Atty. James Rehwaldt
James Rehwaldt is an attorney in Keller Rohrback’s Portland office, where their practice focuses on complex litigation and class actions that drive public impact. With a background rooted in environmental advocacy, James is committed to holding corporate actors accountable for harms to the environment, consumers, and public health.
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James Rehwaldt is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on class action and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2022). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 2022) and St. Olaf College (B.A. German, 2016). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Rehwaldt is an attorney in Keller Rohrback’s Portland office, where their practice focuses on complex litigation and class actions that drive public impact
- With a background rooted in environmental advocacy, James is committed to holding corporate actors accountable for harms to the environment, consumers, and public health
- Originally from a rural coastal town in Northern California, James’s upbringing among such pristine wilderness shaped a lifelong dedication to environmental justice
- After earning their bachelor’s degrees from St. Olaf College, they worked in grassroots environmental advocacy and public outreach for renewable energy programs
- Seeking to learn how to use more impactful tools for systemic change, James earned their J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2022
- James clerked for both the Multnomah County Circuit Court and the Oregon Supreme Court, where they gained valuable insight into the judicial process and the evolving challenges of public interest litigation
- At Keller Rohrback, James brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to complex litigation, with a focus on environmental protection, consumer rights, and health care accountability
- Outside the office, James enjoys live music, good food, and all the outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest has to offer
- They also enjoy tabletop gaming with their friends
- Articles & Presentations •Author, Using Issue Certification Against a Defendant Class to Establish Causation in Climate Change Litigation , Environmental Law Reporter (April 2022). •Author, Trojan Zebra: Unmasking Bostocks Potential to Undermine LGTBQ+ Protections, Lewis & Clark Law Review, Vol. 25.2 (2021)
- Recognitions •Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Oregon, 2025
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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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