Atty. James B. Davidson

Atty. James B. Davidson

James B. Davidson is a lawyer practicing mediation, intellectual property, arbitration and 8 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. Davidson at a glance

James B. Davidson is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ater Wynne LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1975), Illinois (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Multnomah County, Federal and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Tort Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Utah State Bar Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, American Inns of Court, Gus J, and Solomon Chapter. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James B. Davidson is a lawyer practicing mediation, intellectual property, arbitration and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Ater Wynne LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Davidson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Davidson 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.

James B. Davidson 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.

James B. Davidson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Intellectual Property

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

James B. Davidson 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.

James B. Davidson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

James B. Davidson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 James B. Davidson

Where is James B. Davidson's law office located?
James B. Davidson's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Ater Wynne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Davidson handle?
James B. Davidson focuses on employment, business, ip, ssd, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James B. Davidson practiced law?
James B. Davidson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James B. Davidson go to law school?
James B. Davidson earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James B. Davidson for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Davidson 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 James B. Davidson received?
James B. Davidson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1975
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1975
Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisco
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Oregon
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2003
Utah
Admitted: 2008

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