Atty. James Steven Crane

Atty. James Steven Crane

James Steven Crane is a lawyer practicing business litigation, aviation law, environment and natural resources and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Portland Portland 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Steven Crane at a glance

James Steven Crane is an Attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1976), Oregon (1990), and Washington (2002). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Steven Crane is a lawyer practicing business litigation, aviation law, environment and natural resources and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James Steven Crane's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Steven Crane is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Steven Crane is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Steven Crane is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Steven Crane

Where is James Steven Crane's law office located?
James Steven Crane's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Steven Crane handle?
James Steven Crane focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Steven Crane practiced law?
James Steven Crane has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Steven Crane go to law school?
James Steven Crane earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James Steven Crane for a consultation?
You can contact James Steven Crane directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Steven Crane received?
James Steven Crane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1976
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1976
Oregon
Admitted: 1990
Washington
Admitted: 2002

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