Atty. Stephen David Leggatt

Atty. Stephen David Leggatt

Mr. Stephen David Leggatt is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, legal malpractice defense litigation.

Portland Portland 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (971) 459-2401 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen David Leggatt at a glance

Stephen David Leggatt is a criminal defense, employment, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in California (2000), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2000), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2001), and Oregon (2003). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1999) and Brown University (A.B., 1993). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen David Leggatt is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, legal malpractice defense litigation
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Stephen practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen David Leggatt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen David Leggatt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

Stephen David Leggatt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen David Leggatt is one of 454,532 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 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 Stephen David Leggatt

Where is Stephen David Leggatt's law office located?
Stephen David Leggatt's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen David Leggatt handle?
Stephen David Leggatt focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Stephen David Leggatt practiced law?
Stephen David Leggatt has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Stephen David Leggatt go to law school?
Stephen David Leggatt earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (A.B., 1993).
How can I contact Stephen David Leggatt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1999
A.B.
Brown University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
Oregon
Admitted: 2003

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