Atty. Scott Talmage Cliff

Atty. Scott Talmage Cliff

THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES For more than thirtysix years, Portland Attorney Scott T. Cliff, has focused his practice on all...

Portland Portland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Scott Talmage Cliff at a glance

Scott Talmage Cliff is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, ssd, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1987), Washington (2005), and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circu (2005). Educated at Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1987) and University Attended Lewis and Clark College (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES For more than thirtysix years, Portland Attorney Scott T. Cliff, has focused his practice on all
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Practice Areas Explained

Scott Talmage Cliff's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

Scott Talmage Cliff is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Social Security Disability

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Civil Litigation

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Scott Talmage Cliff is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Rights

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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 Scott Talmage Cliff

Where is Scott Talmage Cliff's law office located?
Scott Talmage Cliff's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Talmage Cliff handle?
Scott Talmage Cliff focuses on contracts, employment, ssd, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Scott Talmage Cliff practiced law?
Scott Talmage Cliff has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Scott Talmage Cliff go to law school?
Scott Talmage Cliff earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Scott Talmage Cliff for a consultation?
You can contact Scott Talmage Cliff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Scott Talmage Cliff received?
Scott Talmage Cliff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College
- 1987
B.S.
University Attended Lewis and Clark College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1987
Washington
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circu
Admitted: 2005

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