Reilley D. Keating

Reilley Keating is an experienced trial attorney who represents public agencies and private clients in condemnation and other real property disputes, helping them navigate complex legal and strategic issues at every stage of the process.  She leverages her strong research, persuasive writing, and creative problem-solving skills to advance clients’ objectives and achieve effective, efficient resolutions, whether through litigation, arbitration, or negotiated settlement.

Reilley Keating’s practice focuses on condemnation and real property actions, including the acquisition of property interests for public projects, as well as related valuation disputes and inverse condemnation claims.  She also handles complex civil litigation, including commercial business and contract disputes, healthcare litigation, and consumer protection actions. Reilley has tried cases before juries, courts, administrative agencies and private arbitrators. She represents businesses, public entities, educational institutions, and individuals as plaintiffs or defendants in a variety of state and federal courts, on appeal, and in arbitration and mediation.

Reilley has held several leadership positions within the firm: she has served as Chair of the Portland Coaching and Mentoring Committee and Co-Chair of the Portland Parenting Circle, an Affinity Group within the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. In addition to being a leader and trusted mentor for other attorneys in the firm, Reilley is dedicated to community service and pro bono work.

Education

University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2005, cum laude, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Executive Notes Editor, Journal of Legislation

University of Oregon, B.S., 2001, summa cum laude, journalism and psychology; Phi Beta Kappa; “Outstanding Woman of the Year,” School of Journalism and Communication

Admissions

Oregon

Washington

Illinois

United States District Court for the District of Oregon and the Northern District of Illinois

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Condemnation and Real Property Disputes

• Representation of local mass transit district in numerous condemnation actions involving numerous projects, including in state court jury trials, relating to transportation services provided in the Portland metro area.
• Representation of four port districts in Washington in connection with the Columbia River Channel Improvement Project.
• Representation of county in condemnation actions in connection with bridge replacement project.
• Representation of railroad company in connection with condemnation and related advice work.
• Representation of numerous property owners in various Oregon and Washington condemnation actions and eminent domain-related matters.
• Provide general advice to clients in Oregon and Washington about condemnation process and strategy, including pre-litigation matters, working with right-of-way agents and other subject matter experts (including appraisers).
• Representation of owner of mobile home park; successfully defended against a motion for a temporary restraining order sought by park residents to prevent owner from selling park to a third party.

Complex Commercial Litigation and Trial Experience

• Representation of power company in wildfire litigation in jury trials involving claims for inverse condemnation, negligence, nuisance, and trespass, among other claims.
• Representation of power company in connection with wildfire-related government investigations.
• Representation of manufacturer of dietary supplement in state court trials in unlawful trade practices enforcement actions brought by Attorneys General of multiple states. Obtained complete defense verdict in one trial and prevailed on significant claims in another trial.
• Representation of owner and operator of sand and gravel mine in contested case proceeding under the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act involving jurisdictional determination by Oregon state agency.
• Representation of city in connection with a petition for judicial review filed by a third party in the Oregon Court of Appeals challenging a final order entered by an Oregon state agency approving a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; resulted in a favorable appellate court ruling.
• Representation of shareholders of ophthalmology practice in 8-week state court jury trial involving claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and business torts.
• Member of trial team that obtained complete defense verdict following jury trial in class action seeking $144 million from insurance company for alleged violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Representation of online service provider in a putative class action alleging discrimination under the Oregon Public Accommodations Act.
• Representation of port district in action alleging violations of the Oregon Public Records Law.
• Obtained favorable settlement for institution of higher education in False Claims Act case for alleged false certifications of compliance with the Higher Education Act. Representation included extensive internal investigation and motion practice.
• Representation of complex metals manufacturer in arbitration filed with the American Arbitration Association, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, for breach of representations and warranties made in a securities purchase agreement.

Healthcare Litigation

• Representation of provider of mental health services and individual providers in responding to complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings before health regulatory boards.
• Representation of two coordinated care organizations (CCOs) in defense of lawsuits filed by a mental health treatment center demanding payment for certain services rendered to the CCOs’ members.
• Representation of national network of local healthcare and human services providers that offer services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various state regulatory and administrative proceedings, including multiple contested case hearings.
• Obtained favorable settlement in suit between CCO and the Oregon Health Authority regarding actuarial soundness of capitation rates.
• Representation of provider of physical and mental health services in various litigation matters, including responding to subpoenas seeking protected health information, including drug and alcohol treatment records.
• Representation of proprietary educational institution in matter concerning certification of nursing program by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Press Releases

• Included in The Best Lawyers in America^® (Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law), 2022–present
• Listed among Rising Stars (Business Litigation, Eminent Domain), Oregon Super Lawyers^®, 2013–2015

Professional

• Oregon State Bar Association, former Executive Committee Member of Business Litigation Section; Member
• Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter, former Board of Directors; Member
• Women’s White Collar Defense Association, Member

Civic

• Jesuit High School, Board of Trustees Member, 2020-2026, former Chair and Vice Chair; Jesuit High School “Alumnus of the Year” award recipient (2026)