Atty. David William Silke

Atty. David William Silke

David William Silke is a lawyer practicing construction & development, insurance, employment law and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Portland Portland 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Silke at a glance

David William Silke is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1991), and Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1994). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of King County and Washington State Bar Associations Oregon State Bar Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David William Silke is a lawyer practicing construction & development, insurance, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Portland, OR and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David William Silke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Silke 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.

David William Silke 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 David William Silke

Where is David William Silke's law office located?
David William Silke's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Silke handle?
David William Silke focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has David William Silke practiced law?
David William Silke has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David William Silke go to law school?
David William Silke earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David William Silke for a consultation?
You can contact David William Silke 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 David William Silke received?
David William Silke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University College of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1991
Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1994

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