The Tree Law Brief

Statutes, case economics, and practice notes for firms building a tree law book of business.

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the multiplier most attorneys have never billed
STATUTESFeatured

Treble damages, explained: why one cut oak can be a six-figure claim

Most states multiply proven tree-damage awards by two or three. Here's how the statutes work, where they apply, and what that arithmetic means for a contingency practice.

Sep 18, 2026 · 7 min read
$180K
what 14 oaks appraise for
CASE ECONOMICS

Anatomy of a boundary-clearing case, from survey to settlement

Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min
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ORS 105.810 and its cousins
STATUTES

A field guide to timber trespass statutes in the Pacific Northwest

Sep 4, 2026 · 3 min
48h
the evidence window after a cut
EVIDENCE

Stump counts, drone photos, and the survey: building the record early

Aug 28, 2026 · 2 min
33%
the contingency question
PRACTICE NOTES

Pricing the retainer: contingency vs. hourly in tree damage matters

Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
80yr
valuing a heritage tree
CASE ECONOMICS

How arborists appraise a tree that can't be replaced

Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min
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utility easements & overcutting
STATUTES

When the utility cuts too far: easement scope and shade-tree claims

Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min