Atty. Benjamin R Scissors
Mr. Benjamin R Scissors is a lawyer practicing defense of clients facing criminal charges and potential criminal charges, financial crimes (theft, embezzlement, fraud, white collar crimes), domestic violence crimes (assault, menacing, harassment) and 9 other areas of law.
Defense of clients facing criminal charges and potential criminal charges & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 6+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin R Scissors at a Glance
Benjamin R Scissors is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Mark C. Cogan, P.C.. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and expungement. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2020). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 2020) and University of Colorado at Boulder B.A. (—). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin R Scissors
- Mr. Benjamin R Scissors is a lawyer practicing defense of clients facing criminal charges and potential criminal charges, financial crimes (theft, embezzlement, fraud, white collar crimes), domestic violence crimes (assault, menacing, harassment) and 9 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and has been licensed for 6 years
- Benjamin practices at Mark C. Cogan, P.C. in Portland, OR
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Benjamin R Scissors's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin R Scissors handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Family Law in Portland
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Business & Corporate Law in Portland
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Expungement & Sealing in Portland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Benjamin R Scissors
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin R Scissors's practice in the field of family law, business, and expungement.
6+ Years of Legal Practice
With 6 years in the profession, Benjamin R Scissors has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and expungement, Benjamin R Scissors can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Benjamin R Scissors attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Benjamin R Scissors Handles in Portland
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