PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
John Sorlie practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, business and corporate matters, and real estate transactions. John regularly advises individuals and families on estate planning matters including the use of revocable trusts, wills and other estate planning techniques. He also counsels clients on estate and gift taxes, business succession, gifting, probate and trust administration. In addition, John represents small businesses and provides advice about all aspects of starting and running a business, including selecting a business entity, preparing organizational documents and providing assistance on leasing, purchasing and financing real estate, as well as the acquisition or sale of a business.
John joined Bryant Lovlien & Jarvis in 1995. He previously practiced law in Chicago at Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Oregon State Bar Business Law, Taxation and Estate Planning Sections
Member
Bethlehem Inn
Board of Directors, 2015, and member of the finance committee 2016-2019
Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club
Member Since 1999, and President in 2020
Central Oregon Estate Planning Council
Inaugural Member, 2003-Present
Economic Development for Central Oregon
Board of Directors, 2005-2011
Bend Park & Recreation Foundation
Board of Directors, 1999-2004
Cascade Cycling Classic
Board of Directors, 1999-2004; President, 2002
Leadership Bend
Class of 1998
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Oregon State Courts
Oregon Federal Courts
HONORS/AWARDS
AV Martindale – Hubbell Peer Review Rating which means he was deemed to have very high professional ethics and Preeminent legal ability by his peers
EDUCATION
Lewis and Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon. Attended 1990-1992, awarded J.D. degree 1993
Northwestern University Law School, Chicago, Illinois. Attended 1992-1993
Carleton College, B.A. Geology, 1986
PERSONAL
Outside the office, John enjoys racing his bike, backcountry skiing and blues guitar. John and his wife, Nancy, have three children.
