Atty. Gretel M Ness

Atty. Gretel M Ness

Gretel M Ness is a lawyer practicing business immigration, immigration, citizenship and 9 other areas of law. Gretel received a degree from AlbaNew York Law School, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Portland Portland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Gretel M Ness at a glance

Gretel M Ness is a Shareholder based in Portland, Oregon. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on citizenship, employment, immigration, and work visas. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and Oregon (1998). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1993) and AlbaNew York Law School Rutgers University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Oregon Chapter Chair Elect, 2006-2008, Oregon State Bar Association Oregon Women Lawyers Society Oregon Minority Lawyers Association American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gretel M Ness is a lawyer practicing business immigration, immigration, citizenship and 9 other areas of law
  • Gretel received a degree from AlbaNew York Law School, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Gretel practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Gretel M Ness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gretel M Ness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Employment Law

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

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Work Visas

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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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Where is Gretel M Ness's law office located?
Gretel M Ness's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gretel M Ness handle?
Gretel M Ness focuses on citizenship, employment, immigration, work visas. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Gretel M Ness practiced law?
Gretel M Ness has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Gretel M Ness go to law school?
Gretel M Ness earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 1993
B.A.
AlbaNew York Law School Rutgers University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
Oregon
Admitted: 1998

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