Atty. James P O'Connor

Atty. James P O'Connor

James P O'Connor is a lawyer practicing employment, family, family law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Portland Portland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James P O'Connor at a glance

James P O'Connor is a family law, employment, child support, and adr attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), Arkansas (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. George, 1981) and University of Massachusetts B.A. University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James P O'Connor is a lawyer practicing employment, family, family law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James P O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Child Support

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

James P O'Connor 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 P O'Connor

Where is James P O'Connor's law office located?
James P O'Connor's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P O'Connor handle?
James P O'Connor focuses on family law, employment, child support, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James P O'Connor practiced law?
James P O'Connor has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James P O'Connor go to law school?
James P O'Connor earned their education at (J.D. George, 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James P O'Connor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. George
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1981
B.A.
University of Massachusetts B.A. University of Massachusetts
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
Arkansas
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1986
Ohio
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
Washington
Admitted: 1994
Oregon
Admitted: 1997

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