Atty. James J Damis

Atty. James J Damis

Mr. James J Damis is a lawyer practicing real estate, trial practice, business law and 9 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About James J Damis at a glance

James J Damis is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at James J. Damis. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1962) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1962). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (LL.B., 1961) and Harvard College (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Multnomah County Bar Association Oregon State Bar (Member, Sections on: Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning and Administration Family Law Litigation Real Estate) Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James J Damis is a lawyer practicing real estate, trial practice, business law and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • James practices at James J. Damis in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James J Damis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J Damis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

James J Damis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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Common questions about James J Damis

Where is James J Damis's law office located?
James J Damis's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is James J. Damis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J Damis handle?
James J Damis focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James J Damis practiced law?
James J Damis has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did James J Damis go to law school?
James J Damis earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (A.B., 1958).
How can I contact James J Damis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James J Damis received?
James J Damis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1961
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1962

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