Atty. Julie Parrish
Julie Parrish comes to her practice of law with the belief that the law is an equalizer amongst people, and it should be applied fairly to everyone. As a former State Representative who served in the Oregon Legislature for four terms, Julie has seen and experienced firsthand how important it is that when you need a strong advocate in your corner, you have one who will prioritize your needs and work to solve the problem.
Corporate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 3+ Years Experience
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About Julie Parrish at a Glance
Julie Parrish is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2023) and Texas (2026). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 2023) and Marylhurst University (M.B.A. Southern, 2009). Active member of Oregon State Bar ABA Health Law Section Member. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Julie Parrish
- Julie Parrish comes to her practice of law with the belief that the law is an equalizer amongst people, and it should be applied fairly to everyone
- As a former State Representative who served in the Oregon Legislature for four terms, Julie has seen and experienced firsthand how important it is that when you need a strong advocate in your corner, you have one who will prioritize your needs and work to solve the problem
- Julie is also a small-business owner with 25 years’ business experience spanning the areas of food service management and food product manufacturing
- online community management
- political and public policy consulting
- and full-service media advertising, social media marketing and public relations, including crisis management and strategic business planning
- She has served business clients across industries, and political clients ranging from local board directors to statewide office holders
- Julie’s law practice is focused on the areas of health care, support for business owners in their transactions and litigation matters, government accountability and administrative law, civil rights, education issues, elections (including campaign finance and ballot measure matters), and Veterans benefits
- Additionally, Julie’s experience serving on numerous non-profit boards and associations, public commissions, task forces, and workgroups, and her experience volunteering in the community have prepared her to support people and organizations with mediation, Board management and elections, and Bylaws drafting in revisions, so that community organizations remain in compliance with their duties to members and government regulation
- After passing more than 100 pieces of legislation in the Oregon Legislature, including a ballot measure to permanently protect Veterans’ funding in our state constitution, Julie decided to go to law school so she could continue serving her community
- While continuing to run her businesses full time, she enrolled at Willamette University College of Law
- In addition to graduating with her JD, she earned a certificate in Health Law and a certificate in Law & Government
- As a student, the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section peer-reviewed and published three of Julie’s health law articles
- At graduation, Julie was awarded Willamette’s Roy Lockenour Award for Professional Responsibility
- Julie is both a seventh-generation Oregonian and the daughter of a first-generation Arab immigrant
- She is a mom to three sons, and the wife of a retired Army officer
- In her spare time, she’s a serial entrepreneur who regularly works to incubate new business concepts
- She collects BBQ grills the way other people collect shoes, and she loves to tie culinary adventures into every travel experience
- Articles • https://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/12/julie-parrish-story.html • https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/publications/aba_health_esource/2021-2022/march-2022/dec-bod/ • https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/publications/aba_health_esource/2021-2022/april-2022/eval-com/ • https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/publications/aba_health_esource/2022-2023/september-2022/legal-implications-and-budget-ramifications-if-oregon-voters-vote-yes/
Practice Areas Explained
Julie Parrish's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julie Parrish handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Portland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health Care Law in Portland
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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 venue, 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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Julie Parrish
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Julie Parrish's practice in the field of business, litigation, and health care.
3+ Years of Legal Practice
With 3 years in the profession, Julie Parrish has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oregon and Texas, Julie Parrish can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and health care, Julie Parrish can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Julie Parrish attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Julie Parrish Handles in Portland
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