About Us
Dustin Martinsen, Bob Butler, Cliff Looney, Louis Butler, David Butler
Our Story
Butler, Looney & Martinsen, P.C. is a firm of “Eastern Oregon Sagebrush Lawyers,” to use the term coined by our founder, Charlie Swan. The firm established its roots in 1936 when Charlie moved to Vale from the Willamette Valley. Bob Butler began practicing with Charlie in 1967. Cliff Looney joined the firm in 1970. David Butler, Bob’s oldest son, joined the firm in 1997. Dustin Martinsen joined the firm in 2014. The firm then added Louis Butler, Bob's youngest son, in 2022. We have a long history of being a strong, stable law firm with attorneys licensed in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
Who We Serve
Our office is one block from the Malheur County Courthouse in Vale. Vale and the surrounding communities of the Western Treasure Valley are located primarily in an agricultural, ranching and mining area, meaning many of our clients are your friends and neighbors working in these industries. Because of our location, a good portion of our work crosses the border into Idaho and its high volume population, meaning we represent local businesses, organizations, and many families into the 3rd and 4th generations.
What We Do
We problem solve! Our practice is varied and depends upon the needs of our clients. Much of our practice is related to agriculture, including business & estate planning and real estate work. We also have a strong practice in family law that includes divorce and child custody matters. Cliff Looney is certified in mediation. We have a dedicated litigation practice that includes business and real estate litigation as well as personal injury and wrongful death suits. We also provide guidance with probates, guardianships and conservatorships.