline, we pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous ethical standards throughout our practice. Our firm's size enables us to offer personalized service and consistent staffing—advantages that can be lacking at larger firms but are crucial for fostering strong client relationships at an affordable cost.
Our history dates back over 125 years; it was on June 7th in 1898 when George Black Sr., who would become a distinguished accountant and attorney in Portland's early days, embarked on his legal career following his graduation from the University of Oregon’s law program as a sole practitioner. In 1901 he founded George Black & Co., which expanded into accounting as well as insuranceand investment services. The family legacy continued when Harvey N. Black joined the firm after obtaining credentials from Yale University before being admitted to the Oregon Bar in 1916—ultimately leading to an evolution where their law practice was distinctively recognized under Harvey N .Black Law Offices.