Atty. James M Brown

Atty. James M Brown

Mr. James M Brown is a lawyer practicing trials and appeals, business litigation, employment and 6 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About James M Brown at a glance

James M Brown is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at James M. Brown. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1967), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1967) and Willamette University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Local Professional Responsibility Committee, 1996-1997, 2000 Board of Governors, 2000-2003, Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James M Brown is a lawyer practicing trials and appeals, business litigation, employment and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at James M. Brown in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James M Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M Brown 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 Brown 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 M Brown is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

James M Brown is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James M Brown is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Oregon →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James M Brown is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 M Brown

Where is James M Brown's law office located?
James M Brown's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is James M. Brown. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Brown handle?
James M Brown focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James M Brown practiced law?
James M Brown has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James M Brown go to law school?
James M Brown earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James M Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James M Brown received?
James M Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1967
B.A.
Willamette University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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