Atty. Charles W Carnese

Atty. Charles W Carnese

Charles W Carnese is a lawyer practicing general civil and trial practice, business law, employment law and 4 other areas of law. Charles received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Portland Portland 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles W Carnese at a glance

Charles W Carnese is a Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kivel & Howard LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974), and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at University of California Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1969) and Harvard University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles W Carnese is a lawyer practicing general civil and trial practice, business law, employment law and 4 other areas of law
  • Charles received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Charles practices at Kivel & Howard LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Charles W Carnese's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles W Carnese handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Charles W Carnese is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Oregon →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Charles W Carnese is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charles W Carnese is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Law

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

Charles W Carnese is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles W Carnese is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Charles W Carnese

Where is Charles W Carnese's law office located?
Charles W Carnese's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Kivel & Howard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles W Carnese handle?
Charles W Carnese focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Charles W Carnese practiced law?
Charles W Carnese has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Charles W Carnese go to law school?
Charles W Carnese earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Charles W Carnese for a consultation?
You can contact Charles W Carnese 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 Charles W Carnese received?
Charles W Carnese's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1969
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984

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