20 Best Portland Employment Lawyers

For over 15 years, Baker Law has been handling employment law claims for employees in Portland and its surrounding communities. Attorney Aaron W. Baker focuses his practice on representing employees dealing with hostile work environments or wrongful termination due to discrimination, harassment, or wage and overtime issues, including misclassification as independent contractors. Attorney Baker reviews employment contracts, severance packages, noncompete, and non-solicit agreements for clients before its signature. Attorney Baker is also a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Bassinger & Harvey Attorneys at Law is a law firm located in Sherwood and serving the Portland area. The firm handles employment law issues including wage disputes, discrimination and harassment claims, and unemployment appeals. It also works on pre-and post-employment issues, including drug testing, fitness assessment, disciplinary advice, and employment policies and procedures. Randy J. Harvey is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce.

Buchanan, Angeli, Altschul, & Sullivan LLP is an employment law firm in Portland that represents employers and employees involved in disputes arising from employment. It offers litigation services and counseling to businesses regarding labor law compliance and negotiates employment contracts and separation agreements. The firm also offers mediation and arbitration services to settle matters before they reach the courtroom as well as handles internal employment-related tasks such as investigations, policy and handbook drafting, and compliance training.

Chenoweth Law Group is located in Portland and has been serving the Pacific Northwest area for over 60 years. The firm represents employers in employment law matters involving litigation, contracts, and dispute resolutions. Attorneys from the firm have mediation experience to try and reach a resolution outside of the courtroom. Chenoweth Law Group also assists clients in drawing up employment contracts, employment agreements, and noncompete agreements that are tailored to each business's unique needs.

Gordon L. Osaka PC practices employment law in the Portland area. He and his team of paralegals assist employers and business owners in legal matters pertaining to employment and labor laws. The three main areas of practice for this firm are labor law, employer's defense, and employer internal defense and controls. Specific services provided include labor union grievances, lawsuits, employment contracts, nondisclosure agreements, discrimination and harassment allegations, and time and wage claims.

Harris Bricken is a law firm based in Portland, with additional offices located around the country. The firm focuses on employment and corporate law on an international and local level. Attorneys from the firm provide counsel on the development of hiring practices and employee benefit packages. The firm also offers domestic and international litigation and counsel services for cases involving discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and the enforcement of noncompetition agreements.

Meyer Stephenson Employment Law serves clients in Portland and throughout its surrounding area. The firm also serves clients in several other cities in the state, including Salem and Eugene. Its attorneys are experienced in handling cases such as discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. Partner Christina Stephenson has been named a top attorney by Avvo and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. She is a member of the Professionalism and Education Committee of the Multnomah Bar Association.

Motschenbacher & Blattner LLP helps employers and employees navigate complicated legal cases. It serves clients in Portland and throughout its surrounding areas, handling documentation issues such as proper termination procedures, workplace injuries, and policies and procedures. It also represents parties in complicated matters, including discrimination and harassment claims. Motschenbacher & Blattner LLP's attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers and attorney Anthony J. Motschenbacher received an AV-Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Ryan S. Gibson Law LLC helps companies in the greater Portland area with workplace investigations and representation in litigation. The firm represents employers who are facing claims of enforcement of non-competition agreements, all forms of harassment and discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, and business torts. Attorneys provide policy drafting services for severance agreements and employee handbooks. They also offer workplace training to advise clients on disability accommodations, hiring practices, and wage policies.

Stutheit Kalin Attorneys At Law LLC in Portland helps individual and business clients with a range of employment-related issues. The practice primarily provides employment litigation and advice, including assistance with wage and hour claims, sexual harassment claims, discrimination claims, and final paycheck claims. It also takes on discrimination and accommodation claims for employees with disabilities and retaliation, interference, and denial claims related to FMLA and OFLA leave. Attorney Peter Stutheit has been practicing law since 2001.

The Smith Firm PC practices employment law throughout the Portland metro area and southwest Washington from its West Linn offices. Attorney David Smith has represented employees and small-to-medium-sized businesses since 1996, advocating for both types of clients in a wide range of disputes. Typical cases include employers facing discrimination lawsuits and employees wrongfully terminated. Mr. Smith also provides legal counsel to businesses in matters such as employment contracts, severance agreements, and disputes that involve litigation.