Atty. William Bruce Aitchison

Atty. William Bruce Aitchison

William Bruce Aitchison is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment, labor law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Bruce Aitchison at a glance

William Bruce Aitchison is a employment and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1977), California (1979), Alaska (1993), and Washington (Inactive) Hawaii (2018). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1976) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar State Bar of California Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Bruce Aitchison is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment, labor law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William Bruce Aitchison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Bruce Aitchison 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.

William Bruce Aitchison 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.

William Bruce Aitchison 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 William Bruce Aitchison

Where is William Bruce Aitchison's law office located?
William Bruce Aitchison's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Bruce Aitchison handle?
William Bruce Aitchison focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William Bruce Aitchison practiced law?
William Bruce Aitchison has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Bruce Aitchison go to law school?
William Bruce Aitchison earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William Bruce Aitchison for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Bruce Aitchison received?
William Bruce Aitchison's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1976
B.A.
University of Oregon
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1977
California
Admitted: 1979
Alaska
Admitted: 1993
Washington (Inactive) Hawaii
Admitted: 2018

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