Atty. Dayna Ellen Underhill

Atty. Dayna Ellen Underhill

Ms. Dayna Ellen Underhill is a lawyer practicing government, ethics & professional responsibility, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Dayna Ellen Underhill at a glance

Dayna Ellen Underhill is a employment, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1994), Washington (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1998). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Hartwick College (B.A. Political, 1988). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Dayna Ellen Underhill is a lawyer practicing government, ethics & professional responsibility, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Dayna received a B.A. degree from Hartwick College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Dayna practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Dayna Ellen Underhill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dayna Ellen Underhill 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.

Dayna Ellen Underhill 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.

Dayna Ellen Underhill is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

Dayna Ellen Underhill is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Dayna Ellen Underhill is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Dayna Ellen Underhill

Where is Dayna Ellen Underhill's law office located?
Dayna Ellen Underhill's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dayna Ellen Underhill handle?
Dayna Ellen Underhill focuses on employment, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Dayna Ellen Underhill practiced law?
Dayna Ellen Underhill has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Dayna Ellen Underhill go to law school?
Dayna Ellen Underhill earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. Political, 1988).
How can I contact Dayna Ellen Underhill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1992
B.A. Political
Hartwick College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1994
Washington
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 2009

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