Atty. Dennis Steinman

Atty. Dennis Steinman

Phi Delta Phi. Recipient: Best Oralist and Honors Brief, First Year Moot Court Competition; Best Trial Memorandum and Notebook, Mock Trial Competition; ASCAP Nathan Burke Award, National Copyright Competition.

Portland Portland 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis Steinman at a glance

Dennis Steinman is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1998). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1995) and Temple University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal Bar Association Multnomah Bar Association Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Phi Delta Phi

Recipient

  • Best Oralist and Honors Brief, First Year Moot Court Competition
  • Best Trial Memorandum and Notebook, Mock Trial Competition
  • ASCAP Nathan Burke Award, National Copyright Competition

Author

  • "Disability Law in the Twenty-First Century," Lawyers and the ADA, 2001 Oregon State Bar Convention
  • "Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA," Fair Housing Act and Oregon Law, Lorman Education Services, 2001
  • "Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA," Fair Housing Act and State Law, Oregon Law Institute Continuing Legal Education, 2000
  • "The Undiscovered ADA," Oregon Law Institute Continuing Legal Education, 1999
  • "ADA Update: Reasonable Accommodation Beyond Physical Access," Associational Discrimination, Conflict of Laws, and Damages, 1999 Oregon State Bar Convention
  • "Sharpening Your Skills: The ADA's Application to Oregon's Regulatory and Licensing Programs," Oregon Law Institute Continuing Legal Education, 1999
  • Since 2001, Adjunct Professor, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
  • Formerly with Steinman Cooper Wiscarson LLC

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis Steinman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis Steinman 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Dennis Steinman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Oregon →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Dennis Steinman is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Dennis Steinman

Where is Dennis Steinman's law office located?
Dennis Steinman's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis Steinman handle?
Dennis Steinman focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Dennis Steinman practiced law?
Dennis Steinman has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Dennis Steinman go to law school?
Dennis Steinman earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Dennis Steinman for a consultation?
You can contact Dennis Steinman 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 Dennis Steinman received?
Dennis Steinman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
- 1995
B.A.
Temple University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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