Atty. Christopher H Kent

Atty. Christopher H Kent

Mr. Christopher H Kent is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, civil litigation.

Portland Portland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Christopher H Kent at a glance

Christopher H Kent is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kent Mediation & Arbitration. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on litigation and adr. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985), U.S. District Court,District of Oregon (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals,Ninth Circuit (1987), and U.S. Tax Court (1988). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1985) and Virginia Commonwealth University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar Association Washington State Bar Association Federal Bar Association American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Christopher H Kent is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, civil litigation
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Christopher practices at Kent Mediation & Arbitration in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher H Kent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher H Kent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Christopher H Kent is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Christopher H Kent

Where is Christopher H Kent's law office located?
Christopher H Kent's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Kent Mediation & Arbitration. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher H Kent handle?
Christopher H Kent focuses on litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Christopher H Kent practiced law?
Christopher H Kent has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Christopher H Kent go to law school?
Christopher H Kent earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Christopher H Kent for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher H Kent received?
Christopher H Kent's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1985
B.A.
Virginia Commonwealth University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court,District of Oregon
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals,Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Washington
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia U.S. District Court,District of Colorado U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2001

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