Atty. Stuart C. Harris
Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans. Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Attorney · Serving Portland, OR
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About Stuart C. Harris at a Glance
Stuart C. Harris is a employment attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1986) and Brigham Young University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart C. Harris
- Stuart Harris counsels clients on a wide range of employee benefits issues, including the design and administration of qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements, executive compensation programs, and health/welfare plans
- Areas of particular expertise include 401(k) plans, ESOPs, and stock option plans, as well as group health and cafeteria plans
- Stuart's work includes advice on the tax and ERISA implications (including COBRA rules) of all types of employee benefit programs
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Stuart C. Harris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart C. Harris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Employment Law in Portland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Stuart C. Harris
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stuart C. Harris's practice in the field of employment.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar Association, Stuart C. Harris can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Stuart C. Harris's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Stuart C. Harris attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stuart C. Harris Handles in Portland
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