Atty. Stephan Warner

Atty. Stephan Warner

Stephan Warner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Tax Law. Stephan, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024.

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Profile Summary

About Stephan Warner at a glance

Stephan Warner is a employment, business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at McKean Smith LLC. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (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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  • Stephan Warner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Tax Law
  • Stephan, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Stephan Warner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephan Warner 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.

Stephan Warner is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephan Warner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Stephan Warner is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephan Warner is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephan Warner

Where is Stephan Warner's law office located?
Stephan Warner's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is McKean Smith LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephan Warner handle?
Stephan Warner focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
Where did Stephan Warner go to law school?
Stephan Warner earned their education at (J.D.).
How can I contact Stephan Warner for a consultation?
You can contact Stephan Warner 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 Stephan Warner received?
Stephan Warner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark College
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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar

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