Why Portland Business Owners Choose Corporate Valuations

Corporate Valuations, Inc. has been Portland’s premier business valuation firm since 1983. Over four decades and more than 1,000 completed appraisals, we have built a reputation for delivering objective, defensible business valuations across every major industry in the Portland metro area. Our principals hold Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credentials—the gold standard in business valuation—and our work is accepted by the IRS, Oregon courts, lenders, and financial institutions nationwide.

Portland’s economy has transformed dramatically since our founding, and we have grown alongside the city’s most dynamic industries. From the earliest days of the Silicon Forest to the current wave of sustainable technology innovation, from the craft beverage renaissance to the emergence of world-class outdoor recreation brands, Corporate Valuations has provided trusted valuation expertise to Portland’s business leaders through every cycle. Our President, Blake Runckel, ASA, CFA, has been with the firm since 2000 and is based in Oregon, where he personally manages many of our most important client relationships.

Portland Industries We Specialize In

Portland’s economy is remarkably diverse, and Corporate Valuations has deep experience valuing businesses across every major local sector.

Oregon Legal Framework for Business Valuations

Business valuations in Portland must account for Oregon’s unique legal and regulatory environment. Our appraisers maintain current expertise in Oregon business law and courtroom standards for valuation evidence.

Equitable Distribution in Oregon Divorce

Oregon is an equitable distribution state under ORS 107.105, meaning courts divide marital property fairly but not necessarily equally. When a business is involved in a divorce, accurate valuation is critical. The landmark case Slater v. Slater (247 P.3d 1153, 2010) established the critical distinction between personal goodwill and enterprise goodwill in Oregon—personal goodwill attributable to the owner’s individual reputation does not transfer with the business and should not inflate the marital asset value. Our appraisers are thoroughly versed in this important Oregon precedent and apply it correctly in every divorce valuation we prepare for Multnomah County and other Oregon courts.

Multnomah County Circuit Court Standards

Valuations submitted in Multnomah County Circuit Court—Oregon’s largest circuit court—must meet exacting professional standards. Our ASA-designated appraisers understand the evidentiary standards applied by Multnomah County judges and have extensive experience presenting valuation testimony. We prepare reports and expert testimony that meet or exceed court expectations for reliability and thoroughness.

Oregon Tax & Partnership Law

Oregon has unique tax considerations affecting business valuation for gift and estate planning. We work closely with tax advisors to ensure valuations optimize tax positions while remaining defensible under IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue scrutiny. For partnership and LLC matters, we apply Oregon Uniform Partnership Act (ORS Chapter 67) and LLC law (ORS Chapter 63) to support buy-sell agreement enforcement, forced buyouts, and partnership dissolutions throughout Oregon.

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