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About Michael B. Merchant at a glance
Michael B. Merchant is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Black Helterline LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1988), Washington (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington (1989). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1988) and University of Washington (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Clark County, Multnomah County and Washington State Bar Associations Oregon State Bar Defense Research Institute Oregon Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael B. Merchant is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, construction and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Black Helterline LLP in Portland, OR
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Michael B. Merchant's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Merchant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael B. Merchant is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael B. Merchant is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael B. Merchant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Michael B. Merchant is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Oregon →
Michael B. Merchant is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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