Atty. James Ray Abney

Atty. James Ray Abney

Mr. James Ray Abney is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Portland Portland 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (971) 396-5715 Book Appointment

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About James Ray Abney at a glance

James Ray Abney is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kolisch Hartwell, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1997) and California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1998). Educated at Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1997) and University of California, Berkeley (Ph.D. Biophysics, 1987). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Ray Abney is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • James received a Ph.D. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Kolisch Hartwell, P.C. in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James Ray Abney's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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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Common questions about James Ray Abney

Where is James Ray Abney's law office located?
James Ray Abney's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Kolisch Hartwell, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ray Abney handle?
James Ray Abney focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Ray Abney practiced law?
James Ray Abney has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Ray Abney go to law school?
James Ray Abney earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (Ph.D. Biophysics, 1987).
How can I contact James Ray Abney for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Lewis and Clark College
- 1997
Ph.D. Biophysics
University of California, Berkeley
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1997
California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1998

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