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What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?. I work WITH my client, and the more they know the more they can assist in their cases.. Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?. I often work with clients who are capable of and do prepare their own documents. I prefer, in. many cases, to assist the client in making the initial presentation and/or demand.. Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?. An important part of my work with many clients is the development of a strategic plan in which. we sketch out what role is better suited for the client on his or her own, and what is better. suited for my direct intervention.. Why did you decide to be a lawyer?. I considered the legal profession the best way to make a difference in the day to day lives of. ordinary people.. What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?. I grew up in a working class small town, the son of a union mill worker with a 6th grade. education. I was able to pay my way through college and law school by the GI bill and part. and full-time jobs. With 28 years of experience representing individuals and companies in. employment related matters, I understand and appreciate the intricacies and interests of the. opposing parties in an employment dispute.. Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?. As I grew up in a working class town of working class parents, I knew about and identified with. working men and women. The practice of employment law gave me the opportunity to. advocate on behalf of the worker and to encourage employers to comply with the law. protecting employees.. What do you like best about your career?. I enjoy working with individuals rather than impersonal corporations. I enjoy the strategic. challenge of developing a plan to maximize a client's potential recovery for the violation of his or her rights.. Tell us about your law firm.. The firm is committed to providing the best employment law representation possible. All four. lawyers work exclusively (with very minor exceptions) in employment law representing. individuals with claims against employers or with and on behalf of individuals in strategic. planning regarding their employment relationships. With a combined experience exceeding 60 years, our four lawyers provide an unparalleled expertise in employment counseling and. employment claims litigation.. What are your strengths and style?. I listen to my clients and provide collaborative guidance and support. I attempt to discern each. client's goals and work toward achieving those goals. I am accessible and attempt to be. available to respond in a timely manner.. I am a professional, and I am good at what I do. I will not take unreasonable or unfounded. positions. I am tough with opposing counsel, but extend professional courtesies when. appropriate. I have been described as a bulldog; I pursue every angle and every fair. advantage on behalf of my clients.. Personal Interests.. I enjoy history, progressive politics, and children's issues.

Tim Bernasek is the Chair of  Dunn Carney’s Agriculture and Natural Resources team and the Governmental Affairs team.  He is also a member of the Employment and Real Estate/Land Use teams.  His practice focuses on a variety of legal matters including real estate, agriculture and natural resources, employment, water law, and business law.  Tim enjoys working with his clients to solve their problems whether it involves employment issues, dealing with state or federal agencies, land use, trespassing or contracts. He also works with non-profits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist them with a variety of legal issues.. Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Tim was the General Counsel for the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation. His job duties included managing corporate and contractual legal affairs for the Farm Bureau. He also developed legislative strategy with the Governmental Affairs Department and served as the Administrator for the Oregon Agricultural Legal Foundation. He recently taught an Agricultural Law undergraduate class at Oregon State University.. Tim serves as Chair of the Western Resources Legal Center Board, is a past President of the Dorchester Board and is a member of several Oregon State Bar committees.  He is past Chair of the Oregon State Bar Agricultural Law Section.  Tim was a partner in the law firm of Hobson & Bernasek, LLP before joining the Farm Bureau.

THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. For more than thirtysix years, Portland Attorney Scott T. Cliff, has focused his practice on all aspects of employment law, representing both employers and employees and earning a reputation among clients, colleagues and even opponents for his well-balanced, cost-effective approach to resolving conflicts. He offers services covering the spectrum of appropriate conflict resolution strategies, including counseling, litigation, arbitration and mediation.  His practice model is simple: Keep overhead and fees low and help clients by either doing what he does best or by finding them a lawyer who better meets their needs.. Scott has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 and 2020-2024 lists of Oregon Super Lawyers ® for Employment Law and the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition® of the nation's top attorneys in the business practice areas of Employment & Labor.. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ "AV" (Labor & Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Business Law)*  Martindale-Hubbell® has also recognized Scott as a "Client Champion - Platinum," a distinction held by fewer than 1% of all lawyers, based on client satisfaction.. * "AV Preeminent® (4.) - AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.". Call today to learn how Scott can help!

The Law Offices of Judy Snyder is an established, well-respected civil litigation firm. Our attorneys have more than fifty-five years of combined experience resolving claims in state and federal court. We represent clients in Oregon. Our reputation is measured in part through the repeat business and referrals we receive from satisfied clients, as well as by referrals from other attorneys, including those who have represented opposing parties.

Tenacious. Smart. Compassionate. A Harvard Law School graduate, Jose Klein specializes in client-focused representation in employment law and civil rights matters in Oregon and Washington. Achieving justice and fairness for his clients is his mission. Getting there requires understanding the unique needs and concerns of the individuals and small businesses who hire him. It also requires the courage to fight for what is right.. Prior to co-founding Klein Munsinger, Jose gained skills and insights as a litigator and labor negotiator at top local and national employment and labor law firms. He spent nearly a decade developing inside knowledge about how employers and employers’ attorneys approach workplace disputes. Now running his own shop, Jose applies those insights to vindicate the rights of victims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation at work. Jose represents victims of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other protected classifications. He litigates wage and hour claims, violations of protected leave laws, and breach of contract cases.

Tamsen Leachman is a Partner with Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national firm specializing in Employment and Labor Law.  For nearly 20 years, she has devoted her practice to assisting employers in all areas of employment and labor law.  Tamsen represents employers in a wide variety of lawsuits, including enforcement of non-competition agreements, and claims alleging workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA and OFLA discrimination and retaliation, and wage and hour violations.  Tamsen regularly provides advice and counsel to employers regarding the myriad of laws governing the employment relationship, with an emphasis on prevention through compliance.  She is a frequent presenter and trainer for human resource professionals, executives, and in-house counsel.  Tamsen has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America and is a Fellow in the Litigation Council of America. Tamsen is also a Board Member for the Portland Human Resources Management Association.. When not at work, Tamsen enjoys spending time with family and friends, intuitive cooking, hiking and running.  This spring she will again participate in Pro-Am Bass Fishing.

Since graduating from Harvard Law School, Jim W. Vogele has been an active member of the Montana State Bar (1988), the California State Bar (1991), the Oregon State Bar (2011), and the Washington State Bar (2021).  During law school, he was a summer law clerk for the Alaska Supreme Court.  He received his B.A. with Honors in English Literature from Montana State University.. Jim has published articles, reviews, and chapters on employment law and other topics.   He has lectured on employment law at numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars, and has given presentations on legal history and practice to law students and college students.  He has served as a volunteer attorney for the Montana Legal Services Association and for the Legal Aid Society of California Worker's Rights Clinic in San Francisco.. Jim grew up on a ranch in eastern Montana; he has substantial blue-collar work experience, including jobs as a house painter, a ranch hand, a landscaper, a roughneck in the Williston Basin oil fields, and as a seismographer in the mountains of Wyoming.  He has also worked as a bartender, an LSAT preparation instructor, and as a tutor to Crow Indian students at Montana State University.. Jim enjoys biking, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, reading and writing.. Jim W. Vogele has served as second chair trial counsel in state and federal court trials in class actions leading to the recovery of over $200 million in overtime wages and other damages for several thousand employees.  He is equally proud of having successfully litigated many smaller but equally important discrimination, harassment, and civil rights cases.

Pawel Binczyk is a proven litigator, advisor, and crisis response professional active throughout New England. Pawel has tried dozens of jury cases and takes pride in representing the businesses and organizations that keep our country working. Although specializing in complex labor, employment, and discrimination matters, Pawel has a breadth of experience in cases large and small, including complex property and transportation claims. Pawel has secured everything from murder convictions to defense verdicts and dismissals on behalf of both individual and organizational clients.. Based out of Portland, Maine with the Bennett Law Firm, Pawel works closely with employers defending wage and hour class actions, discrimination claims before human rights and equal opportunity commissions, union grievances, and unfair labor practice charges, among other matters. He also specializes in alcohol compliance throughout Northern New England, focused on helping alcohol manufacturers, retailers, and distributors navigate the tangled web of multi-jurisdictional alcohol statutes and regulations.. In addition to his civilian law practice, Pawel has spent over a decade in uniform, first in the active-duty Army and presently in the Army National Guard, where he continues to serve as the uniformed general counsel for an organization of over 1000 soldiers. Pawel also serves as a director and executive committee member of Boots2Roots, a non-profit organization connecting Maine businesses with skilled military personnel looking to transition off of active duty.

My practice is divided between the representation of government contractors and the representation of employers in labor and employment matters.. [a] Representation of government contractors - As a condition of contracting with the government, companies are subject to a variety of legal obligations.  In particular, federal contractors and subcontractors are subject to regulations enforced by the OFCCP (the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).  The OFCCP has responsibility for enforcing the non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations that apply to federal contractors and subcontractors.  My practice in this specialized are includes:. [b] Representation of employers in labor and employment matters - As labor and employment counsel, I both advise employers on employment law matters and defend employers in employment litigation.  My advice work covers the full field of employment law issues, including but not limited to:. My litigation defense work has resulted in numerous summary judgment and appellate victories.

My practice focuses on consumer protection, employment law, and advocacy in education.

My passion is representing employees in employment disputes. Whether you were discriminated against by your employer, not given proper pay, or retaliated against, I aim to help as best I can. The legal system is inherently biased toward employers. Employees do have statutory rights in Oregon and Washington and are protected from various employment behaviors. I love to help people navigate these issues. Navigating a potential resolution may be to help someone assert their rights for reasonable accommodations, to file a lawsuit, or to negotiate a severance with an employer. Regardless of the issue, I hope to help. Consultations up to 30 minutes are free. Please call, text, or email to set up a consultation.. About me: I am a New Orleans native and moved to Portland in 2013 to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney. I graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2016. I work as an attorney at my firm, Stallings Advocacy, LLC, in the St. Johns area of Portland. I am licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington.. I spend most of my free time with my husband and our family of several pets. I love crafting, reading, and volunteering for animal welfare organiztations.

Michael Porter is a partner in the employment law and labor relations and education law practice teams at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. Since 2000, Mike has worked with public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, providing strategic advice and counsel to reduce the risk of employment claims and representing employers in court and in front of administrative bodies. Mike's work includes defense of wage-and-hour class actions; trials centering on employment discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims; and litigation of constitutional claims asserted against public entities such as those involving the First Amendment, including speech and religious-freedom cases, and procedural and substantive due process and other constitutional claims. Mike represents employers dealing with traditional labor issues, ranging from negotiating with unions, arbitrating grievances, and representing employers in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act and the Oregon Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Mike’s practice also focuses on serving public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions on issues involving employment, including tenure issues, student rights and discipline, education programs, and federal and state regulatory compliance. Through this work, Mike has tried lawsuits and has addressed issues through the Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") and other regulatory bodies, including extensive negotiations with OCR and the United States Department of Justice to obtain favorable resolution terms for institutions. This education-related work has encompassed litigation and advice and counsel under Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as well as constitutional issues such as public-forum restrictions and equal protection restrictions on consideration of race or other protected status in educational programs. Mike's practice encompasses litigation and providing practical strategies concerning a range of issues concerning civil and contractual rights of faculty, employees, students, and community members. Mike regularly undertakes speaking engagements and provides training to clients and to industry groups. Mike's presentations include employment- and education-related topics for the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys, the Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Oregon School Boards Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

Liani. has a special passion for helping employers navigate the litigation process. Throughout her legal career,. Liani. successfully resolved hundreds of cases and obtained favorable jury verdicts for the State of Oregon. She also has a diverse portfolio of employment defense experience in defending against race, gender, age, and disability discrimination claims, as well as OFLA, FMLA, and whistleblowing and retaliation claims.   Prior to joining the Bullard firm,. Liani. used her substantial experience to develop extensive training methods and materials to assist employers in proactively preventing and documenting employment actions against future litigation. She also specializes in training client personnel on managing the burdensome and expensive electronic discovery process. As a former front line manager herself, Liani has practical experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, responding to grievances, and engaging in progressive discipline. This experience helps her inherently understand the needs of her clients as employers and managers.. Liani. serves in an of counsel capacity to the firm.. Liani. brings a special expertise in representing public clients. She served as General Counsel for the Office of the Governor for four years, providing advice on a wide range of legal issues including employment, public transparency and First Amendment issues, and government ethics, as well as tribal and public safety policy matters. Prior to the Governor's office, she spent almost a decade as an Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Chief Trial Counsel at the Oregon Department of Justice Trial Division where her primary focus was employment litigation defense of public universities and other large state agencies.   Since 2008,Liani has been recognized by business publications, local, state and national bar organizations, and other groups for her commitment to the community and to Oregon's business development and growth.  In 2010, Liani was selected as a recipient of The Portland Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award that annually recognizes the 40 most accomplished, influential, and civic-minded young executives in Portland. In 2011, the Daily Journal of Commerce tagged her as its “Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year” and she was selected as one of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s “Best Lawyers Under 40.”. Outside of the law, Liani devotes significant time to issues involving women and minorities in our community. Liani served eight years as the Co-Chair of the Oregon Minority Lawyers and is former President of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association.  Liani is also dedicated towards issues affecting Korean adoptees, as she was adopted from Korea as an infant. She spent the first twelve years of her life in upstate New York before her parents retired and moved to a small town on the Oregon Coast.

Laurie enjoys practicing law and takes great pride in being responsive and dependable to her clients.  Laurie's approach to representation is results-oriented with attention to detail.

Jim was born in Chicago in 1949. He worked as a construction laborer, apprentice plumber, dishwasher, golf caddy, and parking attendant during high school and college. He graduated from Yale University in 1971 and the Lewis and Clark Law School in 1977, having served as Editor-in-Chief of the law review. He spent a year as a law clerk to the Hon. Robert C. Belloni in Federal Court before beginning private practice.. Jim has devoted his practice since 1978 to representing individuals, labor unions and non-profit public interest groups against government agencies, employers and insurance companies. He is a past chair and long-time member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers association Amicus committee. He has taught at Lewis and Clark Law School and speaks at conferences for lawyers on punitive damages, product liability, appellate practice, social security and the coordination of public and private disability benefits. Jim is a member of the Bars of the Oregon Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court. He has served on the boards of the Northwest Environmental Defense Center, Oregon Environmental Council, Portland Sustainability Commission, and Community Cycling Center.. He performs irregularly at Artichoke Music. Jim and his wife Cheryl live in Northwest Portland and ride their tandem bike to work.

I'm a legal counselor dedicated to helping Oregon's winemakers navigate business formation, employment issues, regulatory compliance, and trademark registration so they can focus their time and energy on making premium northwest wines. If you are a winemaker, run a tasting room, or want to protect your investment, please give me a call. I am currently accepting new clients.

I represent management in employment litigation and provide advice in employment matters. I have worked with government entities, businesses of all sizes, and non-profit organizations. I draft and update workplace policies and employee handbooks, provide workplace training, and advise clients on employment issues when they arise. I also represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies and in state and federal court proceedings. I am Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division, the Oregon State Bar's Young Lawyer Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, and a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Locally, I sit on the Multnomah Bar Association Board of Directors, act as its Liaison to the Judicial Screening Committee, and am a past President of its Young Lawyer Section. I also serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Theatre and NWEEO/Affirmative Action Association. I am certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute and am admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts.

I represent and advise employers in all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, family and medical leave, and unfair competition. I have litigated cases in both state and federal court, as well as in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

I focus my practice on representing employers and management in employment litigation. My involvement with a case spans the litigation process, and includes regularly advice on employment issues, including compliance with state and local laws and ordinances, advice regarding issues as they arise, representation before board and regulatory agencies, and when necessary, defending or litigating claims to resolution. Foremost in all of my work is an understanding of client needs, particularly the necessity to quickly understand the issues and risks at hand so as to arrive at an informed decision. I developed my legal acumen while attending Lewis and Clark Law School and clerking with the Oregon Department of Justice Trial Division, where I advised various State agencies regarding employment-related issues and litigation. After serving two years on the Lewis and Clark Law Review, I graduated with Honors in 2008.. In addition to my legal practice, I serve on the Executive Committee of the Oregon New Lawyers Division of the Oregon State Bar, and was recently honored with a Member Services Award for my work helping newer lawyers with the transition from law school to practice. I was a member and president of the J.R. Campbell Inns of Court, a national organization that teaches trial attorneys new ways to improve their craft.

I focus my practice on defending employers from claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. I have experience defending Fortune 500 employers in state and federal court. I also provide guidance to large and small employers on employee handbooks, responses to employee complaints, and compliance with state and federal employment statutes and regulations.

I enjoy working with businesses, nonprofits and healthcare organizations to tackle employment-related legal issues.  Often these issues are not clear cut and involve a team approach, quite a bit of give and take with the client, and some good common sense problem-solving.  There is nothing that gives me greater satisfaction than taking a complex and contentious situation and having it work out to the satisfaction of both the employee and the employer, without the need for litigation.

I am the Portland Branch Office Lead Member for Williams Kastner. I specialize in general civil litigation with an emphasis on health care, professional, commercial, and product liability issues. I have been listed in Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law since 2007, and have been named to Super Lawyers by Law & Politics magazine since 2007.. I have been lead counsel in more than 80 trials. My trial experience includes defense of accountants in cases involving investment losses, shareholder litigation, business failures, tax planning and advice, and business and personal tax liabilities.. I have served on several committees of the Oregon State Bar, including the Local Professional Responsibility Committee, the Affirmative Action Committee, and the Client Security Fund Committee. I presently serve as disciplinary counsel for the Bar. Since 1991, I have served actively as a pro-tem circuit court judge.

I am a member of Tonkon Torp's Labor & Employment practice group. I represent companies, professionals, and executives in employment litigation and provides counseling on a broad range of employment related issues. I have substantial jury trial experience in Oregon and Washington, defending wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, and whistleblower cases. I have also defended ERISA lawsuits, been on both sides of post-termination cases with non-competition, trade secret and related claims, and have defended numerous labor disputes in arbitration.

I am an attorney and partner with Portland, Oregon-based Bodyfelt Mount LLP, where I handle cases in the areas of employment, medical and legal malpractice, products liability and general insurance defense.  I have tried more than 75 cases to juries since beginning practice in 1991. Those jury trials have ranged from minor auto accidents to multi-million-dollar professional negligence claims.. Prior to joining Bodyfelt Mount, from 1991 to 1995, I gained extensive trial experience as a staff attorney with Multnomah Defenders, Inc., as a criminal defense lawyer.. I am a member of the Multnomah County Arbitration Commission, as well as a frequent contributor and speaker for the Oregon Law Institute, Oregon State Bar, and Oregon Association of Defense Counsel on topics primarily related to trial practice. I have served on the Oregon State Bar Products Liability Executive Committee, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Young Lawyers Committee, Oregon Women Lawyers’ Queen’s Bench, MBA Legal Services to the Poor Committee, and the Executive Committee of Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.. I am on the arbitration panel for Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties. Also, I serve as a pro bono attorney for children in custody disputes in Multnomah County. I have completed mediation training through U.S.D.C. and am currently handling arbitrations and mediations throughout Oregon.

I am an associate attorney at Fisher & Phillips, LLP, a leading national employment law firm.  I represent employers throughout the Northwest in all stages of state and federal employment litigation and provide advice and counseling to employers regarding compliance with state and federal employment laws, employment policies, and employment contracts.