EXHIBIT 23.1

(LETTERHEAD OF ZIRKLE, LONG & TRIGUEIRO, L.L.C.)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001 of our report on the consolidated financial
statements of Pacific Continental Corporation, included in the Annual Report to
Shareholders of Pacific Continental Corporation for the year ended December 31,
2001

/s/ Zirkle, Long & Trigueiro, L.L.C.

Eugene, Oregon
February 13, 2002