Atty. Calvin Lawrence Keith

Atty. Calvin Lawrence Keith

Calvin Lawrence Keith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, employment counseling & preventive law/training, employment litigation and 8 other areas of law. Calvin received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Portland Portland 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Calvin Lawrence Keith at a glance

Calvin Lawrence Keith is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1978) and University of Arizona (B.S. Biology, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Calvin Lawrence Keith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, employment counseling & preventive law/training, employment litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Calvin received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Calvin practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Calvin Lawrence Keith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Calvin Lawrence Keith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Calvin Lawrence Keith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Calvin Lawrence Keith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Oregon →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Calvin Lawrence Keith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Calvin Lawrence Keith is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Calvin Lawrence Keith

Where is Calvin Lawrence Keith's law office located?
Calvin Lawrence Keith's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Calvin Lawrence Keith handle?
Calvin Lawrence Keith focuses on employment, ip, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Calvin Lawrence Keith practiced law?
Calvin Lawrence Keith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Calvin Lawrence Keith go to law school?
Calvin Lawrence Keith earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S. Biology, 1975).
How can I contact Calvin Lawrence Keith for a consultation?
You can contact Calvin Lawrence Keith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Calvin Lawrence Keith received?
Calvin Lawrence Keith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1978
B.S. Biology
University of Arizona
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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