Atty. James Michael Callahan
James Michael Callahan is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Michael Callahan is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Callahan & Shears, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1978) and Washington (1984). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1977) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Callahan is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Callahan & Shears, P.C. in Portland, OR
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Michael Callahan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Michael Callahan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James Michael Callahan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oregon →
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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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