Atty. Jim Deason

Atty. Jim Deason

Mr. Jim Deason is a lawyer practicing energy law, utility law, municipal law and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Jim Deason at a glance

Jim Deason is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at James Ronald Deason Jr. Attorney at Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1995) and Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1995) and Rhodes College (B.A., 1989). Active member of Oregon State Bar State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Jim Deason is a lawyer practicing energy law, utility law, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
  • Jim received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Jim practices at James Ronald Deason Jr. Attorney at Law in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Jim Deason's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Jim Deason is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Jim Deason is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Jim Deason

Where is Jim Deason's law office located?
Jim Deason's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is James Ronald Deason Jr. Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jim Deason handle?
Jim Deason focuses on litigation, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Jim Deason practiced law?
Jim Deason has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Jim Deason go to law school?
Jim Deason earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Jim Deason for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1995
B.A.
Rhodes College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1995
Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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