Atty. John Michael Unfred

Atty. John Michael Unfred

John Michael Unfred is a lawyer practicing litigation, agriculture, debtor/creditor and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Salem Salem 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About John Michael Unfred at a glance

John Michael Unfred is a Member based in Salem, Oregon, practicing at J. Michael Unfred LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1990), Washington (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washi (1991). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1989) and Willamette University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chair, Ag Law Section, Marion, Multnomah County and Washington State Bar Associations Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Salem, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Unfred is a lawyer practicing litigation, agriculture, debtor/creditor and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at J. Michael Unfred LLC in Salem, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Unfred's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Michael Unfred is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Salem 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 John Michael Unfred

Where is John Michael Unfred's law office located?
John Michael Unfred's law practice is located in Salem, Oregon. The firm is J. Michael Unfred LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Unfred handle?
John Michael Unfred focuses on trusts, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John Michael Unfred practiced law?
John Michael Unfred has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Michael Unfred go to law school?
John Michael Unfred earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Michael Unfred for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Unfred 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 John Michael Unfred received?
John Michael Unfred's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1989
B.A.
Willamette University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1990
Washington
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washi
Admitted: 1991

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