Atty. Michael Vernon Tom

Atty. Michael Vernon Tom

Mr. Michael Vernon Tom is a lawyer practicing civil rights, disability, employment.

Portland Portland 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Michael Vernon Tom at a glance

Michael Vernon Tom is a employment, ssd, and civil rights attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1993), Washington (1994), and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1996). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1993) and University of Washington (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Vernon Tom is a lawyer practicing civil rights, disability, employment
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Vernon Tom's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Vernon Tom 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.

Michael Vernon Tom is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michael Vernon Tom is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Michael Vernon Tom is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Michael Vernon Tom

Where is Michael Vernon Tom's law office located?
Michael Vernon Tom's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Vernon Tom handle?
Michael Vernon Tom focuses on employment, ssd, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Michael Vernon Tom practiced law?
Michael Vernon Tom has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael Vernon Tom go to law school?
Michael Vernon Tom earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Michael Vernon Tom for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1993
Washington
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1996

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