Atty. Stephen Paul Rickles

Atty. Stephen Paul Rickles

Stephen Paul Rickles is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, insurance, bankruptcy & debt and 14 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Portland Portland 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Paul Rickles at a glance

Stephen Paul Rickles is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at The Rickles Law Firm, PC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, personal injury, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986), and Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1991). Educated at Northwestern School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar Multnomah County and Washington State Bar Associations Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (Member, Board of Directors, 1997— President, 2002) Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Paul Rickles is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, insurance, bankruptcy & debt and 14 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Stephen practices at The Rickles Law Firm, PC in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Paul Rickles's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Termination

Stephen Paul Rickles is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Oregon →

Sexual Harassment

Stephen Paul Rickles is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Oregon →

Personal Injury

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.

Stephen Paul Rickles is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Stephen Paul Rickles is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Paul Rickles

Where is Stephen Paul Rickles's law office located?
Stephen Paul Rickles's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is The Rickles Law Firm, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Paul Rickles handle?
Stephen Paul Rickles focuses on car accidents, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, personal injury, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Stephen Paul Rickles practiced law?
Stephen Paul Rickles has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Stephen Paul Rickles go to law school?
Stephen Paul Rickles earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Stephen Paul Rickles for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Paul Rickles 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 Stephen Paul Rickles received?
Stephen Paul Rickles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1991

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