Atty. Kara Backus

Atty. Kara Backus

Ms. Kara Backus is a lawyer practicing business, education, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (971) 319-2169 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kara Backus at a glance

Kara Backus is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Bullard Law. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, and education. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and Oregon (2011). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2008) and Amherst College (B.A. English, 1996). Active member of Oregon State Bar Multnomah Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kara Backus is a lawyer practicing business, education, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law
  • Kara received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Kara practices at Bullard Law in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Kara Backus's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kara Backus is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kara Backus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Kara Backus is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Kara Backus

Where is Kara Backus's law office located?
Kara Backus's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Bullard Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kara Backus handle?
Kara Backus focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Kara Backus practiced law?
Kara Backus has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Kara Backus go to law school?
Kara Backus earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. English, 1996).
How can I contact Kara Backus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 2008
B.A. English
Amherst College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008
Oregon
Admitted: 2011

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