Farleigh Wada Witt is pleased to welcome Gustavo (Tavo) Cruz, Jr. to the firm.

Tavo's practice focuses on commercial finance, corporate finance, and general business. He has over 20 years of experience representing banks, commercial lenders, and other financial service providers in complex commercial loan transactions.
 

"We are excited to have Tavo aboard," says firm President Hal Scoggins. "His legal expertise and business acumen in commercial lending and other business transactions is a good fit for our practice."
 

In addition to his extensive experience in private practice, Tavo has worked as a business banker and an in-house attorney for one of Oregon's largest banks. As a result, he has a depth of understanding of the interplay of legal, business, and regulatory issues facing financial institutions. Tavo also handles a broad range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, commercial agreements, and public and private securities offerings.
 

Tavo is active in the community, and currently serves as a Commissioner for the Portland Development Commission and is on several non-profit boards.