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About Melia M. Shears at a glance
Melia M. Shears is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Callahan & Shears, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1986) and Washington (2007). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1985) and University of Washington (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association Oregon State Bar Multnomah County Bar Association Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Oregon Mediation Association. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Melia M. Shears is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Melia received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Melia practices at Callahan & Shears, P.C. in Portland, OR
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Melia M. Shears's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melia M. Shears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Melia M. Shears is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Melia M. Shears is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Melia M. Shears is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Melia M. Shears is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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.
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