Atty. Mark A. Crabtree
Mark A. Crabtree is the office managing principal and the litigation manager in the Portland, Oregon, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR
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About Mark A. Crabtree at a Glance
Mark A. Crabtree is a employment and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Crabtree
- Mark A. Crabtree is the office managing principal and the litigation manager in the Portland, Oregon, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- Mark has more than 15 years of experience practicing labor and employment law
- He litigates all types of employment law claims, including claims alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and state tort issues in federal and state courts and in arbitration
- Mark’s practice focuses on counseling and litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies in Oregon and Washington
- His experience includes representing both small and large employers in litigation ranging from sexual harassment and disability discrimination, to trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes
- In addition, Mark regularly provides compliance advice on disability and leave management practices to a variety of organizations
- During law school, Mark was a managing editor of the Oregon Law Review and received the Oregon Law Review Distinguished Service Award 2000-2001
- He served as a judicial extern to Judge Ann Aiken for the United States District Court of Oregon in 2000, and as a judicial clerk to Judge Robert A. McQuaid for the United States District Court of Nevada from 2001 to 2002
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A. Crabtree's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Crabtree handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Employment Law in Portland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark A. Crabtree is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →
Civil Litigation in Portland
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 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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Why Clients in Portland Choose Mark A. Crabtree
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 Mark A. Crabtree's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Mark A. Crabtree 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 Mark A. Crabtree attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark A. Crabtree Handles in Portland
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