Atty. James M Barrett

Atty. James M Barrett

Mr. James M Barrett is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment counseling.

Portland Portland 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (971) 459-2401 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M Barrett at a glance

James M Barrett is a Shareholder based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2001), Utah (2008), Washington (2009), and Wyoming (2014). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2001) and University of Washington (B.A., 1994). Active member of Multonomah County Bar Association Oregon Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M Barrett is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment counseling
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James M Barrett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M Barrett 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 M Barrett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M Barrett

Where is James M Barrett's law office located?
James M Barrett's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Barrett handle?
James M Barrett focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James M Barrett practiced law?
James M Barrett has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James M Barrett go to law school?
James M Barrett earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact James M Barrett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2001
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2001
Utah
Admitted: 2008
Washington
Admitted: 2009
Wyoming
Admitted: 2014

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